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Mutual Funds

Prospectus

February 29, 2012 , as supplemented December 14, 2012

Nuveen Equity Funds

For investors seeking the potential for long-term capital appreciation.

 

         Class / Ticker Symbol
Fund Name      Class A      Class B      Class C      Class R3      Class I

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

     FFEIX      FAEBX      FFECX      FEISX      FAQIX

Nuveen Equity Index Fund

     FAEIX      FAEQX      FCEIX      FADSX      FEIIX

Nuveen International Fund

     FAIAX           FIACX      ARQIX      FAICX

Nuveen International Select Fund

     ISACX           ICCSX           ISYCX

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     FRGWX      FETBX      FAWCX      FLCYX      FIGWX

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

     FLRAX           FLYCX      FLSSX      FLRYX

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     FRSLX      FMQBX      FMECX      FMEYX      FISGX

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

     FDXAX           FDXCX      FMCYX      FIMEX

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

     FATAX           FTACX           FATCX

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

     FASEX      FAESX      FACSX      FMVSX      FSEIX

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

     FQCAX           FQCCX           FQCYX

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     FRMPX      FROBX      FMPCX      FMPYX      FIMPX

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

     FMDAX           FPXCX      ARSCX      ASETX

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

     EMGRX      ARSBX      FHMCX      ASEIX      ARSTX

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

     FSCAX           FSCVX      FSVSX      FSCCX

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund

     NTMAX           NTMCX           FGTYX

The Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

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Table of Contents

 

Section 1     Fund Summaries       
Nuveen Dividend Value Fund      2   
Nuveen Equity Index Fund      7   
Nuveen International Fund      12   
Nuveen International Select Fund      17   
Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      22   
Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund      26   
Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      30   
Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund      34   
Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund      38   
Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund      43   
Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund      47   
Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      51   
Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund      56   
Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund      60   
Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund      64   
Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund      69   
Section 2     How We Manage Your Money       
Who Manages the Funds      74   
More About Our Investment Strategies      81   
What the Risks Are      83   


Section 3     How You Can Buy and Sell Shares       
What Share Classes We Offer      88   
How to Reduce Your Sales Charge      90   
How to Buy Shares      91   
Special Services      92   
How to Sell Shares      93   
Section 4     General Information       
Dividends, Distributions and Taxes      96   
Distribution and Service Plans      97   
Net Asset Value      98   
Frequent Trading      99   
Fund Service Providers      100   
Disclaimers      101   
Section 5     Financial Highlights    102  
Section 6     Glossary of Investment Terms    118  

 

 

 

NOT FDIC OR GOVERNMENT INSURED                             MAY LOSE VALUE                              NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

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Section 1     Fund Summaries

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

(formerly Nuveen Equity Income Fund)

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the fund is long-term growth of capital and income.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in “What Share Classes We Offer” on page 88 of the fund’s prospectus, “How to Reduce Your Sales Charge” on page 90 of the prospectus and “Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares” on page S-92 of the fund’s statement of additional information.

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

       Class A      Class B      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
     5.75%         None         None         None         None   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of the lesser of purchase price or redemption proceeds)
1
     None         5.00%         1.00%         None         None   
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends      None         None         None         None         None   
Exchange Fee      None         None         None         None         None   
Annual Low Balance Account Fee (for accounts under $1,000) 2      $15         $15         $15         None         $15   

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

       Class A      Class B      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Management Fees      0.77%         0.77%         0.77%         0.77%         0.77%   
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees      0.25%         1.00%         1.00%         0.50%         0.00%   
Other Expenses      0.12%         0.12%         0.12%         0.12%         0.12%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 3      1.14%         1.89%         1.89%         1.39%         0.89%   
1 The CDSC on Class B shares declines over a six-year period from purchase. The CDSC on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.

 

2 Fee applies to the following types of accounts under $1,000 held directly with the fund: individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and accounts established pursuant to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) or Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA).

 

3 Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees and estimated other expenses.

Example

The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

    Redemption    No Redemption
      A      B      C      R3      I             A      B      C      R3      I         
1 Year   $ 685       $ 692       $ 192       $ 142       $ 91          $ 685       $ 192       $ 192       $ 142       $ 91      
3 Years   $ 916       $ 894       $ 594       $ 440       $ 284          $ 916       $ 594       $ 594       $ 440       $ 284      
5 Years   $ 1,167       $ 1,121       $ 1,021       $ 761       $ 493          $ 1,167       $ 1,021       $ 1,021       $ 761       $ 493      
10 Years   $ 1,881       $ 2,016       $ 2,212       $ 1,669       $ 1,096            $ 1,881       $ 2,016       $ 2,212       $ 1,669       $ 1,096        

 

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Portfolio Turnover

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 33% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that, in the opinion of the fund’s sub-adviser, have the ability to pay above average dividends and finance expected growth, have strong management, and are trading at attractive valuations. The fund’s sub-adviser will generally sell a security if the security is no longer expected to meet the sub-adviser’s dividend or growth expectations or if a better alternative exists in the marketplace.

The fund will attempt to maintain a dividend that will grow over time. As a result, higher-yielding equity securities will generally represent the core holdings of the fund. However, the fund also may invest in lower-yielding, higher-growth equity securities if the sub-adviser believes they will help balance the portfolio. The fund’s equity securities include common stocks, convertible preferred stocks, and corporate debt securities that are convertible into common stocks. All such equity securities will provide current income at the time of purchase.

The fund invests in convertible debt securities in pursuit of both long-term growth of capital and income. The securities’ conversion features provide long-term growth potential, while interest payments on the securities provide income. The fund may invest in convertible debt securities without regard to their ratings, and therefore may hold convertible debt securities which are rated lower than investment grade.

The fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. In addition, the fund may invest up to 25% of its assets, collectively, in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers and in dollar-denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers that are either listed on a U.S. stock exchange or represented by depositary receipts that may or may not be sponsored by a domestic bank. Up to 15% of the fund’s total assets may be invested in equity securities of emerging market issuers. A country is considered to be an “emerging market” if it is defined as such by Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc.

The fund may utilize options, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and forward foreign currency exchange contracts (“ derivatives ”). The fund may use these derivatives to manage market or business risk, enhance the fund’s return, or hedge against adverse movements in currency exchange rates.

Principal Risks

The value of your investment in this fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in this fund include:

Credit Risk —Credit risk is the risk that an issuer of a debt security may be unable or unwilling to make interest and principal payments when due and the related risk that the value of a debt security may decline because of concerns about the issuer’s ability or willingness to make such payments. In addition, parties to other financial contracts with the fund could default on their obligations.

Derivatives Risk —The use of derivatives involves additional risks and transaction costs which could leave the fund in a worse position than if it had not used these instruments. Derivatives may entail investment exposures that are greater than their cost would suggest. As a result, a small investment in derivatives could have a large impact on performance.

Equity Security Risk —Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.

High Yield Securities Risk —High yield securities generally are less liquid, have more volatile prices, and have greater credit risk than investment grade securities.

Interest Rate Risk —Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of the fund’s portfolio will decline because of rising interest rates.

 

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Non-U.S./Emerging Markets Risk —Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. These additional risks may be heightened for securities of issuers located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the fund’s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.

Fund Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the fund. The fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MF/products/performancesummary.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.

The bar chart below shows the variability of the fund’s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.

Class A Annual Total Return

 

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During the ten-year period ended December 31, 2011, the fund’s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 16.68% and –17.11%, respectively, for the quarters ended June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2008.

The table below shows the variability of the fund’s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. Previously, the fund used the Standard & Poor’s 500 ® Index and Standard & Poor’s 500 ® Dividend Only Stocks as benchmarks. Going forward, the fund’s performance will be compared to the Russell 1000 ® Value Index because it more closely reflects the fund’s investment universe. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.

Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R3 shares were designated Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses. The performance information in the table prior to July 1, 2004 is based on the performance of the Class S shares. If current fees and expenses had been in effect, performance would have been lower.

 

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           Average Annual Total Returns
for the Periods Ended December 31, 2011
 
       Inception
Date
    1 Year        5 Years      10 Years  
Class A (return before taxes)      12/18/92        (3.76 )%         0.16      3.57
Class A (return after taxes on distributions)        (4.06 )%         (0.45 )%       2.94
Class A (return after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares)        (2.04 )%         0.07      2.97
Class B (return before taxes)      8/15/94        (3.63 )%         0.42      3.41
Class C (return before taxes)      2/1/99        1.37        0.60      3.41
Class R3 (return before taxes)      9/24/01        1.96        1.08      3.98
Class I (return before taxes)      8/2/94        2.39        1.61      4.45
Russell 1000 ® Value Index
(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
       0.39        (2.64 )%       3.89
Standard & Poor’s 500 ® Index
(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
       2.11        (0.25 )%       2.92
Standard & Poor’s 500 ® Dividend
Only Stocks
(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
       1.68        (0.56 )%       2.61
Lipper Equity Income Classification Average
(reflects no deduction for taxes or certain expenses)
             3.07        0.44      4.42

Management

Investment Adviser

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

Sub-Adviser

Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

Portfolio Managers

 

Name

 

Title

 

Portfolio Manager of Fund Since

Cori B. Johnson, CFA   Senior Vice President   August 1994
Gerald C. Bren, CFA   Senior Vice President   August 1994
Derek M. Sadowsky   Vice President   February 2012

 

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Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund on any business day, which is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund either through a financial advisor or other financial intermediary or directly from the fund. Class B shares are available only through exchanges and dividend reinvestments by current Class B shareholders. The fund’s initial and subsequent investment minimums generally are as follows, although the fund may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases:

 

       Class A and Class C    Class R3    Class I
Eligibility and Minimum Initial Investment   

$3,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$2,500 for Traditional/Roth IRA accounts.

 

•$2,000 for Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.

 

•$250 for accounts opened
through fee-based programs.

 

•No minimum for retirement
plans.

  

Available only
through certain
retirement plans.

 

No minimum.

  

Available only through fee-based programs and certain retirement plans, and to other limited categories of investors as described in the prospectus.

 

$100,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$250 for clients of financial intermediaries and family offices that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000 (or that are expected to reach this level).

 

•No minimum for eligible retirement plans and certain other categories of eligible investors as described in the prospectus.

Minimum Additional Investment    $100    No minimum.    No minimum.

Tax Information

The fund’s distributions are taxable and will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase shares of the fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or financial advisor), the fund, its distributor or its investment adviser may pay the intermediary for the sale of fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the fund over another investment. Ask your financial advisor or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

 

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Nuveen Equity Index Fund

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the fund is to provide investment results that correspond to the performance of the Standard & Poor’s 500 ® Index (S&P 500 Index).

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in “What Share Classes We Offer” on page 88 of the fund’s prospectus and “Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares” on page S-92 of the fund’s statement of additional information.

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

       Class A      Class B      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
     None         None         None         None         None   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of the lesser of purchase price or redemption proceeds)
1
     None         5.00%         1.00%         None         None   
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends      None         None         None         None         None   
Exchange Fee      None         None         None         None         None   
Annual Low Balance Account Fee (for accounts under $1,000) 2      $15         $15         $15         None         $15   

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

       Class A      Class B      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Management Fees      0.28%         0.28%         0.28%         0.28%         0.28%   
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees      0.25%         1.00%         1.00%         0.50%         0.00%   
Other Expenses      0.14%         0.14%         0.14%         0.14%         0.14%   
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses      0.01%         0.01%         0.01%         0.01%         0.01%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 3      0.68%         1.43%         1.43%         0.93%         0.43%   
Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements      (0.07)%         (0.07)%         (0.07)%         (0.07)%         (0.07)%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements 4      0.61%         1.36%         1.36%         0.86%         0.36%   
1 The CDSC on Class B shares declines over a six-year period from purchase. The CDSC on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.

 

2 Fee applies to the following types of accounts under $1,000 held directly with the fund: individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and accounts established pursuant to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) or Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA).

 

3 Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees and estimated other expenses.

 

4 The fund’s investment adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse other fund expenses through February 28, 2013 so that total annual fund operating expenses, after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements and excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, do not exceed 0.62%, 1.37%, 1.37%, 0.87%, and 0.37% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R3 and Class I shares, respectively. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will not be terminated prior to that time without the approval of the fund’s board of directors.

 

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Example

The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same, and the contractual fee waivers currently in place are not renewed beyond February 28, 2013. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

     Redemption    No Redemption
       A      B      C      R3      I             A      B      C      R3      I         
1 Year    $ 62       $ 638       $ 138       $ 88       $ 37          $ 62       $ 138       $ 138       $ 88       $ 37      
3 Years    $ 211       $ 746       $ 446       $ 289       $ 131          $ 211       $ 446       $ 446       $ 289       $ 131      
5 Years    $ 372       $ 875       $ 775       $ 508       $ 234          $ 372       $ 775       $ 775       $ 508       $ 234      
10 Years    $ 840       $ 1,503       $ 1,707       $ 1,137       $ 535            $ 840       $ 1,503       $ 1,707       $ 1,137       $ 535        

Portfolio Turnover

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 2% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the fund generally invests at least 90% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks included in the S&P 500 Index. The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged market-value weighted index consisting of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, sector performance and other factors. The index tracks the performance of the large cap U.S. equity market. Reconstitution of the index occurs both on a quarterly and ongoing basis. As of December 30, 2011, market capitalizations of companies in the S&P 500 Index ranged from approximately $1.2 billion to $406.3 billion.

The fund’s sub-adviser believes that the fund’s objective can best be achieved by investing in common stocks of approximately 90% to 100% of the issues included in the S&P 500 Index, depending on the size of the fund. A computer program is used to identify which stocks should be purchased or sold in order to replicate, as closely as possible, the composition of the S&P 500 Index.

Because the fund may not always hold all of the stocks included in the S&P 500 Index, and because the fund has expenses and the index does not, the fund will not duplicate the index’s performance precisely. However, the fund’s sub-adviser believes there should be a close correlation between the fund’s performance and that of the S&P 500 Index in both rising and falling markets. The fund will attempt to achieve a correlation between the performance of its portfolio and that of the S&P 500 Index of at least 95%, without taking into account expenses of the fund. A perfect correlation would be indicated by a figure of 100%, which would be achieved if the fund’s net asset value, including the value of its dividends and capital gains distributions, increased or decreased in exact proportion to changes in the S&P 500 Index. If the fund is unable to achieve a correlation of 95% over time, the fund’s board of directors will consider alternative strategies for the fund.

The fund may invest in stock index futures contracts, options on stock indices, and options on stock index futures (“ derivatives ”) on the S&P 500 Index. The fund makes these investments to maintain the liquidity needed to meet redemption requests, to increase the level of fund assets devoted to replicating the composition of the S&P 500 Index, and to reduce transaction costs.

 

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Principal Risks

The value of your investment in this fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in this fund include:

Derivatives Risk —The use of derivatives involves additional risks and transaction costs which could leave the fund in a worse position than if it had not used these instruments. Derivatives may entail investment exposures that are greater than their cost would suggest. As a result, a small investment in derivatives could have a large impact on performance.

Equity Security Risk —Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.

Failure to Match Index Performance —The fund may not replicate the performance of the S&P 500 Index.

Fund Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the fund. The fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MF/products/performancesummary.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.

The bar chart below shows the variability of the fund’s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures.

Class A Annual Total Return

 

LOGO

During the ten-year period ended December 31, 2011, the fund’s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 15.79% and –22.00%, respectively, for the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

The table below shows the variability of the fund’s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.

Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R3 shares were designated Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses. The performance information in the table prior to July 1, 2004 is based on the performance of the Class S shares. If current fees and expenses had been in effect, performance would have been lower.

 

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           Average Annual Total Returns
for the Periods Ended December 31, 2011
 
       Inception
Date
    1 Year      5 Years        10 Years  
Class A (return before taxes)      12/14/92        1.56      (0.71 )%         2.41
Class A (return after taxes on distributions)        0.20      (1.42 )%         1.91
Class A (return after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares)        2.75      (0.63 )%         2.02
Class B (return before taxes)      8/15/94        (3.88 )%       (1.62 )%         1.64
Class C (return before taxes)      2/1/99        0.79      (1.45 )%         1.64
Class R3 (return before taxes)      9/24/01        1.30      (0.96 )%         2.22
Class I (return before taxes)      2/4/94        1.77      (0.47 )%         2.67
Standard and Poor’s 500 ® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)        2.11      (0.25 )%         2.92
Lipper S&P 500 Index Objective Classification Average
(reflects no deduction for taxes or certain expenses)
             1.52      (0.78 )%         2.38

Management

Investment Adviser

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

Sub-Adviser

Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

Portfolio Managers

 

Name

 

Title

 

Portfolio Manager of Fund Since

Walter A. French   Senior Vice President   October 1999
David A. Friar   Assistant Vice President   September 2000

 

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Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund on any business day, which is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund either through a financial advisor or other financial intermediary or directly from the fund. Class B shares are available only through exchanges and dividend reinvestments by current Class B shareholders. The fund’s initial and subsequent investment minimums generally are as follows, although the fund may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases:

 

       Class A    Class C    Class R3    Class I

Eligibility and

Minimum Initial Investment

  

Available only through fee- based programs and certain retirement plans.

 

$250 minimum for accounts opened through fee-based programs.

 

No minimum for retirement plans.

  

$3,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$2,500 for Traditional/Roth IRA accounts.

 

•$2,000 for Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.

 

•$250 for accounts opened through fee-based programs.

 

•No minimum for retirement plans.

  

Available only through certain retirement plans.

 

No minimum.

  

Available only through fee-based programs and certain retirement plans, and to other limited categories of investors as described in the prospectus.

 

$100,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$250 for clients of financial intermediaries and family offices that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000 (or that are expected to reach this level).

 

•No minimum for eligible retirement plans and certain other categories of eligible investors as described in the prospectus.

Minimum Additional Investment    $100    $100    No minimum.    No minimum.

Tax Information

The fund’s distributions are taxable and will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase shares of the fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or financial advisor), the fund, its distributor or its investment adviser may pay the intermediary for the sale of fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the fund over another investment. Ask your financial advisor or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

 

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Nuveen International Fund

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the fund is long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in “What Share Classes We Offer” on page 88 of the fund’s prospectus, “How to Reduce Your Sales Charge” on page 90 of the prospectus and “Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares” on page S-92 of the fund’s statement of additional information.

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

       Class A      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
     5.75%         None         None         None   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of the lesser of purchase price or redemption proceeds)
1
     None         1.00%         None         None   
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends      None         None         None         None   
Exchange Fee      None         None         None         None   
Annual Low Balance Account Fee (for accounts under $1,000) 2      $15         $15         None         $15   

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

       Class A      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Management Fees      1.03%         1.03%         1.03%         1.03%   
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees      0.25%         1.00%         0.50%         0.00%   
Other Expenses      0.13%         0.13%         0.13%         0.13%   
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses      0.02%         0.02%         0.02%         0.02%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 3      1.43%         2.18%         1.68%         1.18%   
1 The CDSC on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.

 

2 Fee applies to the following types of accounts under $1,000 held directly with the fund: individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and accounts established pursuant to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) or Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA).

 

3 Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees and estimated other expenses.

 

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Example

The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

     Redemption    No Redemption
       A      C      R3      I             A      C      R3      I         
1 Year    $ 712       $ 221       $ 171       $ 120          $ 712       $ 221       $ 171       $ 120      
3 Years    $ 1,001       $ 682       $ 530       $ 375          $ 1,001       $ 682       $ 530       $ 375      
5 Years    $ 1,312       $ 1,169       $ 913       $ 649          $ 1,312       $ 1,169       $ 913       $ 649      
10 Years    $ 2,190       $ 2,513       $ 1,987       $ 1,432            $ 2,190       $ 2,513       $ 1,987       $ 1,432        

Portfolio Turnover

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 72% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests primarily in equity securities of non-U.S. issuers that trade in U.S. or non-U.S. markets, depositary receipts representing shares of non-U.S. issuers, and exchange-traded funds and other investment companies (“investment companies”) that provide exposure to non-U.S. issuers. The fund considers an issuer to be non-U.S. if it is organized, domiciled, or has a principal place of business outside the United States. The fund diversifies its investments among a number of different countries throughout the world and may invest in companies of any size.

The fund employs a “multi-style, multi-manager” approach whereby one of the fund’s sub-advisers, Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (“Nuveen Asset Management”), allocates portions of the fund’s assets among the different sub-advisers (including itself) who employ distinct investment styles. The fund uses the following principal investment styles, which are intended to complement one another:

 

 

Growth Style emphasizes investments in the equity securities of companies with superior growth characteristics, including superior profitability, secular growth, sustainable competitive advantage, and strong capital structure.

 

Value Style emphasizes investments in equity securities of companies trading below intrinsic valuations with stable returns and companies trading at steep discounts to intrinsic valuations with catalysts for an improvement in returns.

When determining how to allocate the fund’s assets between sub-advisers, Nuveen Asset Management considers a variety of factors. These factors include a sub-adviser’s investment style and performance record, as well as the characteristics of the sub-adviser’s typical portfolio investments. These characteristics may include capitalization size, growth and profitability measures, valuation measures, economic sector weightings, and earnings and price volatility statistics. The allocations between the sub-advisers will vary over time according to prospective returns and risks associated with the various investment styles.

Up to 15% of the fund’s total assets may be invested in equity securities of emerging markets issuers. A country is considered to be an “emerging market” if it is defined as such by Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc.

The fund may utilize options, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and forward foreign currency exchange contracts (“ derivatives ”). The fund may use these derivatives to manage market or business risk, enhance the fund’s return, or hedge against adverse movements in currency exchange rates.

The portion of the fund’s assets managed by Nuveen Asset Management are used to facilitate cash flows to and from the other sub-advisers, meet redemption requests, and pay fund expenses. Nuveen Asset Management may also utilize these assets to increase the fund’s exposure to certain companies, industry sectors, countries, regions, or investment styles, and for such other reasons as it deems advisable. Nuveen Asset Management may invest these assets in equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. companies (up to 10% of the fund’s total assets), derivatives, investment companies and money market instruments and other short-term securities.

 

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Principal Risks

The value of your investment in this fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in this fund include:

Derivatives Risk —The use of derivatives involves additional risks and transaction costs which could leave the fund in a worse position than if it had not used these instruments. Derivatives may entail investment exposures that are greater than their cost would suggest. As a result, a small investment in derivatives could have a large impact on performance.

Equity Security Risk —Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.

Multi-Manager Risk —Each sub-adviser makes investment decisions independently and it is possible that the security selection process of the sub-advisers may not complement one another. The sub-advisers selected may underperform the market generally or other sub-advisers that could have been selected.

Non-U.S./Emerging Markets Risk —Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. These additional risks may be heightened for securities of issuers located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the fund’s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.

Other Investment Companies Risk —When the fund invests in other investment companies, you bear both your proportionate share of fund expenses and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.

Smaller Company Risk —Small-cap stocks involve substantial risk. Prices of small-cap stocks may be subject to more abrupt or erratic movements, and to wider fluctuations, than stock prices of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general. It may be difficult to sell small-cap stocks at the desired time and price. While mid-cap stocks may be slightly less volatile than small-cap stocks, they still involve similar risks.

Fund Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the fund. The fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MF/products/performancesummary.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.

The bar chart below shows the variability of the fund’s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.

Class A Annual Total Return

 

LOGO

During the ten-year period ended December 31, 2011, the fund’s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 22.24% and –20.22%, respectively, for the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

 

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The table below shows the variability of the fund’s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.

Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R3 shares were designated Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses. The performance information in the table prior to July 1, 2004 is based on the performance of the Class S shares. If current fees and expenses had been in effect, performance would have been lower.

 

           Average Annual Total Returns
for the Periods Ended
December 31, 2011
 
       Inception
Date
    1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  
Class A (return before taxes)      5/2/94        (17.50 )%       (5.53 )%       2.19
Class A (return after taxes on distributions)        (18.95 )%       (5.99 )%       2.04
Class A (return after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares)        (7.73 )%       (4.17 )%       2.32
Class C (return before taxes)      9/24/01        (13.15 )%       (5.12 )%       2.02
Class R3 (return before taxes)      4/24/94        (12.70 )%       (4.59 )%       2.54
Class I (return before taxes)      4/4/94        (12.34 )%       (4.19 )%       3.04
MSCI EAFE Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)        (11.73 )%       (4.26 )%       5.12
Lipper International Large-Cap Growth Classification Average
(reflects no deduction for taxes or certain expenses)
             (13.24 )%       (3.13 )%       4.37

 

Management

Investment Adviser

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

Sub-Advisers

Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (“ Nuveen Asset Management ”)

Altrinsic Global Advisors, LLC (“ Altrinsic ”)

Hansberger Global Investors, Inc. (“ HGI ”)

 

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Portfolio Managers

 

Name

 

Title

  

Portfolio Manager of Fund Since

Nuveen Asset Management     
Keith B. Hembre, CFA   Managing Director    November 2008
Walter A. French   Senior Vice President    November 2008
David A. Friar   Assistant Vice President    February 2010
Derek B. Bloom, CFA   Vice President    February 2010
Altrinsic     
John Hock, CFA   Chief Investment Officer    November 2008
John L. DeVita, CFA   Principal    November 2008
Rehan Chaudhri   Principal    November 2008
HGI     
Thomas R.H. Tibbles, CFA   Chief Investment Officer - Growth Team and Managing Director - Canada    November 2008
Barry A. Lockhart, CFA   Deputy Managing Director - Canada    November 2008
Trevor Graham, CFA   Senior Vice President - Research    November 2008
Patrick Tan   Senior Vice President - Research    November 2008

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund on any business day, which is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund either through a financial advisor or other financial intermediary or directly from the fund. The fund’s initial and subsequent investment minimums generally are as follows, although the fund may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases:

 

         Class A and Class C    Class R3    Class I
Eligibility and Minimum Initial Investment     

$3,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$2,500 for Traditional/Roth IRA accounts.

 

•$2,000 for Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.

 

•$250 for accounts opened through fee- based programs.

 

•No minimum for retirement plans.

  

Available only through certain retirement plans.

 

No minimum.

  

Available only through fee-based programs and certain retirement plans, and to other limited categories of investors as described in the prospectus.

 

$100,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$250 for clients of financial intermediaries and family offices that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000 (or that are expected to reach this level).

 

•No minimum for eligible retirement plans and certain other categories of eligible investors as described in the prospectus.

Minimum Additional Investment      $100    No minimum.    No minimum.

Tax Information

The fund’s distributions are taxable and will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase shares of the fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or financial advisor), the fund, its distributor or its investment adviser may pay the intermediary for the sale of fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the fund over another investment. Ask your financial advisor or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

 

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Nuveen International Select Fund

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the fund is long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in “What Share Classes We Offer” on page 88 of the fund’s prospectus, “How to Reduce Your Sales Charge” on page 90 of the prospectus and “Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares” on page S-92 of the fund’s statement of additional information.

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

       Class A      Class C      Class I  
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)      5.75%         None         None   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of the lesser of purchase price or redemption proceeds)
1
     None         1.00%         None   
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends      None         None         None   
Exchange Fee      None         None         None   
Annual Low Balance Account Fee (for accounts under $1,000) 2      $15         $15         $15   

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

       Class A      Class C      Class I  
Management Fees      1.03%         1.03%         1.03%   
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees      0.25%         1.00%         0.00%   
Other Expenses      0.15%         0.15%         0.15%   
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses      0.03%         0.03%         0.03%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 3      1.46%         2.21%         1.21%   
1 The CDSC on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.

 

2 Fee applies to the following types of accounts under $1,000 held directly with the fund: individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and accounts established pursuant to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) or Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA).

 

3 Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees and estimated other expenses.

Example

The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

       Redemption             No Redemption         
         A      C      I             A      C      I         
1 Year      $ 715       $ 224       $ 123          $ 715       $ 224       $ 123      
3 Years      $ 1,010       $ 691       $ 384          $ 1,010       $ 691       $ 384      
5 Years      $ 1,327       $ 1,185       $ 665          $ 1,327       $ 1,185       $ 665      
10 Years      $ 2,221       $ 2,544       $ 1,466            $ 2,221       $ 2,544       $ 1,466        

 

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Portfolio Turnover

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 59% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests primarily in equity securities of non-U.S. issuers that trade in U.S. or non-U.S. markets, depositary receipts representing shares of non-U.S. issuers, and exchange-traded funds and other investment companies (“investment companies”) that provide exposure to non-U.S. issuers. The fund considers an issuer to be non-U.S. if it is organized, domiciled, or has a principal place of business outside the United States. The fund diversifies its investments among a number of different countries throughout the world and may invest in companies of any size.

The fund employs a “multi-style, multi-manager” approach whereby one of the fund’s sub-advisers, Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (“Nuveen Asset Management”), allocates portions of the fund’s assets among the different sub-advisers (including itself) who employ distinct investment styles. The fund uses the following principal investment styles, which are intended to complement one another:

 

 

Growth Style emphasizes investments in equity securities of companies with superior growth characteristics, including superior profitability, secular growth, sustainable competitive advantage, and strong capital structure.

 

Value Style emphasizes investments in equity securities of companies trading below intrinsic valuations with stable returns and companies trading at steep discounts to intrinsic valuations with catalysts for an improvement in returns.

 

Emerging Markets Style emphasizes investments in equity securities of companies whose principal activities are located in emerging market countries that are believed to be undervalued based on their earnings, cash flow or asset values. A country is considered to be an “emerging market” if it is defined as such by Morgan Stanley Capital International, Inc.

When determining how to allocate the fund’s assets among sub-advisers, Nuveen Asset Management considers a variety of factors. These factors include a sub-adviser’s investment style and performance record, as well as the characteristics of the sub-adviser’s typical portfolio investments. These characteristics may include capitalization size, growth and profitability measures, valuation measures, economic sector weightings, and earnings and price volatility statistics. The allocations among the sub-advisers will vary over time according to prospective returns and risks associated with the various investment styles.

The fund may utilize options, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and forward foreign currency exchange contracts (“ derivatives ”). The fund may use these derivatives to manage market or business risk, enhance the fund’s return, or hedge against adverse movements in currency exchange rates.

The portion of the fund’s assets managed by Nuveen Asset Management are used to facilitate cash flows to and from the other sub-advisers, meet redemption requests, and pay fund expenses. Nuveen Asset Management may also utilize these assets to increase the fund’s exposure to certain companies, industry sectors, countries, regions, or investment styles, and for such other reasons as it deems advisable. Nuveen Asset Management may invest these assets in equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. companies (up to 10% of the fund’s total assets), derivatives, investment companies, and money market instruments and other short-term securities.

Principal Risks

The value of your investment in this fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in this fund include:

Derivatives Risk —The use of derivatives involves additional risks and transaction costs which could leave the fund in a worse position than if it had not used these instruments. Derivatives may entail investment exposures that are greater than their cost would suggest. As a result, a small investment in derivatives could have a large impact on performance.

 

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Equity Security Risk —Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.

Multi-Manager Risk —Each sub-adviser makes investment decisions independently and it is possible that the security selection process of the sub-advisers may not complement one another. The sub-advisers selected may underperform the market generally or other sub-advisers that could have been selected.

Non-U.S./Emerging Markets Risk —Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. These additional risks may be heightened for securities of issuers located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the fund’s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.

Other Investment Companies Risk —When the fund invests in other investment companies, you bear both your proportionate share of fund expenses and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.

Smaller Company Risk —Small-cap stocks involve substantial risk. Prices of small-cap stocks may be subject to more abrupt or erratic movements, and to wider fluctuations, than stock prices of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general. It may be difficult to sell small-cap stocks at the desired time and price. While mid-cap stocks may be slightly less volatile than small-cap stocks, they still involve similar risks.

Fund Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the fund. The fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MF/products/performancesummary.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.

The bar chart below shows the variability of the fund’s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.

Class A Annual Total Return

 

LOGO

During the five-year period ended December 31, 2011, the fund’s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 24.92% and –21.70%, respectively, for the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

The table below shows the variability of the fund’s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.

 

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Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.

 

              Average Annual Total Returns
for the Periods Ended
December 31, 2011
 
       Inception
Date
       1 Year      5 Years     Since
Inception
 
Class A (return before taxes)      12/21/06           (20.33 )%       (3.71 )%      (3.61 )% 
Class A (return after taxes on distributions)           (20.45 )%       (3.76 )%      (3.66 )% 
Class A (return after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares)           (12.64 )%       (2.95 )%      (2.87 )% 
Class C (return before taxes)      12/21/06           (16.09 )%       (3.30 )%      (3.20 )% 
Class I (return before taxes)      12/21/06           (15.28 )%       (2.33 )%      (2.23 )% 
MSCI All Country World Investable Market Index ex USA
(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
          (13.33 )%       (2.48 )%      (2.31 )% 
Lipper International Large-Cap Growth Classification Average
(reflects no deduction for taxes or certain expenses)
                (13.24 )%       (3.13 )%      (3.02 )% 

Management

Investment Adviser

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

Sub-Advisers

Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (“ Nuveen Asset Management ”)

Altrinsic Global Advisors, LLC (“ Altrinsic ”)

Hansberger Global Investors, Inc. (“ HGI ”)

Lazard Asset Management LLC (“ Lazard ”)

Portfolio Managers

 

Name

  

Title

   Portfolio Manager of Fund Since
Nuveen Asset Management      
Keith B. Hembre, CFA    Managing Director    December 2006
Walter A. French    Senior Vice President    December 2006
David A. Friar    Assistant Vice President    February 2010
Derek B. Bloom, CFA    Vice President    February 2010
Altrinsic      
John Hock, CFA    Chief Investment Officer    December 2006
John L. DeVita, CFA    Principal    December 2006
Rehan Chaudhri    Principal    December 2006
HGI      
Thomas R.H. Tibbles, CFA    Chief Investment Officer - Growth Team and Managing Director - Canada    December 2006
Barry A. Lockhart, CFA    Deputy Managing Director - Canada    December 2006
Trevor Graham, CFA    Senior Vice President -Research    December 2006
Patrick Tan    Senior Vice President -Research    December 2006
Lazard      
James M. Donald, CFA    Managing Director & Head of Emerging Markets Group    December 2006
John R. Reinsberg    Deputy Chairman & Head of International and Global Products    December 2006

 

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Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund on any business day, which is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund either through a financial advisor or other financial intermediary or directly from the fund. The fund’s initial and subsequent investment minimums generally are as follows, although the fund may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases:

 

       Class A and Class C    Class I
Eligibility and Minimum Initial Investment   

$3,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$2,500 for Traditional/Roth IRA accounts.

 

•$2,000 for Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.

 

•$250 for accounts opened through fee-based programs.

 

•No minimum for retirement plans.

  

Available only through fee-based programs and certain retirement plans, and to other limited categories of investors as described in the prospectus.

 

$100,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$250 for clients of financial intermediaries and family offices that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000 (or that are expected to reach this level).

 

•No minimum for eligible retirement plans and certain other categories of eligible investors as described in the prospectus.

Minimum Additional Investment    $100    No minimum.

Tax Information

The fund’s distributions are taxable and will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase shares of the fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or financial advisor), the fund, its distributor or its investment adviser may pay the intermediary for the sale of fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the fund over another investment. Ask your financial advisor or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

 

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Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the fund is long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in “What Share Classes We Offer” on page 88 of the fund’s prospectus, “How to Reduce Your Sales Charge” on page 90 of the prospectus and “Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares” on page S-92 of the fund’s statement of additional information.

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

       Class A      Class B      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
     5.75%         None         None         None         None   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of the lesser of purchase price or redemption proceeds)
1
     None         5.00%         1.00%         None         None   
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends      None         None         None         None         None   
Exchange Fee      None         None         None         None         None   
Annual Low Balance Account Fee (for accounts under $1,000) 2      $15         $15         $15         None         $15   

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

       Class A      Class B      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Management Fees      0.83%         0.83%         0.83%         0.83%         0.83%   
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees      0.25%         1.00%         1.00%         0.50%         0.00%   
Other Expenses      0.13%         0.13%         0.13%         0.13%         0.13%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 3      1.21%         1.96%         1.96%         1.46%         0.96%   
1 The CDSC on Class B shares declines over a six-year period from purchase. The CDSC on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.

 

2 Fee applies to the following types of accounts under $1,000 held directly with the fund: individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and accounts established pursuant to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) or Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA).

 

3 Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees and estimated other expenses.

Example

The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

    Redemption             No Redemption         
      A      B      C      R3      I             A      B      C      R3      I         
1 Year   $ 691       $ 699       $ 199       $ 149       $ 98          $ 691       $ 199       $ 199       $ 149       $ 98      
3 Years   $ 937       $ 915       $ 615       $ 462       $ 306          $ 937       $ 615       $ 615       $ 462       $ 306      
5 Years   $ 1,202       $ 1,157       $ 1,057       $ 797       $ 531          $ 1,202       $ 1,057       $ 1,057       $ 797       $ 531      
10 Years   $ 1,957       $ 2,091       $ 2,285       $ 1,746       $ 1,178            $ 1,957       $ 2,091       $ 2,285       $ 1,746       $ 1,178        

 

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Portfolio Turnover

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 88% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of large-capitalization companies, defined as companies that have market capitalizations of $5 billion or greater at the time of purchase.

In selecting stocks, the fund’s sub-adviser invests in companies that it believes exhibit the potential for superior growth based on factors such as above average growth in revenue and earnings, strong competitive position, strong management, and sound financial condition. The fund’s sub-adviser will generally sell a stock if the stock hits its price target, the company’s fundamentals or competitive position significantly deteriorate, or if a better alternative exists in the marketplace.

The fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. In addition, the fund may invest up to 25% of its assets, collectively, in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers and in dollar-denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers that are either listed on a U.S. stock exchange or represented by depositary receipts that may or may not be sponsored by a domestic bank. Up to 15% of the fund’s total assets may be invested in equity securities of emerging market issuers. A country is considered to be an “emerging market” if it is defined as such by Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc.

The fund may utilize options, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and forward foreign currency exchange contracts (“ derivatives ”). The fund may use these derivatives to manage market or business risk, enhance the fund’s return, or hedge against adverse movements in currency exchange rates.

Principal Risks

The value of your investment in this fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in this fund include:

Derivatives Risk —The use of derivatives involves additional risks and transaction costs which could leave the fund in a worse position than if it had not used these instruments. Derivatives may entail investment exposures that are greater than their cost would suggest. As a result, a small investment in derivatives could have a large impact on performance.

Equity Security Risk —Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.

Investment Focus Risk —Different types of stocks tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions. The fund emphasizes a growth style of investing and therefore seeks companies experiencing high rates of current growth; such companies may be more volatile than other types of investments. Furthermore, because the fund focuses its investments in large-cap stocks, the fund may not benefit from gains in smaller cap sectors of the market.

Non-U.S./Emerging Markets Risk —Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. These additional risks may be heightened for securities of issuers located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the fund’s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.

Fund Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the fund. The fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MF/products/performancesummary.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.

 

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The bar chart below shows the variability of the fund’s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.

Class A Annual Total Return

 

LOGO

During the ten-year period ended December 31, 2011, the fund’s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 16.55% and –21.12%, respectively, for the quarters ended September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2008.

The table below shows the variability of the fund’s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.

Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R3 shares were designated Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses. The performance information in the table prior to July 1, 2004 is based on the performance of the Class S shares. If current fees and expenses had been in effect, performance would have been lower.

 

          

Average Annual Total Returns

for the Periods Ended December 31, 201 1

 
       Inception
Date
    1 Year        5 Years        10 Years  
Class A (return before taxes)      1/9/95        (8.49 )%         1.82        2.05
Class A (return after taxes on distributions)        (9.01 )%         1.39        1.81
Class A (return after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares)        (4.85 )%         1.52        1.74
Class B (return before taxes)      3/1/99        (8.27 )%         2.09        1.89
Class C (return before taxes)      9/24/01        (3.64 )%         2.26        1.89
Class R3 (return before taxes)      11/27/00        (3.17 )%         2.77        2.46
Class I (return before taxes)      12/29/92        (2.69 )%         3.29        2.91
Russell 1000 ® Growth Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)        2.64        2.50        2.60
Lipper Large-Cap Growth Classification Average
(reflects no deduction for taxes or certain expenses)
             (1.91 )%         0.96        1.94

Management

Investment Adviser

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

Sub-Adviser

Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

 

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Portfolio Managers

 

Name

 

Title

 

Portfolio Manager of Fund Since

Harold R. Goldstein   Senior Vice President   July 2002
Scott M. Mullinix, CFA   Senior Vice President   April 2006
James A. Diedrich, CFA   Senior Vice President   February 2006

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund on any business day, which is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund either through a financial advisor or other financial intermediary or directly from the fund. Class B shares are available only through exchanges and dividend reinvestments by current Class B shareholders. The fund’s initial and subsequent investment minimums generally are as follows, although the fund may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases:

 

       Class A and Class C    Class R3        Class I
Eligibility and
Minimum Initial
Investment
  

$3,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$2,500 for Traditional/Roth IRA accounts.

 

•$2,000 for Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.

 

•$250 for accounts opened through fee-based programs.

 

•No minimum for retirement plans.

  

Available only through certain retirement plans.

 

No minimum.

  

Available only through fee-based programs and certain retirement plans, and to other limited categories of investors as described in the prospectus.

 

$100,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$250 for clients of financial intermediaries and family offices that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000 (or that are expected to reach this level).

 

•No minimum for eligible retirement plans and certain other categories of eligible investors as described in the prospectus.

Minimum Additional Investment    $100    No minimum.    No minimum.

Tax Information

The fund’s distributions are taxable and will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase shares of the fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or financial advisor), the fund, its distributor or its investment adviser may pay the intermediary for the sale of fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the fund over another investment. Ask your financial advisor or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

 

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Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the fund is capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in “What Share Classes We Offer” on page 88 of the fund’s prospectus, “How to Reduce Your Sales Charge” on page 90 of the prospectus and “Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares” on page S-92 of the fund’s statement of additional information.

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

       Class A      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
     5.75%         None         None         None   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of the lesser of purchase price or redemption proceeds)
1
     None         1.00%         None         None   
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends      None         None         None         None   
Exchange Fee      None         None         None         None   
Annual Low Balance Account Fee (for accounts under $1,000) 2      $15         $15         None         $15   

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

       Class A      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Management Fees      0.75%         0.75%         0.75%         0.75%   
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees      0.25%         1.00%         0.50%         0.00%   
Other Expenses      0.19%         0.19%         0.19%         0.19%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 3      1.19%         1.94%         1.44%         0.94%   
1 The CDSC on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.

 

2 Fee applies to the following types of accounts under $1,000 held directly with the fund: individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and accounts established pursuant to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) or Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA).

 

3 Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees and estimated other expenses.

Example

The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

    Redemption             No Redemption         
      A      C      R3      I             A      C      R3      I         
1 Year   $ 689       $ 197       $ 147       $ 96          $ 689       $ 197       $ 147       $ 96      
3 Years   $ 931       $ 609       $ 456       $ 300          $ 931       $ 609       $ 456       $ 300      
5 Years   $ 1,192       $ 1,047       $ 787       $ 520          $ 1,192       $ 1,047       $ 787       $ 520      
10 Years   $ 1,935       $ 2,264       $ 1,724       $ 1,155            $ 1,935       $ 2,264       $ 1,724       $ 1,155        

 

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Portfolio Turnover

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 139% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of large-capitalization companies, defined as companies that have market capitalizations of $5 billion or greater at the time of purchase.

The sub-adviser will select companies based on a combination of value and growth objectives, seeking companies that meet at least two of the following criteria:

 

 

Attractively valued relative to other companies in the same industry or market.

 

Strong or improving cash flows, revenue and earnings growth, or other fundamentals.

 

Strong competitive position.

 

An identifiable catalyst that could increase the value of the company’s stock over the next one or two years.

The fund’s sub-adviser will generally sell a stock if the stock hits its price target, the company’s fundamentals or competitive position significantly deteriorate, or if a better alternative exists in the marketplace.

The fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. In addition, the fund may invest up to 25% of its assets, collectively, in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers and in dollar-denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers that are either listed on a U.S. stock exchange or represented by depositary receipts that may or may not be sponsored by a domestic bank. Up to 15% of the fund’s total assets may be invested in equity securities of emerging market issuers. A country is considered to be an “emerging market” if it is defined as such by Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc.

The fund may utilize options, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and forward foreign currency exchange contracts (“ derivatives ”). The fund may use these derivatives to manage market or business risk, enhance the fund’s return, or hedge against adverse movements in currency exchange rates.

Principal Risks

The value of your investment in this fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in this fund include:

Derivatives Risk —The use of derivatives involves additional risks and transaction costs which could leave the fund in a worse position than if it had not used these instruments. Derivatives may entail investment exposures that are greater than their cost would suggest. As a result, a small investment in derivatives could have a large impact on performance.

Equity Security Risk —Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.

Non-U.S./Emerging Markets Risk —Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. These additional risks may be heightened for securities of issuers located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the fund’s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.

 

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Fund Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the fund. The fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MF/products/performancesummary.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.

The bar chart below shows the variability of the fund’s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.

Class A Annual Total Return

 

LOGO

During the eight-year period ended December 31, 2011, the fund’s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 17.42% and –23.26%, respectively, for the quarters ended September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

The table below shows the variability of the fund’s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.

Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R3 shares were designated Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses. The performance information in the table prior to July 1, 2004 is based on the performance of the Class S shares. If current fees and expenses had been in effect, performance would have been lower.

 

          

Average Annual Total Returns

for the Periods Ended December 31, 2011

 
       Inception
Date
    1 Year        5 Years        Since
Inception
 
Class A (return before taxes)      1/31/03        (13.78 )%         (3.46 )%         4.04
Class A (return after taxes on distributions)        (13.78 )%         (4.21 )%         3.33
Class A (return after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares)        (8.96 )%         (3.16 )%         3.26
Class C (return before taxes)      1/31/03        (9.15 )%         (3.06 )%         3.92
Class R3 (return before taxes)      1/31/03        (8.65 )%         (2.52 )%         4.50
Class I (return before taxes)      1/31/03        (8.27 )%         (2.04 )%         5.00
Standard & Poor’s 500 ® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)        2.11        (0.25 )%         6.54
Lipper Large-Cap Core Classification Average
(reflects no deduction for taxes or certain expenses)
             (0.67 )%         (0.87 )%         5.87

 

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Management

Investment Adviser

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

Sub-Adviser

Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

Portfolio Managers

 

Name

  

Title

     Portfolio Manager of Fund Since

David A. Chalupnik, CFA

   Managing Director      January 2003

Anthony R. Burger, CFA

   Senior Vice President      October 2004

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund on any business day, which is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund either through a financial advisor or other financial intermediary or directly from the fund. The fund’s initial and subsequent investment minimums generally are as follows, although the fund may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases:

 

       Class A and Class C    Class R3    Class I
Eligibility and Minimum Initial Investment   

$3,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$2,500 for Traditional/Roth IRA accounts.

 

•$2,000 for Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.

 

•$250 for accounts opened through fee-based programs.

 

•No minimum for retirement plans.

  

Available only through certain retirement plans.

 

No minimum.

  

Available only through fee-based programs and certain retirement plans, and to other limited categories of investors as described in the prospectus.

 

$100,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$250 for clients of financial intermediaries and family offices that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000 (or that are expected to reach this level).

 

•No minimum for eligible retirement plans and certain other categories of eligible investors as described in the prospectus.

Minimum
Additional Investment
   $100    No minimum.    No minimum.

Tax Information

The fund’s distributions are taxable and will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase shares of the fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or financial advisor), the fund, its distributor or its investment adviser may pay the intermediary for the sale of fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the fund over another investment. Ask your financial advisor or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

 

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Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the fund is capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in “What Share Classes We Offer” on page 88 of the fund’s prospectus, “How to Reduce Your Sales Charge” on page 90 of the prospectus and “Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares” on page S-92 of the fund’s statement of additional information.

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

       Class A      Class B      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
     5.75%         None         None         None         None   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of the lesser of purchase price or redemption proceeds)
1
     None         5.00%         1.00%         None         None   
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends      None         None         None         None         None   
Exchange Fee      None         None         None         None         None   
Annual Low Balance Account Fee (for accounts under $1,000) 2      $15         $15         $15         None         $15   

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

       Class A      Class B      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Management Fees      0.87%         0.87%         0.87%         0.87%         0.87%   
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees      0.25%         1.00%         1.00%         0.50%         0.00%   
Other Expenses      0.16%         0.16%         0.16%         0.16%         0.16%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 3      1.28%         2.03%         2.03%         1.53%         1.03%   
1 The CDSC on Class B shares declines over a six-year period from purchase. The CDSC on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.

 

2 Fee applies to the following types of accounts under $1,000 held directly with the fund: individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and accounts established pursuant to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) or Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA).

 

3 Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees and estimated other expenses.

Example

The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

       Redemption             No Redemption         
         A      B      C      R3      I             A      B      C      R3      I         
1 Year      $ 698       $ 706       $ 206       $ 156       $ 105          $ 698       $ 206       $ 206       $ 156       $ 105      
3 Years      $ 958       $ 937       $ 637       $ 483       $ 328          $ 958       $ 637       $ 637       $ 483       $ 328      
5 Years      $ 1,237       $ 1,193       $ 1,093       $ 834       $ 569          $ 1,237       $ 1,093       $ 1,093       $ 834       $ 569      
10 Years      $ 2,031       $ 2,166       $ 2,358       $ 1,824       $ 1,259            $ 2,031       $ 2,166       $ 2,358       $ 1,824       $ 1,259        

 

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Portfolio Turnover

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 114% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of mid-capitalization companies, defined as companies that have market capitalizations at the time of purchase within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell Midcap ® Index immediately after its most recent reconstitution prior to such purchase. It is expected that reconstitution of the index will occur each year at the end of June. Immediately after the most recent reconstitution, the range was $520 million to $17.9 billion.

In selecting stocks, the fund’s sub-adviser invests in companies that it believes exhibit the potential for superior growth based on factors such as above-average growth in revenue and earnings, strong competitive position, strong management, and sound financial condition. The fund’s sub-adviser will generally sell a stock if the stock hits its price target, the company’s fundamentals or competitive position significantly deteriorate, or if a better alternative exists in the marketplace.

Under certain market conditions, the fund may frequently invest in companies at the time of their initial public offering.

The fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. In addition, the fund may invest up to 25% of its assets, collectively, in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers and in dollar-denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers that are either listed on a U.S. stock exchange or represented by depositary receipts that may or may not be sponsored by a domestic bank. Up to 15% of the fund’s total assets may be invested in equity securities of emerging market issuers. A country is considered to be an “emerging market” if it is defined as such by Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc.

The fund may utilize options, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and forward foreign currency exchange contracts (“ derivatives ”). The fund may use these derivatives to manage market or business risk, enhance the fund’s return, or hedge against adverse movements in currency exchange rates.

Principal Risks

The value of your investment in this fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in this fund include:

Derivatives Risk —The use of derivatives involves additional risks and transaction costs which could leave the fund in a worse position than if it had not used these instruments. Derivatives may entail investment exposures that are greater than their cost would suggest. As a result, a small investment in derivatives could have a large impact on performance.

Equity Security Risk —Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.

Investment Focus Risk —Different types of stocks tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions. The fund emphasizes a growth style of investing and therefore seeks companies experiencing high rates of current growth; such companies may be more volatile than other types of investments.

Mid-Cap Stock Risk —Stocks of mid-cap companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than those of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general.

Non-U.S./Emerging Markets Risk —Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. These additional risks may be heightened for securities of issuers located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the fund’s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.

 

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Fund Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the fund. The fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MF/products/performancesummary.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.

The bar chart below shows the variability of the fund’s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.

Class A Annual Total Return

 

LOGO

During the ten-year period ended December 31, 2011, the fund’s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 18.22% and –25.45%, respectively, for the quarters ended September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2008.

The table below shows the variability of the fund’s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.

Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R3 shares were designated Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses. The performance information in the table prior to July 1, 2004 is based on the performance of the Class S shares. If current fees and expenses had been in effect, performance would have been lower.

 

              Average Annual Total Returns
for the Periods Ended December 31, 201
1
 
       Inception
Date
       1 Year        5 Years        10 Years  
Class A (return before taxes)      1/9/95           (8.53 )%         1.44        6.06
Class A (return after taxes on distributions)           (9.10 )%         0.95        5.03
Class A (return after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares)           (4.82 )%         1.19        4.98
Class B (return before taxes)      3/1/99           (8.28 )%         1.71        5.89
Class C (return before taxes)      9/24/01           (3.68 )%         1.89        5.91
Class R3 (return before taxes)      12/11/00           (3.21 )%         2.40        6.49
Class I (return before taxes)      12/28/89           (2.72 )%         2.91        6.96
Russell Midcap ® Growth Index (reflects no
    deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
          (1.65 )%         2.44        5.29
Lipper Multi-Cap Growth Classification Average
(reflects no deduction for taxes or certain expenses)
                (3.59 )%         1.27        3.25

 

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Management

Investment Adviser

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

Sub-Adviser

Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

Portfolio Managers

 

Name

  

Title

  

Portfolio Manager of Fund Since

James A. Diedrich, CFA

   Senior Vice President    February 2006

Harold R. Goldstein

   Senior Vice President    September 2005

Scott M. Mullinix, CFA

   Senior Vice President    April 2006

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund on any business day, which is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund either through a financial advisor or other financial intermediary or directly from the fund. Class B shares are available only through exchanges and dividend reinvestments by current Class B shareholders. The fund’s initial and subsequent investment minimums generally are as follows, although the fund may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases:

 

       Class A and Class C    Class R3    Class I
Eligibility and Minimum Initial Investment   

$3,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$2,500 for Traditional/Roth IRA accounts.

 

•$2,000 for Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.

 

•$250 for accounts opened through fee-based programs.

 

•No minimum for retirement plans.

  

Available only through certain retirement plans.

 

No minimum.

  

Available only through fee-based programs and certain retirement plans, and to other limited categories of investors as described in the prospectus.

 

$100,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$250 for clients of financial intermediaries and family offices that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000 (or that are expected to reach this level).

 

•No minimum for eligible retirement plans and certain other categories of eligible investors as described in the prospectus.

Minimum Additional Investment    $100    No minimum.    No minimum.

Tax Information

The fund’s distributions are taxable and will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase shares of the fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or financial advisor), the fund, its distributor or its investment adviser may pay the intermediary for the sale of fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the fund over another investment. Ask your financial advisor or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

 

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Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the fund is to provide investment results that correspond to the performance of the Standard & Poor’s MidCap 400 ® Index (S&P MidCap 400 Index).

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in “What Share Classes We Offer” on page 88 of the fund’s prospectus and “Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares” on page S-92 of the fund’s statement of additional information.

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

       Class A      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
     None         None         None         None   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of the lesser of purchase price or redemption proceeds)
1
     None         1.00%         None         None   
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends      None         None         None         None   
Exchange Fee      None         None         None         None   
Annual Low Balance Account Fee (for accounts under $1,000) 2      $15         $15         None         $15   

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

       Class A      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Management Fees      0.33%         0.33%         0.33%         0.33%   
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees      0.25%         1.00%         0.50%         0.00%   
Other Expenses      0.32%         0.32%         0.32%         0.32%   
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses      0.03%         0.03%         0.03%         0.03%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 3      0.93%         1.68%         1.18%         0.68%   
Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements      (0.17)%         (0.17)%         (0.17)%         (0.17)%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements 4      0.76%         1.51%         1.01%         0.51%   
1 The CDSC on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.

 

2 Fee applies to the following types of accounts under $1,000 held directly with the fund: individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and accounts established pursuant to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) or Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA).

 

3 Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees and estimated other expenses.

 

4 The fund’s investment adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse other fund expenses through February 28, 2013 so that total annual fund operating expenses, after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements and excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, do not exceed 0.75%, 1.50%, 1.00%, and 0.50% for Class A, Class C, Class R3 and Class I shares, respectively. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will not be terminated prior to that time without the approval of the fund’s board of directors.

Example

The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same, and the contractual fee waivers currently in place are not renewed beyond February 28, 2013. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

    Redemption             No Redemption
      A      C      R3      I             A      C      R3      I         
1 Year   $ 78       $ 154       $ 103       $ 52          $ 78       $ 154       $ 103       $ 52      
3 Years   $ 279       $ 513       $ 358       $ 200          $ 279       $ 513       $ 358       $ 200      
5 Years   $ 498       $ 897       $ 633       $ 362          $ 498       $ 897       $ 633       $ 362      
10 Years   $ 1,127       $ 1,973       $ 1,417       $ 830            $ 1,127       $ 1,973       $ 1,417       $ 830        

 

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Portfolio Turnover

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 23% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the fund generally invests at least 90% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index. This index is an unmanaged market-value weighted index consisting of 400 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, sector representation and other factors that represents the mid range sector of the U.S. stock market. Reconstitution of the index occurs both on a quarterly and ongoing basis. As of December 31, 2011, market capitalizations of companies in the S&P MidCap 400 Index ranged from approximately $490 million to $7.5 billion.

The fund’s sub-adviser believes that the fund’s objective can best be achieved by investing in common stocks of approximately 90% to 100% of the issues included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index, depending on the size of the fund. A computer program is used to identify which stocks should be purchased or sold in order to replicate, as closely as practicable, the composition of the S&P MidCap 400 Index.

Because the fund may not always hold all of the stocks included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index, and because the fund has expenses and the index does not, the fund will not duplicate the index’s performance precisely. However, the fund’s sub-adviser believes there should be a close correlation between the fund’s performance and that of the S&P MidCap 400 Index in both rising and falling markets. The fund will attempt to achieve a correlation between the performance of its portfolio and that of the S&P MidCap 400 Index of at least 95%, without taking into account expenses of the fund. A perfect correlation would be indicated by a figure of 100%, which would be achieved if the fund’s net asset value, including the value of its dividends and capital gains distributions, increased or decreased in exact proportion to changes in the S&P MidCap 400 Index. If the fund is unable to achieve a correlation of 95% over time, the fund’s board of directors will consider alternative strategies for the fund.

The fund may invest in stock index futures contracts, options on stock indices, and options on stock index futures (“ derivatives ”) on the S&P MidCap 400 Index. The fund makes these investments to maintain the liquidity needed to meet redemption requests, to increase the level of fund assets devoted to replicating the composition of the S&P MidCap 400 Index, and to reduce transaction costs.

Principal Risks

The value of your investment in this fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in this fund include:

Derivatives Risk —The use of derivatives involves additional risks and transaction costs which could leave the fund in a worse position than if it had not used these instruments. Derivatives may entail investment exposures that are greater than their cost would suggest. As a result, a small investment in derivatives could have a large impact on performance.

Equity Security Risk —Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.

Failure to Match Index Performance —The fund may not replicate the performance of the S&P MidCap 400 Index.

Mid-Cap Stock Risk —Stocks of mid-cap companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than those of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general.

 

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Fund Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the fund. The fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MF/products/performancesummary.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.

The bar chart below shows the variability of the fund’s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures.

Class A Annual Total Return

 

LOGO

During the ten-year period ended December 31, 2011, the fund’s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 19.81% and –25.52%, respectively, for the quarters ended September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

The table below shows the variability of the fund’s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.

Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R3 shares were designated Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses. The performance information in the table prior to July 1, 2004 is based on the performance of the Class S shares. If current fees and expenses had been in effect, performance would have been lower.

 

              Average Annual Total Returns
for the Periods Ended December 31, 2011
 
       Inception
Date
       1 Year        5 Years        10 Years  
Class A (return before taxes)      11/4/99           (2.20 )%         2.84        6.42
Class A (return after taxes on distributions)           (2.80 )%         2.01        5.60
Class A (return after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares)           (0.67 )%         2.28        5.43
Class C (return before taxes)      9/24/01           (3.00 )%         2.06        5.63
Class R3 (return before taxes)      11/27/00           (2.41 )%         2.59        6.21
Class I (return before taxes)      11/4/99           (1.94 )%         3.10        6.69
Standard & Poor’s MidCap 400 ® Index
(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
          (1.73 )%         3.32        7.04
Lipper Mid-Cap Core Classification Average
(reflects no deduction for taxes or certain expenses)
                (3.57 )%         1.11        5.32

 

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Management

Investment Adviser

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

Sub-Adviser

Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

Portfolio Managers

 

Name

 

Title

    

Portfolio Manager of Fund Since

Walter A. French

  Senior Vice President      March 2001

David A. Friar

  Assistant Vice President      March 2001

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund on any business day, which is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund either through a financial advisor or other financial intermediary or directly from the fund. The fund’s initial and subsequent investment minimums generally are as follows, although the fund may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases:

 

       Class A    Class C    Class R3    Class I
Eligibility and Minimum Initial Investment   

Available only through fee- based programs and certain retirement plans.

 

$250 minimum for accounts opened through fee-based programs.

 

No minimum for retirement plans.

  

$3,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$2,500 for Traditional/Roth IRA accounts.

 

•$2,000 for Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.

 

•$250 for accounts opened through fee-based programs.

 

•No minimum for retirement plans.

  

Available only through certain retirement plans.

 

No minimum.

  

Available only through fee-based programs and certain retirement plans, and to other limited categories of investors as described in the prospectus.

 

$100,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$250 for clients of financial intermediaries and family offices that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000 (or that are expected to reach this level).

 

•No minimum for eligible retirement plans and certain other categories of eligible investors as described in the prospectus.

Minimum Additional Investment    $100    $100    No minimum.    No minimum.

Tax Information

The fund’s distributions are taxable and will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase shares of the fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or financial advisor), the fund, its distributor or its investment adviser may pay the intermediary for the sale of fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the fund over another investment. Ask your financial advisor or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

 

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Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the fund is long-term growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in “What Share Classes We Offer” on page 88 of the fund’s prospectus, “How to Reduce Your Sales Charge” on page 90 of the prospectus and “Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares” on page S-92 of the fund’s statement of additional information.

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

       Class A      Class C      Class I  
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
     5.75%         None         None   

Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)

(as a percentage of the lesser of purchase price or redemption proceeds) 1

     None         1.00%         None   
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends      None         None         None   
Exchange Fee      None         None         None   
Annual Low Balance Account Fee (for accounts under $1,000) 2      $15         $15         $15   

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

       Class A      Class C      Class I  
Management Fees      0.90%         0.90%         0.90%   
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees      0.25%         1.00%         0.00%   
Other Expenses      0.69%         0.69%         0.69%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 3      1.84%         2.59%         1.59%   
Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements      (0.43)%         (0.43)%         (0.43)%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements 4      1.41%         2.16%         1.16%   
1 The CDSC on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.

 

2 Fee applies to the following types of accounts under $1,000 held directly with the fund: individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and accounts established pursuant to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) or Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA).

 

3 Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees and estimated other expenses.

 

4 The fund’s investment adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse other fund expenses through February 28, 2013 so that total annual fund operating expenses, after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements and excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, do not exceed 1.41%, 2.16%, and 1.16% for Class A, Class C and Class I shares, respectively. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will not be terminated prior to that time without the approval of the fund’s board of directors.

Example

The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same, and the contractual fee waivers currently in place are not renewed beyond February 28, 2013. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

     Redemption    No Redemption
       A      C      I             A      C      I         
1 Year    $ 710       $ 219       $ 118          $ 710       $ 219       $ 118      
3 Years    $ 1,081       $ 765       $ 460          $ 1,081       $ 765       $ 460      
5 Years    $ 1,476       $ 1,337       $ 825          $ 1,476       $ 1,337       $ 825      
10 Years    $ 2,576       $ 2,893       $ 1,853            $ 2,576       $ 2,893       $ 1,853        

 

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Portfolio Turnover

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 148% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of mid-capitalization companies, defined as companies that have market capitalizations at the time of purchase within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell Midcap ® Index immediately after its most recent reconstitution prior to such purchase. It is expected that reconstitution of the index will occur each year at the end of June. Immediately after the most recent reconstitution, the range was $520 million to $17.9 billion.

In selecting stocks, the fund’s sub-adviser invests in companies that it believes meet one or more of the following criteria:

 

 

Attractively valued relative to other companies in the same industry or market.

 

 

Strong or improving cash flows, revenue and earnings growth, or other fundamentals.

 

 

Strong competitive position.

 

 

An identifiable catalyst that could increase the value of the company’s stock over the next one or two years.

The fund’s sub-adviser will generally sell a stock if the stock hits its price target, the company’s fundamentals or competitive position significantly deteriorate, or if a better alternative exists in the marketplace.

The fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. In addition, the fund may invest up to 25% of its assets, collectively, in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers and in dollar-denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers that are either listed on a U.S. stock exchange or represented by depositary receipts that may or may not be sponsored by a domestic bank. Up to 15% of the fund’s total assets may be invested in equity securities of emerging market issuers. A country is considered to be an “emerging market” if it is defined as such by Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc.

The fund may utilize options, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and forward foreign currency exchange contracts (“ derivatives ”). The fund may use these derivatives to manage market or business risk, enhance the fund’s return, or hedge against adverse movements in currency exchange rates.

Principal Risks

The value of your investment in this fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in this fund include:

Derivatives Risk —The use of derivatives involves additional risks and transaction costs which could leave the fund in a worse position than if it had not used these instruments. Derivatives may entail investment exposures that are greater than their cost would suggest. As a result, a small investment in derivatives could have a large impact on performance.

Equity Security Risk —Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.

Mid-Cap Stock Risk —Stocks of mid-cap companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than those of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general.

Non-U.S./Emerging Markets Risk —Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. These additional risks may be heightened for securities of issuers located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the fund’s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.

 

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Fund Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the fund. The fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MF/products/performancesummary.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.

The bar chart below shows the variability of the fund’s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.

Class A Annual Total Return

 

LOGO

During the ten-year period ended December 31, 2011, the fund’s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 28.88% and –29.44%, respectively, for the quarters ended June 30, 2003 and September 30, 2002.

The table below shows the variability of the fund’s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.

Performance for periods prior to May 4, 2009 reflects the fund’s operation using different investment strategies than are currently in place. Effective October 3, 2005, the fund’s principal investment strategy was changed from investing primarily in technology stocks to investing primarily in common stocks of small- and mid-capitalization companies, and the fund’s name changed from First American Technology Fund to First American Small-Mid Cap Core Fund. Thereafter, effective May 4, 2009, the fund’s principal investment strategy was changed from investing primarily in common stocks of small- and mid-capitalization companies to investing primarily in common stocks of mid-capitalization companies, and the fund’s name changed from First American Small-Mid Cap Core Fund to First American Mid Cap Select Fund.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

for the Periods Ended
December 31, 2011

 
       Inception
Date
       1 Year        5 Years        10 Years  
Class A (return before taxes)      4/4/94           (14.77 )%         (2.21 )%         (0.42 )% 
Class A (return after taxes on distributions)           (14.77 )%         (2.22 )%         (0.43 )% 
Class A (return after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares)           (9.60 )%         (1.87 )%         (0.36 )% 
Class C (return before taxes)      2/1/00           (10.22 )%         (1.78 )%         (0.58 )% 
Class I (return before taxes)      4/4/94           (9.33 )%         (0.78 )%         0.43
Russell Midcap ® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)           (1.55 )%         1.41        6.99
Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Classification Average
(reflects no deduction for taxes or certain expenses)
                (4.30 )%         2.19        4.36

Management

Investment Adviser

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

Sub-Adviser

Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

Portfolio Managers

 

Name

 

Title

 

Portfolio Manager of Fund Since

Anthony R. Burger, CFA   Senior Vice President   May 2005
Scott M. Tonneson, CFA   Vice President   February 2012

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund on any business day, which is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund either through a financial advisor or other financial intermediary or directly from the fund. The fund’s initial and subsequent investment minimums generally are as follows, although the fund may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases:

 

       Class A and Class C    Class I
Eligibility and Minimum Initial Investment   

$3,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$2,500 for Traditional/Roth IRA accounts.

 

•$2,000 for Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.

 

•$250 for accounts opened through fee-based programs.

 

•No minimum for retirement plans.

  

Available only through fee-based programs and certain retirement plans, and to other limited categories of investors as described in the prospectus.

 

$100,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$250 for clients of financial intermediaries and family offices that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000 (or that are expected to reach this level).

 

•No minimum for eligible retirement plans and certain other categories of eligible investors as described in the prospectus.

Minimum Additional Investment    $100    No minimum.

 

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Tax Information

The fund’s distributions are taxable and will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase shares of the fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or financial advisor), the fund, its distributor or its investment adviser may pay the intermediary for the sale of fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the fund over another investment. Ask your financial advisor or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

 

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Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the fund is capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in “What Share Classes We Offer” on page 88 of the fund’s prospectus, “How to Reduce Your Sales Charge” on page 90 of the prospectus and “Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares” on page S-92 of the fund’s statement of additional information.

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

       Class A      Class B      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
     5.75%         None         None         None         None   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of the lesser of purchase price or redemption proceeds)
1
     None         5.00%         1.00%         None         None   
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends      None         None         None         None         None   
Exchange Fee      None         None         None         None         None   
Annual Low Balance Account Fee (for accounts under $1,000) 2      $15         $15         $15         None         $15   

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

       Class A      Class B      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Management Fees      0.89%         0.89%         0.89%         0.89%         0.89%   
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees      0.25%         1.00%         1.00%         0.50%         0.00%   
Other Expenses      0.18%         0.18%         0.18%         0.18%         0.18%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 3      1.32%         2.07%         2.07%         1.57%         1.07%   
1 The CDSC on Class B shares declines over a six-year period from purchase. The CDSC on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.

 

2 Fee applies to the following types of accounts under $1,000 held directly with the fund: individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and accounts established pursuant to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) or Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA).

 

3 Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees and estimated other expenses.

Example

The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

     Redemption             No Redemption         
       A      B      C      R3      I             A      B      C      R3      I         
1 Year    $ 702       $ 710       $ 210       $ 160       $ 109          $ 702       $ 210       $ 210       $ 160       $ 109      
3 Years    $ 969       $ 949       $ 649       $ 496       $ 340          $ 969       $ 649       $ 649       $ 496       $ 340      
5 Years    $ 1,257       $ 1,214       $ 1,114       $ 855       $ 590          $ 1,257       $ 1,114       $ 1,114       $ 855       $ 590      
10 Years    $ 2,074       $ 2,208       $ 2,400       $ 1,867       $ 1,306            $ 2,074       $ 2,208       $ 2,400       $ 1,867       $ 1,306        

 

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Portfolio Turnover

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 123% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of mid-capitalization companies, defined as companies that have market capitalizations at the time of purchase within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell Midcap ® Index immediately after its most recent reconstitution prior to such purchase. It is expected that reconstitution of the index will occur each year at the end of June. Immediately after the most recent reconstitution, the range was $520 million to $17.9 billion.

In selecting stocks, the fund’s sub-adviser invests in companies that it believes are undervalued relative to other companies in the same industry or market, exhibit good or improving fundamentals, and exhibit an identifiable catalyst that could close the gap between market value and fair value over the next one to two years. The fund’s sub-adviser will generally sell a stock if the stock hits its price target, the company’s fundamentals or competitive position significantly deteriorate, or if a better alternative exists in the marketplace.

The fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. In addition, the fund may invest up to 25% of its assets, collectively, in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers and in dollar-denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers that are either listed on a U.S. stock exchange or represented by depositary receipts that may or may not be sponsored by a domestic bank. Up to 15% of the fund’s total assets may be invested in equity securities of emerging market issuers. A country is considered to be an “emerging market” if it is defined as such by Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc.

The fund may utilize options, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and forward foreign currency exchange contracts (“ derivatives ”). The fund may use these derivatives to manage market or business risk, enhance the fund’s return, or hedge against adverse movements in currency exchange rates.

Principal Risks

The value of your investment in this fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in this fund include:

Derivatives Risk —The use of derivatives involves additional risks and transaction costs which could leave the fund in a worse position than if it had not used these instruments. Derivatives may entail investment exposures that are greater than their cost would suggest. As a result, a small investment in derivatives could have a large impact on performance.

Equity Security Risk —Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.

Investment Focus Risk —Different types of stocks tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions. The fund emphasizes a value style of investing and therefore seeks undervalued companies with characteristics for improved valuations; such companies are subject to the risk that the valuations never improve.

Mid-Cap Stock Risk —Stocks of mid-cap companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than those of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general.

Non-U.S./Emerging Markets Risk —Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. These additional risks may be heightened for securities of issuers located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the fund’s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.

 

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Fund Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the fund. The fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MF/products/performancesummary.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.

The bar chart below shows the variability of the fund’s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.

Class A Annual Total Return

 

LOGO

During the ten-year period ended December 31, 2011, the fund’s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 18.57% and –21.15%, respectively, for the quarters ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2011.

The table below shows the variability of the fund’s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.

Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R3 shares were designated Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses. The performance information in the table prior to July 1, 2004 is based on the performance of the Class S shares. If current fees and expenses had been in effect, performance would have been lower.

 

            Average Annual Total Returns
for the Periods Ended December 31, 2011
 
       Inception
Date
     1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  
Class A (return before taxes)      12/22/87         (12.74 )%       (2.18 )%       5.56
Class A (return after taxes on distributions)         (12.82 )%       (2.60 )%       5.07
Class A (return after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares)         (8.18 )%       (1.91 )%       4.77
Class B (return before taxes)      8/15/94         (12.70 )%       (1.93 )%       5.40
Class C (return before taxes)      2/1/99         (8.14 )%       (1.76 )%       5.39
Class R3 (return before taxes)      9/24/01         (7.65 )%       (1.26 )%       5.99
Class I (return before taxes)      2/4/94         (7.22 )%       (0.78 )%       6.45
Russell Midcap ® Value Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)         (1.38 )%       0.04      7.67
Lipper Mid-Cap Value Classification Average
(reflects no deduction for taxes or certain expenses)
              (4.65 )%       (0.53 )%       5.84

 

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Management

Investment Adviser

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

Sub-Adviser

Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

Portfolio Managers

 

Name

 

Title

 

Portfolio Manager of Fund Since

David A. Chalupnik, CFA   Managing Director   April 2012
Karen L. Bowie, CFA   Senior Vice President   April 2012

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund on any business day, which is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund either through a financial advisor or other financial intermediary or directly from the fund. Class B shares are available only through exchanges and dividend reinvestments by current Class B shareholders. The fund’s initial and subsequent investment minimums generally are as follows, although the fund may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases:

 

       Class A and Class C    Class R3    Class I
Eligibility and
Minimum Initial
Investment
  

$3,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$2,500 for Traditional/Roth IRA accounts.

 

•$2,000 for Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.

 

•$250 for accounts opened through fee-based programs.

 

•No minimum for retirement plans.

  

Available only through certain retirement plans.

 

No minimum.

  

Available only through fee-based programs and certain retirement plans, and to other limited categories of investors as described in the prospectus.

 

$100,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$250 for clients of financial intermediaries and family offices that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000 (or that are expected to reach this level).

 

•No minimum for eligible retirement plans and certain other categories of eligible investors as described in the prospectus.

Minimum Additional Investment    $100    No minimum.    No minimum.

Tax Information

The fund’s distributions are taxable and will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase shares of the fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or financial advisor), the fund, its distributor or its investment adviser may pay the intermediary for the sale of fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the fund over another investment. Ask your financial advisor or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

 

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Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the fund is to provide, over the long term, a total return that exceeds the total return of the Standard & Poor’s 500 ® Index (S&P 500 Index).

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in “What Share Classes We Offer” on page 88 of the fund’s prospectus and “Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares” on page S-92 of the fund’s statement of additional information.

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

       Class A      Class C      Class I  
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
     None         None         None   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of the lesser of purchase price or redemption proceeds)
1
     None         1.00%         None   
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends      None         None         None   
Exchange Fee      None         None         None   
Annual Low Balance Account Fee (for accounts under $1,000) 2      $15         $15         $15   

 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

        
       Class A      Class C      Class I  
Management Fees      0.50%         0.50%         0.50%   
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees      0.25%         1.00%         0.00%   
Other Expenses      0.13%         0.13%         0.13%   
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses      0.01%         0.01%         0.01%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 3      0.89%         1.64%         0.64%   
Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements      (0.18)%         (0.18)%         (0.18)%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements 4      0.71%         1.46%         0.46%   
1 The CDSC on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.

 

2 Fee applies to the following types of accounts under $1,000 held directly with the fund: individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and accounts established pursuant to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) or Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA).

 

3 Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees and estimated other expenses.

 

4 The fund’s investment adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse other fund expenses through February 28, 2013 so that total annual fund operating expenses, after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements and excluding any Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, do not exceed 0.70%, 1.45%, and 0.45% for Class A, Class C and Class I shares, respectively. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will not be terminated prior to that time without the approval of the fund’s board of directors.

Example

The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same, and the contractual fee waivers currently in place are not renewed beyond February 28, 2013. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

     Redemption    No Redemption
       A        C        I             A      C      I         
1 Year    $ 73         $ 149         $ 47          $ 73       $ 149       $ 47      
3 Years    $ 266         $ 500         $ 187          $ 266       $ 500       $ 187      
5 Years    $ 475         $ 875         $ 339          $ 475       $ 875       $ 339      
10 Years    $ 1,080         $ 1,929         $ 781            $ 1,080       $ 1,929       $ 781        

 

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Portfolio Turnover

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 159% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities. The fund will seek to achieve its investment objective by primarily investing in companies that have market capitalizations at the time of purchase within the range of market capitalizations of companies in the S&P 500 Index. The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation, with a focus on the large cap segment of the market. The market capitalizations of companies in the S&P 500 Index ranged from approximately $1.2 billion to $406.3 billion as of December 31, 2011, with an average market capitalization of approximately $22.8 billion. Although the fund may from time to time emphasize smaller or larger capitalization companies within this range as a result of the quantitative process discussed below, the sub-adviser anticipates that generally the fund’s capitalization weightings will be similar to those of the S&P 500 Index. The fund’s investments may include common stocks of non-U.S. issuers which are listed on a U.S. stock exchange.

The fund is actively managed using a proprietary quantitative process which projects a stock’s performance based upon a variety of factors, such as the stock’s growth or value style, market capitalization, earnings volatility, earnings yield, financial leverage and currency sensitivity. This process tracks the historical performance of each of these factors against relevant economic and market variables, and then determines how each of the factors is expected to perform given today’s economic conditions. The process then measures the relative sensitivity of each of the stocks in the fund’s investable universe to the various factors and projects each stock’s performance based on this sensitivity. Stocks are selected for purchase or sale using an optimization formula which is designed to maximize the fund’s overall projected return within the constraints that have been established to limit the fund’s tracking error as compared to the S&P 500 Index.

The fund may buy and sell stock index futures contracts. The fund may use futures contracts to manage market or business risk or enhance the fund’s return. The fund may also invest in exchange-traded funds in order to reduce cash balances in the fund and increase the level of fund assets exposed to common stocks.

Principal Risks

The value of your investment in this fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in this fund include:

Equity Security Risk —Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.

Futures Contract Risk —The use of futures contracts involves additional risks and transaction costs which could leave the fund in a worse position than if it had not used these instruments. Futures contracts may entail investment exposures that are greater than their cost would suggest. As a result, a small investment in futures contracts could have a large impact on performance.

Non-U.S. Investment Risk —Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. These additional risks may be heightened for securities of issuers located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the fund’s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.

Other Investment Companies Risk —When the fund invests in other investment companies, you bear both your proportionate share of fund expenses and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.

 

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Fund Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the fund. The fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MF/products/performancesummary.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.

The bar chart below shows the variability of the fund’s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures.

Class A Annual Total Return

 

LOGO

During the four-year period ended December 31, 2011, the fund’s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 14.99% and –20.58%, respectively, for the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

The table below shows the variability of the fund’s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.

 

           Average Annual Total Returns
for the Periods Ended
December 31, 2011
 
       Inception
Date
    1 Year     Since
Inception
 
Class A (return before taxes)      7/31/07        0.49     (1.83 )% 
Class A (return after taxes on distributions)        (0.06 )%      (2.18 )% 
Class A (return after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares)        0.94     (1.60 )% 
Class C (return before taxes)      7/31/07        (0.28 )%      (2.55 )% 
Class I (return before taxes)      7/31/07        0.70     (1.59 )% 
Standard & Poor’s 500 ® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)        2.11     (1.09 )% 
Lipper Large-Cap Core Classification Average
(reflects no deduction for taxes or certain expenses)
             (0.67 )%      (1.91 )% 

 

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Management

Investment Adviser

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

Sub-Adviser

Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

Portfolio Managers

 

Name

  

Title

    

Portfolio Manager of Fund Since

Walter A. French    Senior Vice President      July 2007
David R. Cline    Vice President      July 2007
David A. Friar    Assistant Vice President      July 2007
Keith B. Hembre    Managing Director      July 2007

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund on any business day, which is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund either through a financial advisor or other financial intermediary or directly from the fund. The fund’s initial and subsequent investment minimums generally are as follows, although the fund may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases:

 

       Class A   Class C    Class I
Eligibility and Minimum Initial Investment   

Available only through fee- based programs and certain retirement plans.

 

$250 minimum for accounts opened through fee-based programs.

 

No minimum for retirement plans.

 

$3,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$2,500 for Traditional/Roth IRA accounts.

 

•$2,000 for Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.

 

•$250 for accounts opened through fee-based programs.

 

•No minimum for retirement plans.

  

Available only through fee-based programs and certain retirement plans, and to other limited categories of investors as described in the prospectus.

 

$100,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$250 for clients of financial intermediaries and family offices that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000 (or that are expected to reach this level).

 

•No minimum for eligible retirement plans and certain other categories of eligible investors as described in the prospectus.

Minimum Additional Investment    $100   $100    No minimum.

Tax Information

The fund’s distributions are taxable and will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase shares of the fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or financial advisor), the fund, its distributor or its investment adviser may pay the intermediary for the sale of fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the fund over another investment. Ask your financial advisor or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

 

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Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the fund is growth of capital.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in “What Share Classes We Offer” on page 88 of the fund’s prospectus, “How to Reduce Your Sales Charge” on page 90 of the prospectus and “Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares” on page S-92 of the fund’s statement of additional information.

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

       Class A      Class B      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
     5.75%         None         None         None         None   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of the lesser of purchase price or redemption proceeds)
1
     None         5.00%         1.00%         None         None   
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends      None         None         None         None         None   
Exchange Fee      None         None         None         None         None   
Annual Low Balance Account Fee (for accounts under $1,000) 2      $15         $15         $15         None         $15   

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

       Class A      Class B      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Management Fees      1.00%         1.00%         1.00%         1.00%         1.00%   
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees      0.25%         1.00%         1.00%         0.50%         0.00%   
Other Expenses      0.28%         0.28%         0.28%         0.28%         0.28%   
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses      0.01%         0.01%         0.01%         0.01%         0.01%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 3      1.54%         2.29%         2.29%         1.79%         1.29%   
Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements      (0.06)%         (0.06)%         (0.06)%         (0.06)%         (0.06)%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements 4      1.48%         2.23%         2.23%         1.73%         1.23%   
1 The CDSC on Class B shares declines over a six-year period from purchase. The CDSC on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.

 

2 Fee applies to the following types of accounts under $1,000 held directly with the fund: individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and accounts established pursuant to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) or Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA).

 

3 Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees and estimated other expenses.

 

4 The fund’s investment adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse other fund expenses through February 28, 2013 so that total annual fund operating expenses, after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements and excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, do not exceed 1.47%, 2.22%, 2.22%, 1.72%, and 1.22% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R3 and Class I shares, respectively. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will not be terminated prior to that time without the approval of the fund’s board of directors.

Example

The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same, and the contractual fee waivers currently in place are not renewed beyond February 28, 2013. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

    Redemption    No Redemption
      A      B      C      R3      I             A      B      C      R3      I         
1 Year   $ 717       $ 726       $ 226       $ 176       $ 125          $ 717       $ 226       $ 226       $ 176       $ 125      
3 Years   $ 1,028       $ 1,010       $ 710       $ 557       $ 403          $ 1,028       $ 710       $ 710       $ 557       $ 403      
5 Years   $ 1,361       $ 1,320       $ 1,220       $ 964       $ 702          $ 1,361       $ 1,220       $ 1,220       $ 964       $ 702      
10 Years   $ 2,299       $ 2,433       $ 2,621       $ 2,100       $ 1,551            $ 2,299       $ 2,433       $ 2,621       $ 2,100       $ 1,551        

 

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Portfolio Turnover

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 118% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of small-capitalization companies, defined as companies that have market capitalizations of less than $3 billion at the time of purchase.

In selecting stocks, the fund’s sub-adviser invests in companies that it believes exhibit the potential for superior growth based on factors such as above-average growth in revenue and earnings, strong competitive position, strong management, and sound financial condition. The fund’s sub-adviser will generally sell a stock if the stock hits its price target, the company’s fundamentals or competitive position significantly deteriorate, or if a better alternative exists in the marketplace.

Under certain market conditions, the fund may frequently invest in companies at the time of their initial public offering.

The fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. In addition, the fund may invest up to 25% of its assets, collectively, in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers and in dollar-denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers that are either listed on a U.S. stock exchange or represented by depositary receipts that may or may not be sponsored by a domestic bank. Up to 15% of the fund’s total assets may be invested in equity securities of emerging market issuers. A country is considered to be an “emerging market” if it is defined as such by Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc.

The fund may utilize options, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and forward foreign currency exchange contracts (“ derivatives ”). The fund may use these derivatives to manage market or business risk, enhance the fund’s return, or hedge against adverse movements in currency exchange rates.

Principal Risks

The value of your investment in this fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in this fund include:

Derivatives Risk —The use of derivatives involves additional risks and transaction costs which could leave the fund in a worse position than if it had not used these instruments. Derivatives may entail investment exposures that are greater than their cost would suggest. As a result, a small investment in derivatives could have a large impact on performance.

Equity Security Risk —Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.

Investment Focus Risk —Different types of stocks tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions. The fund emphasizes a growth style of investing and therefore seeks companies experiencing high rates of current growth; such companies may be more volatile than other types of investments.

Non-U.S./Emerging Markets Risk —Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. These additional risks may be heightened for securities of issuers located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the fund’s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.

Small-Cap Stock Risk —Small-cap stocks may involve greater risks than large-cap stocks. Prices of small-cap stocks may be subject to more abrupt or erratic movements, and to wider fluctuations, than stock prices of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general. It may be difficult to sell small-cap stocks at the desired time and price.

 

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Fund Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the fund. The fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MF/products/performancesummary.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.

The bar chart below shows the variability of the fund’s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.

Class A Annual Total Return

 

LOGO

During the ten-year period ended December 31, 2011, the fund’s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 34.11% and –28.23%, respectively, for the quarters ended June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2008.

The table below shows the variability of the fund’s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.

Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R3 shares were designated Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses. The performance information in the table prior to July 1, 2004 is based on the performance of the Class S shares. If current fees and expenses had been in effect, performance would have been lower.

 

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              Average Annual Total Returns
for the Periods Ended December 31, 2011 1
 
       Inception
Date
       1 Year        5 Years        10 Years  
Class A (return before taxes)      8/1/95           (10.61 )%         1.50        3.91
Class A (return after taxes on distributions)           (10.81 )%         0.95        2.53
Class A (return after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares)           (6.64 )%         1.00        2.66
Class B (return before taxes)      3/1/99           (10.53 )%         1.75        3.73
Class C (return before taxes)      9/24/01           (5.89 )%         1.94        3.74
Class R3 (return before taxes)      12/11/00           (5.43 )%         2.44        4.34
Class I (return before taxes)      8/1/95           (4.92 )%         2.96        4.78
Russell 2000 ® Growth Index
(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
          (2.91 )%         2.09        4.48
Lipper Small-Cap Growth Classification Average
(reflects no deduction for taxes or certain expenses)
                (3.35 )%         1.47        4.23
1 On 12/12/02, the fund changed its main investment strategy to invest primarily in securities of companies with market capitalizations within the range of companies in the Russell 2000 Index. Previously, the fund invested primarily in companies with market capitalizations of below $500 million at the time of purchase.

Management

Investment Adviser

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

Sub-Adviser

Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

Portfolio Managers

 

Name

  

Title

  

Portfolio Manager of Fund Since

Robert S. McDougall, CFA    Senior Vice President    May 2004
Jon A. Loth, CFA    Vice President    October 2007

 

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Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund on any business day, which is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund either through a financial advisor or other financial intermediary or directly from the fund. Class B shares are available only through exchanges and dividend reinvestments by current Class B shareholders. The fund’s initial and subsequent investment minimums generally are as follows, although the fund may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases:

 

       Class A and Class C    Class R3    Class I
Eligibility and Minimum Initial Investment   

$3,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$2,500 for Traditional/Roth IRA accounts.

 

•$2,000 for Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.

 

•$250 for accounts opened through fee-based programs.

 

•No minimum for retirement plans.

  

Available only through certain retirement plans.

 

No minimum.

  

Available only through fee-based programs and certain retirement plans, and to other limited categories of investors as described in the prospectus.

 

$100,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$250 for clients of financial intermediaries and family offices that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000 (or that are expected to reach this level).

 

•No minimum for eligible retirement plans and certain other categories of eligible investors as described in the prospectus.

Minimum Additional Investment    $100    No minimum.    No minimum.

Tax Information

The fund’s distributions are taxable and will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase shares of the fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or financial advisor), the fund, its distributor or its investment adviser may pay the intermediary for the sale of fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the fund over another investment. Ask your financial advisor or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

 

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Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the fund is to provide investment results that correspond to the performance of the Russell 2000 ® Index (Russell 2000 Index).

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in “What Share Classes We Offer” on page 88 of the fund’s prospectus and “Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares” on page S-92 of the fund’s statement of additional information.

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

       Class A      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)      None         None         None         None   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of the lesser of purchase price or redemption proceeds)
1
     None         1.00%         None         None   
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends      None         None         None         None   
Exchange Fee      None         None         None         None   
Annual Low Balance Account Fee (for accounts under $1,000) 2      $15         $15         None         $15   

 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

           
       Class A      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Management Fees      0.35%         0.35%         0.35%         0.35%   
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees      0.25%         1.00%         0.50%         0.00%   
Other Expenses      0.48%         0.48%         0.48%         0.48%   
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses      0.06%         0.06%         0.06%         0.06%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 3      1.14%         1.89%         1.39%         0.89%   
Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements      (0.25)%         (0.25)%         (0.25)%         (0.25)%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements 4      0.89%         1.64%         1.14%         0.64%   
1 The CDSC on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.

 

2 Fee applies to the following types of accounts under $1,000 held directly with the fund: individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and accounts established pursuant to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) or Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA).

 

3 Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees and estimated other expenses.

 

4 The fund’s investment adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse other fund expenses through February 28, 2013 so that total annual fund operating expenses, after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements and excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, do not exceed 0.83%, 1.58%, 1.08%, and 0.58% for Class A, Class C, Class R3 and Class I shares, respectively. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will not be terminated prior to that time without the approval of the fund’s board of directors.

Example

The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same, and the contractual fee waivers currently in place are not renewed beyond February 28, 2013. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

     Redemption    No Redemption
       A      C      R3      I             A      C      R3      I         
1 Year    $ 91       $ 167       $ 116       $ 65          $ 91       $ 167       $ 116       $ 65      
3 Years    $ 337       $ 570       $ 415       $ 259          $ 337       $ 570       $ 415       $ 259      
5 Years    $ 603       $ 998       $ 737       $ 469          $ 603       $ 998       $ 737       $ 469      
10 Years    $ 1,364       $ 2,191       $ 1,647       $ 1,073            $ 1,364       $ 2,191       $ 1,647       $ 1,073        

 

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Portfolio Turnover

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 14% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the fund generally invests at least 90% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks included in the Russell 2000 Index. This index measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index (which is made up of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization). Reconstitution of the index occurs annually. As of December 31, 2011, market capitalizations of companies in the Russell 2000 Index ranged from approximately $16 million to $3.7 billion.

The fund’s sub-adviser believes that the fund’s objective can best be achieved by investing in common stocks of at least 90% of the issues included in the Russell 2000 Index, depending on the size of the fund. A computer program is used to identify which stocks should be purchased or sold in order to replicate, as closely as practicable, the composition of the Russell 2000 Index.

Because the fund may not always hold all of the stocks included in the Russell 2000 Index, and because the fund has expenses and the index does not, the fund will not duplicate the index’s performance precisely. However, the fund’s sub-adviser believes there should be a close correlation between the fund’s performance and that of the Russell 2000 Index in both rising and falling markets. The fund will attempt to achieve a correlation between the performance of its portfolio and that of the Russell 2000 Index of at least 95%, without taking into account expenses of the fund. A perfect correlation would be indicated by a figure of 100%, which would be achieved if the fund’s net asset value, including the value of its dividends and capital gains distributions, increased or decreased in exact proportion to changes in the Russell 2000 Index. If the fund is unable to achieve a correlation of 95% over time, the fund’s board of directors will consider alternative strategies for the fund.

The fund may invest in stock index futures contracts, options on stock indices, and options on stock index futures (“ derivatives ”) on the Russell 2000 Index. The fund makes these investments to maintain the liquidity needed to meet redemption requests, to increase the level of fund assets devoted to replicating the composition of the Russell 2000 Index, and to reduce transaction costs.

Principal Risks

The value of your investment in this fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in this fund include:

Derivatives Risk —The use of derivatives involves additional risks and transaction costs which could leave the fund in a worse position than if it had not used these instruments. Derivatives may entail investment exposures that are greater than their cost would suggest. As a result, a small investment in derivatives could have a large impact on performance.

Equity Security Risk —Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.

Failure to Match Index Performance —The fund may not replicate the performance of the Russell 2000 Index.

Small-Cap Stock Risk —Small-cap stocks may involve greater risks than large-cap stocks. Prices of small-cap stocks may be subject to more abrupt or erratic movements, and to wider fluctuations, than stock prices of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general. It may be difficult to sell small-cap stocks at the desired time and price.

 

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Fund Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the fund. The fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MF/products/performancesummary.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.

The bar chart below shows the variability of the fund’s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures.

Class A Annual Total Return

 

LOGO

During the ten-year period ended December 31, 2011, the fund’s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 22.96% and –25.79%, respectively, for the quarters ended June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2008.

The table below shows the variability of the fund’s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.

Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R3 shares were designated Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses. The performance information in the table prior to July 1, 2004 is based on the performance of the Class S shares. If current fees and expenses had been in effect, performance would have been lower.

 

           

Average Annual Total Returns

for the Periods Ended December 31, 2011

 
       Inception
Date
     1 Year      5 Years     10 Years  
Class A (return before taxes)      12/30/98         (4.75 )%       (0.23 )%      4.80
Class A (return after taxes on distributions)         (4.79 )%       (1.23 )%      3.80
Class A (return after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares)         (3.03 )%       (0.43 )%      3.95
Class C (return before taxes)      9/24/01         (5.47 )%       (0.99 )%      3.98
Class R3 (return before taxes)      12/30/98         (4.92 )%       (0.48 )%      4.55
Class I (return before taxes)      12/30/98         (4.49 )%       0.02     5.03
Russell 2000 ® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)         (4.18 )%       0.15     5.62
Lipper Small-Cap Core Classification Average
(reflects no deduction for taxes or certain expenses)
              (3.41 )%       0.45     6.00

 

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Management

Investment Adviser

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

Sub-Adviser

Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

Portfolio Managers

 

Name

 

Title

    

Portfolio Manager of Fund Since

Walter A. French   Senior Vice President      March 2001
David A. Friar   Assistant Vice President      March 2001

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund on any business day, which is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund either through a financial advisor or other financial intermediary or directly from the fund. The fund’s initial and subsequent investment minimums generally are as follows, although the fund may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases:

 

       Class A    Class C   Class R3    Class I
Eligibility and Minimum Initial Investment   

Available only through fee-based programs and certain retirement plans.

 

$250 minimum for accounts opened through fee-based programs.

 

No minimum for retirement plans.

  

$3,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$2,500 for Traditional/Roth IRA accounts.

 

•$2,000 for Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.

 

•$250 for accounts opened through fee- based programs.

 

•No minimum for retirement plans.

 

Available only through certain retirement plans.

 

No minimum.

  

Available only through fee-based programs and certain retirement plans, and to other limited categories of investors as described in the prospectus.

 

$100,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$250 for clients of financial intermediaries and family offices that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000 (or that are expected to reach this level).

 

•No minimum for eligible retirement plans and certain other categories of eligible investors as described in the prospectus.

Minimum Additional Investment    $100    $100   No minimum.    No minimum.

Tax Information

The fund’s distributions are taxable and will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase shares of the fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or financial advisor), the fund, its distributor or its investment adviser may pay the intermediary for the sale of fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the fund over another investment. Ask your financial advisor or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

 

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Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the fund is capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in “What Share Classes We Offer” on page 88 of the fund’s prospectus, “How to Reduce Your Sales Charge” on page 90 of the prospectus and “Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares” on page S-92 of the fund’s statement of additional information.

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

       Class A      Class B      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
     5.75%         None         None         None         None   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of the lesser of purchase price or redemption proceeds)
1
     None         5.00%         1.00%         None         None   
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends      None         None         None         None         None   
Exchange Fee      None         None         None         None         None   
Annual Low Balance Account Fee (for accounts under $1,000) 2      $15         $15         $15         None         $15   

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

       Class A      Class B      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Management Fees      0.88%         0.88%         0.88%         0.88%         0.88%   
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees      0.25%         1.00%         1.00%         0.50%         0.00%   
Other Expenses      0.19%         0.19%         0.19%         0.19%         0.19%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 3      1.32%         2.07%         2.07%         1.57%         1.07%   
1 The CDSC on Class B shares declines over a six-year period from purchase. The CDSC on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.

 

2 Fee applies to the following types of accounts under $1,000 held directly with the fund: individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and accounts established pursuant to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) or Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA).

 

3 Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees and estimated other expenses.

Example

The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

     Redemption             No Redemption         
       A      B      C      R3      I             A      B      C      R3      I         
1 Year    $ 702       $ 710       $ 210       $ 160       $ 109          $ 702       $ 210       $ 210       $ 160       $ 109      
3 Years    $ 969       $ 949       $ 649       $ 496       $ 340          $ 969       $ 649       $ 649       $ 496       $ 340      
5 Years    $ 1,257       $ 1,214       $ 1,114       $ 855       $ 590          $ 1,257       $ 1,114       $ 1,114       $ 855       $ 590      
10 Years    $ 2,074       $ 2,208       $ 2,400       $ 1,867       $ 1,306            $ 2,074       $ 2,208       $ 2,400       $ 1,867       $ 1,306        

 

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Portfolio Turnover

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 69% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of small-capitalization companies, defined as companies that have market capitalizations of less than $3 billion at the time of purchase.

In selecting stocks, the fund’s sub-adviser invests in companies that it believes meet one or more of the following criteria:

 

 

Attractively valued relative to other companies in the same industry or market.

 

Strong or improving cash flows, revenue and earnings growth, or other fundamentals.

 

Strong competitive position.

 

Strong management teams.

 

An identifiable catalyst that could increase the value of the company’s stock over the next one or two years.

The fund’s sub-adviser will generally sell a stock if the stock hits its price target, the company’s fundamentals or competitive position significantly deteriorate, or if a better alternative exists in the marketplace.

Under certain market conditions, the fund may frequently invest in companies at the time of their initial public offering.

The fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. In addition, the fund may invest up to 25% of its assets, collectively, in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers and in dollar-denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers that are either listed on a U.S. stock exchange or represented by depositary receipts that may or may not be sponsored by a domestic bank. Up to 15% of the fund’s total assets may be invested in equity securities of emerging market issuers. A country is considered to be an “emerging market” if it is defined as such by Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc.

The fund may utilize options, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and forward foreign currency exchange contracts (“ derivatives ”). The fund may use these derivatives to manage market or business risk, enhance the fund’s return, or hedge against adverse movements in currency exchange rates.

Principal Risks

The value of your investment in this fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in this fund include:

Derivatives Risk —The use of derivatives involves additional risks and transaction costs which could leave the fund in a worse position than if it had not used these instruments. Derivatives may entail investment exposures that are greater than their cost would suggest. As a result, a small investment in derivatives could have a large impact on performance.

Equity Security Risk —Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.

Non-U.S./Emerging Markets Risk —Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. These additional risks may be heightened for securities of issuers located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the fund’s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.

Small-Cap Stock Risk —Small-cap stocks may involve greater risks than large-cap stocks. Prices of small-cap stocks may be subject to more abrupt or erratic movements, and to wider fluctuations, than stock prices of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general. It may be difficult to sell small-cap stocks at the desired time and price.

 

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Fund Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the fund. The fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MF/products/performancesummary.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.

The bar chart below shows the variability of the fund’s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.

Class A Annual Total Return

 

LOGO

During the ten-year period ended December 31, 2011, the fund’s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 21.20% and –23.68%, respectively, for the quarters ended December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011.

The table below shows the variability of the fund’s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.

Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R3 shares were designated Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses. The performance information in the table prior to July 1, 2004 is based on the performance of the Class S shares. If current fees and expenses had been in effect, performance would have been lower.

 

            Average Annual Total Returns
for the Periods Ended December 31, 2011
 
       Inception
Date
     1 Year      5 Years      10 Years  
Class A (return before taxes)      5/6/92         (7.70 )%       (0.62 )%       5.50
Class A (return after taxes on distributions)         (8.04 )%       (0.91 )%       3.93
Class A (return after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares)         (4.58 )%       (0.56 )%       4.15
Class B (return before taxes)      3/6/95         (7.56 )%       (0.39 )%       5.33
Class C (return before taxes)      9/24/01         (2.83 )%       (0.20 )%       5.33
Class R3 (return before taxes)      1/3/94         (2.31 )%       0.30      5.93
Class I (return before taxes)      5/6/92         (1.87 )%       0.80      6.38
Russell 2000 ® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)         (4.18 )%       0.15      5.62
Lipper Small-Cap Core Classification Average
(reflects no deduction for taxes or certain expenses)
              (3.41 )%       0.45      6.00

 

 

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Management

Investment Adviser

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

Sub-Adviser

Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

Portfolio Managers

 

Name

 

Title

 

Portfolio Manager of Fund Since

Allen D. Steinkopf, CFA

  Senior Vice President   July 2004

Mark A. Traster, CFA

  Vice President   December 2008

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund on any business day, which is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund either through a financial advisor or other financial intermediary or directly from the fund. Class B shares are available only through exchanges and dividend reinvestments by current Class B shareholders. The fund’s initial and subsequent investment minimums generally are as follows, although the fund may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases:

 

       Class A and Class C    Class R3    Class I
Eligibility and Minimum Initial Investment   

$3,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$2,500 for Traditional/Roth IRA accounts.

 

•$2,000 for Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.

 

•$250 for accounts opened through fee-based programs.

 

•No minimum for retirement plans.

  

Available only through certain retirement plans.

 

No minimum.

  

Available only through fee-based programs and certain retirement plans, and to other limited categories of investors as described in the prospectus.

 

$100,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$250 for clients of financial intermediaries and family offices that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000 (or that are expected to reach this level).

 

•No minimum for eligible retirement plans and certain other categories of eligible investors as described in the prospectus.

Minimum Additional Investment    $100    No minimum.    No minimum.

Tax Information

The fund’s distributions are taxable and will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase shares of the fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or financial advisor), the fund, its distributor or its investment adviser may pay the intermediary for the sale of fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the fund over another investment. Ask your financial advisor or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

 

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Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the fund is capital appreciation.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in “What Share Classes We Offer” on page 88 of the fund’s prospectus, “How to Reduce Your Sales Charge” on page 90 of the prospectus and “Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares” on page S-92 of the fund’s statement of additional information.

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

       Class A      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
     5.75%         None         None         None   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of the lesser of purchase price or redemption proceeds)
1
     None         1.00%         None         None   
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends      None         None         None         None   
Exchange Fee      None         None         None         None   
Annual Low Balance Account Fee (for accounts under $1,000) 2      $15         $15         None         $15   

 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

           
       Class A      Class C      Class R3      Class I  
Management Fees      0.90%         0.90%         0.90%         0.90%   
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees      0.25%         1.00%         0.50%         0.00%   
Other Expenses      0.30%         0.30%         0.30%         0.30%   
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses      0.09%         0.09%         0.09%         0.09%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 3      1.54%         2.29%         1.79%         1.29%   
1 The CDSC on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.

 

2 Fee applies to the following types of accounts under $1,000 held directly with the fund: individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and accounts established pursuant to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) or Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA).

 

3 Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees and estimated other expenses.

Example

The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

     Redemption      No Redemption                  
       A      C      R3      I             A      C      R3      I         
1 Year    $ 723       $ 232       $ 182       $ 131          $ 723       $ 232       $ 182       $ 131      
3 Years    $ 1,033       $ 715       $ 563       $ 409          $ 1,033       $ 715       $ 563       $ 409      
5 Years    $ 1,366       $ 1,225       $ 970       $ 708          $ 1,366       $ 1,225       $ 970       $ 708      
10 Years    $ 2,304       $ 2,626       $ 2,105       $ 1,556            $ 2,304       $ 2,626       $ 2,105       $ 1,556        

 

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Portfolio Turnover

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 41% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks of small-capitalization companies, defined as companies that have market capitalizations of less than $3 billion at the time of purchase.

In selecting stocks, the fund’s sub-adviser invests in companies that it believes meet at least two of the following criteria:

 

 

Undervalued relative to other companies in the same industry or market;

 

Good or improving fundamentals; and

 

An identifiable catalyst that could close the gap between market value and fair value over the next one to two years.

The fund’s sub-adviser will generally sell a stock if the stock hits its price target, the company’s fundamentals or competitive position significantly deteriorate, or if a better alternative exists in the marketplace.

The fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. In addition, the fund may invest up to 25% of its assets, collectively, in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers and in dollar-denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers that are either listed on a U.S. stock exchange or represented by depositary receipts that may or may not be sponsored by a domestic bank. Up to 15% of the fund’s total assets may be invested in equity securities of emerging market issuers. A country is considered to be an “emerging market” if it is defined as such by Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc.

The fund may utilize options, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and forward foreign currency exchange contracts (“ derivatives ”). The fund may use these derivatives to manage market or business risk, enhance the fund’s return, or hedge against adverse movements in currency exchange rates.

Principal Risks

The value of your investment in this fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in this fund include:

Derivatives Risk —The use of derivatives involves additional risks and transaction costs which could leave the fund in a worse position than if it had not used these instruments. Derivatives may entail investment exposures that are greater than their cost would suggest. As a result, a small investment in derivatives could have a large impact on performance.

Equity Security Risk —Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.

Investment Focus Risk —Different types of stocks tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions. The fund emphasizes a value style of investing and therefore seeks undervalued companies with characteristics for improved valuations; such companies are subject to the risk that the valuations never improve.

Non-U.S./Emerging Markets Risk —Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. These additional risks may be heightened for securities of issuers located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the fund’s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.

 

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Small-Cap Stock Risk —Small-cap stocks may involve greater risks than large-cap stocks. Prices of small-cap stocks may be subject to more abrupt or erratic movements, and to wider fluctuations, than stock prices of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general. It may be difficult to sell small-cap stocks at the desired time and price.

Fund Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the fund. The fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MF/products/performancesummary.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.

The bar chart below shows the variability of the fund’s performance from year to year for Class A shares. The performance of the other share classes will differ due to their different expense structures. The bar chart and highest/lowest quarterly returns that follow do not reflect sales charges, and if these charges were reflected, the returns would be less than those shown.

Class A Annual Total Return

 

LOGO

During the ten-year period ended December 31, 2011, the fund’s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 19.73% and –22.12%, respectively, for the quarters ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2008.

The table below shows the variability of the fund’s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.

Prior to July 1, 2004, Class R3 shares were designated Class S shares, which had lower fees and expenses. The performance information in the table prior to July 1, 2004 is based on the performance of the Class S shares. If current fees and expenses had been in effect, performance would have been lower.

 

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            Average Annual Total Returns
for the Periods Ended
December 31, 2011
 
       Inception
Date
     1 Year     5 Years     10 Years  
Class A (return before taxes)      1/1/88         (5.80 )%      (1.21 )%      5.64
Class A (return after taxes on distributions)         (5.80 )%      (1.76 )%      4.26
Class A (return after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares)         (3.77 )%      (1.19 )%      4.56
Class C (return before taxes)      2/1/99         (0.78 )%      (0.78 )%      5.47
Class R3 (return before taxes)      9/24/01         (0.35 )%      (0.27 )%      6.08
Class I (return before taxes)      1/1/88         0.25     0.22     6.53
Russell 2000 ® Value Index
(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
        (5.50 )%      (1.87 )%      6.40
Lipper Small-Cap Value Classification Average
(reflects no deduction for taxes or certain expenses)
              (5.20 )%      (0.08 )%      6.90

Management

Investment Adviser

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

Sub-Adviser

Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

Portfolio Manager

 

Name

 

Title

   Portfolio Manager of Fund Since
Karen L. Bowie, CFA   Senior Vice President    July 2005

 

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Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund on any business day, which is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund either through a financial advisor or other financial intermediary or directly from the fund. The fund’s initial and subsequent investment minimums generally are as follows, although the fund may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases:

 

       Class A and Class C    Class R3    Class I
Eligibility and Minimum Initial Investment   

$3,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$2,500 for Traditional/Roth IRA accounts.

 

•$2,000 for Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.

 

•$250 for accounts opened through fee-based programs.

 

•No minimum for retirement plans.

  

Available only through certain retirement plans.

 

No minimum.

  

Available only through fee-based programs and certain retirement plans, and to other limited categories of investors as described in the prospectus.

 

$100,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$250 for clients of financial intermediaries and family offices that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000 (or that are expected to reach this level).

 

•No minimum for eligible retirement plans and certain other categories of eligible investors as described in the prospectus.

Minimum Additional Investment    $100    No minimum.    No minimum.

Tax Information

The fund’s distributions are taxable and will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase shares of the fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or financial advisor), the fund, its distributor or its investment adviser may pay the intermediary for the sale of fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the fund over another investment. Ask your financial advisor or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

 

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Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the fund is to earn a positive total return over a reasonable period of time, regardless of market conditions.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in the fund or in other Nuveen Mutual Funds. More information about these and other discounts, as well as eligibility requirements for each share class, is available from your financial advisor and in “What Share Classes We Offer” on page 88 of the fund’s prospectus, “How to Reduce Your Sales Charge” on page 90 of the prospectus and “Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares” on page S-92 of the fund’s statement of additional information.

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

       Class A      Class C      Class I  
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
     5.75%         None         None   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of the lesser of purchase price or redemption proceeds)
1
     None         1.00%         None   
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Reinvested Dividends      None         None         None   
Exchange Fee      None         None         None   
Annual Low Balance Account Fee (for accounts under $1,000) 2      $15         $15         $15   

 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

        
       Class A      Class C      Class I  
Management Fees      0.79%         0.79%         0.79%   
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees      0.25%         1.00%         0.00%   
Other Expenses      0.39%         0.39%         0.39%   
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses      0.23%         0.23%         0.23%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 3      1.66%         2.41%         1.41%   
Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursement      (0.24)%         (0.24)%         (0.24)%   
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waivers and/or Expense Reimbursements 4      1.42%         2.17%         1.17%   
1 The CDSC on Class C shares applies only to redemptions within 12 months of purchase.

 

2 Fee applies to the following types of accounts under $1,000 held directly with the fund: individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and accounts established pursuant to the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) or Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA).

 

3 Expenses have been restated to reflect current contractual fees and estimated other expenses.

 

4 The fund’s investment adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse other fund expenses through February 28, 2013 so that total annual fund operating expenses, after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements and excluding Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses, do not exceed 1.20%, 1.95%, and 0.95% for Class A, Class C and Class I shares, respectively. Fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements will not be terminated prior to that time without the approval of the fund’s board of directors.

Example

The following example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then either redeem or do not redeem your shares at the end of a period. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same, and the contractual fee waivers currently in place are not renewed beyond February 28, 2013. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

 

       Redemption    No Redemption
         A      C      I             A      C      I         
1 Year      $ 711       $ 220       $ 119          $ 711       $ 220       $ 119      
3 Years      $ 1,046       $ 729       $ 423          $ 1,046       $ 729       $ 423      
5 Years      $ 1,404       $ 1,264       $ 748          $ 1,404       $ 1,264       $ 748      
10 Years      $ 2,408       $ 2,728       $ 1,670            $ 2,408       $ 2,728       $ 1,670        

 

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Portfolio Turnover

The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal period, the fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 177% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

Under normal market conditions, the fund will seek to outperform the Merrill Lynch 3 Month Treasury Bill Index (the “Treasury Bill Index”) by 400 basis points, or 4%, on an annualized basis. The Treasury Bill Index is comprised of a single U.S. Treasury issue with approximately three months to final maturity, purchased at the beginning of each month and held for one full month. At the end of the month, that issue is sold and rolled into a newly selected issue. U.S. Treasury bills are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, and are generally considered a risk free investment. Investing in the fund, on the other hand, involves certain risks, including the risk of loss. In addition, an investment in the fund will be more volatile than an investment in U.S. Treasury bills. The fund’s portfolio managers will manage volatility by attempting to limit the fund’s tracking error relative to the Treasury Bill Index to a level consistent with achieving the return that the fund is seeking.

The fund seeks to outperform the Treasury Bill Index over a reasonable period of time, although there is no guarantee that it will be able to do so. Over shorter periods of time, investment returns will fluctuates as market conditions vary and may be lower than those of the Treasury Bill Index. Thus, the fund is designed for investors with longer term investment horizons – generally at least three years or more.

The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing its assets across the following asset classes:

 

   

U.S., international and emerging market equity securities,

   

U.S., international and emerging market debt securities, including high-yield debt securities,

   

Commodities,

   

Currencies, and

   

High quality, short-term debt securities and money market funds.

The fund gains exposure to the above asset classes (i) by investing in derivative instruments and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), (ii) by creating custom baskets of equity and debt securities, where each basket is designed to track the performance of a particular securities index (such as an industry, sector, country or region index) within certain parameters, and (iii) by investing directly in U.S. Treasury obligations, non-U.S. government obligations that have an investment grade rating from at least one rating agency and money market funds.

The fund will use derivative instruments such as options; futures contracts, including futures on equity and commodities indices, interest rate futures and currency futures; options on futures contracts; interest rate caps and floors; foreign currency contracts; options on foreign currencies; interest rate, total return, currency and credit default swaps; and options on the foregoing types of swap agreements. Derivatives may be entered into on established exchanges, either in the U.S. or in non-U.S. countries, or through privately negotiated transactions referred to as over-the-counter derivatives. In using derivatives, the fund may take both long positions (the values of which move in the same direction as the prices of the underlying investment, pool of investments, index or currency) and short positions (the values of which move in the opposite direction from the price of the underlying investment, pool of investments, index or currency).

The fund’s sub-adviser may allocate the fund’s assets among the different asset classes in different proportions at different times. The fund is not required to allocate its investments among the asset classes in any fixed proportion, nor is it limited by investment style or by the issuer’s location, size, market capitalization or industry sector. The fund may have none or some of its assets invested in each asset class in relative proportions that change over time based on market and economic conditions.

The sub-adviser allocates assets among the various asset classes based on its forecasted returns and its risk assessment for each asset class. The sub-adviser will seek to take advantage of both investment opportunities that are believed to have a high probability of success (long investment) and a high probability of failure (short investment). The sub-adviser regularly assesses and manages the overall risk profile of the fund’s portfolio, based on the fund’s exposure to each asset class, the volatility of the asset classes, and the correlation of returns among the different asset classes.

 

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Principal Risks

The value of your investment in this fund will change daily, which means you could lose money. An investment in the fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The principal risks of investing in this fund include:

Commodities Risk —Commodities markets historically have been extremely volatile, and the performance of securities that provide exposure to those markets therefore also may be highly volatile.

Credit Risk —Credit risk is the risk that an issuer of a debt security may be unable or unwilling to make interest and principal payments when due and the related risk that the value of a debt security may decline because of concerns about the issuer’s ability or willingness to make such payments. In addition, parties to other financial contracts with the fund could default on their obligations.

Derivatives Risk —The use of derivatives involves additional risks and transaction costs which could leave the fund in a worse position than if it had not used these instruments. Derivatives may entail investment exposures that are greater than their cost would suggest. As a result, a small investment in derivatives could have a large impact on performance.

Equity Security Risk —Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time, and such declines may occur in the equity market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market.

ETF Risk —An ETF is subject to the risks of the underlying securities that it holds. In addition, index-based ETFs are subject to tracking error risk, which is described below. ETFs are subject to fees and expenses (like management fees and operating expenses) and the fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any such fees and expenses paid by the ETFs in which it invests.

Frequent Trading Risk —Frequent trading of portfolio securities may produce capital gains, which are taxable to shareholders when distributed. Frequent trading may also increase the amount of commissions or mark-ups to broker-dealers that the fund pays when it buys and sells securities, which may detract from the fund’s performance.

High Yield Securities Risk —High yield securities generally are less liquid, have more volatile prices, and have greater credit risk than investment grade securities.

Interest Rate Risk —Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of the fund’s portfolio will decline because of rising interest rates.

Non-U.S./Emerging Markets Risk —Non-U.S. issuers or U.S. issuers with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of issuers located in or that principally operate in the United States as a result of, among other things, political, social and economic developments abroad and different legal, regulatory and tax environments. These additional risks may be heightened for securities of issuers located in, or with significant operations in, emerging market countries. Also, changes in currency exchange rates may affect the fund’s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities.

Other Investment Companies Risk —When the fund invests in other investment companies, you bear both your proportionate share of fund expenses and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.

Tracking Error Risk —The performance of an index-based ETF or a custom basket of securities designed to track the performance of an index may not replicate the performance of the index.

Fund Performance

The following bar chart and table provide some indication of the potential risks of investing in the fund. The fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily an indication of how the fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at www.nuveen.com/MF/products/performancesummary.aspx or by calling (800) 257-8787.

 

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The bar chart below shows the variability of the fund’s performance from year to year for Class I shares.

Class I Annual Total Return

 

LOGO

During the two-year period ended December 31, 2011, the fund’s highest and lowest quarterly returns were 4.45% and -0.20%, respectively, for the quarters ended September 30, 2010 and June 30, 2010.

The table below shows the variability of the fund’s average annual returns and how they compare over the time periods indicated with those of a broad measure of market performance and an index of funds with similar investment objectives. All after-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Class I shares only. Your own actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from what is shown here. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold fund shares in tax-deferred accounts such as IRAs or employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Both the bar chart and the table assume that all distributions have been reinvested. Performance reflects fee waivers, if any, in effect during the periods presented. If any such waivers were not in place, returns would be reduced.

Performance is not shown for Class A or Class C shares, which have not been offered for a full calendar year.

 

            Average Annual Total Returns
for the Periods Ended
December 31, 2011
 
       Inception
Date
     1 Year        Since
Inception
(Class I)
 
Class I (return before taxes)      12/30/09         7.62        6.65
Class I (return after taxes on distributions)         6.94        6.17
Class I (return after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares)               5.04        5.43
BofA Merrill Lynch 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index
(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
         0.10        0.11
Lipper Flexible Portfolio Classification Average
(reflects no deduction for taxes or certain expenses)
         (1.24 )%         5.20

Management

Investment Adviser

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

Sub-Adviser

Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

 

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Portfolio Managers

 

Name

 

Title

 

Portfolio Manager of Fund Since

David R. Cline   Vice President   December 2009
Walter A. French   Senior Vice President   December 2009
David A. Friar   Assistant Vice President   December 2009
Keith B. Hembre, CFA   Managing Director   December 2009
Derek B. Bloom, CFA   Vice President   February 2011

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund on any business day, which is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. You may purchase, redeem or exchange shares of the fund either through a financial advisor or other financial intermediary or directly from the fund. The fund’s initial and subsequent investment minimums generally are as follows, although the fund may reduce or waive the minimums in some cases:

 

       Class A and Class C    Class I
Eligibility and Minimum Initial Investment   

$3,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$2,500 for Traditional/Roth IRA accounts.

 

•$2,000 for Coverdell Education Savings Accounts.

 

•$250 for accounts opened through fee-based programs.

 

•No minimum for retirement plans.

  

Available only through fee-based programs and certain retirement plans, and to other limited categories of investors as described in the prospectus.

 

$100,000 for all accounts except:

 

•$250 for clients of financial intermediaries and family offices that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000 (or that are expected to reach this level).

 

•No minimum for eligible retirement plans and certain other categories of eligible investors as described in the prospectus.

Minimum Additional Investment    $100    No minimum.

Tax Information

The fund’s distributions are taxable and will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase shares of the fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or financial advisor), the fund, its distributor or its investment adviser may pay the intermediary for the sale of fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the fund over another investment. Ask your financial advisor or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

 

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Section 2     How We Manage Your Money

To help you better understand the funds, this section includes a detailed discussion of the funds’ investment and risk management strategies. For a more complete discussion of these matters, please see the statement of additional information, which is available by calling (800) 257-8787 or by visiting Nuveen’s website at www.nuveen.com.

 

LOGO

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (“ Nuveen Fund Advisors ”), the funds’ investment adviser, offers advisory and investment management services to a broad range of mutual fund clients. Nuveen Fund Advisors has overall responsibility for management of the funds, oversees the management of the funds’ portfolios, manages the funds’ business affairs and provides certain clerical, bookkeeping and other administrative services. Nuveen Fund Advisors is located at 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606. Nuveen Fund Advisors is a subsidiary of Nuveen Investments, Inc. (“ Nuveen Investments ”). On November 13, 2007, Nuveen Investments was acquired by investors led by Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC, which is a private equity investment firm based in Chicago, Illinois. The Nuveen family of advisers has been providing advice to investment companies since 1976.

Nuveen Fund Advisors has selected its affiliate, Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (“ Nuveen Asset Management ”), located at 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606, to serve as sub-adviser to each fund. Nuveen Asset Management manages the investment of the funds’ assets on a discretionary basis, subject to the supervision of Nuveen Fund Advisors.

In addition to Nuveen Asset Management, Altrinsic Global Advisors, LLC (“ Altrinsic ”) and Hansberger Global Investors, Inc. (“ HGI ”) serve as sub-advisers for Nuveen International Fund and Altrinsic, HGI and Lazard Asset Management LLC (“ Lazard ”) serve as sub-advisers for Nuveen International Select Fund.

Altrinsic, located at 8 Sound Shore Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830, was established in 2000 and is an employee-controlled and majority-owned firm specializing in global and international investment management. As of December 31, 2011, Altrinsic had assets under management of approximately $10.7 billion. Altrinsic’s investment philosophy is based on value creation and the belief that a company’s valuation is a function of its future financial productivity (i.e., sustainable returns-on-capital relative to cost of capital) adjusted for associated risk. In implementing its philosophy, Altrinsic’s team capitalizes on inefficiencies (i.e. mispriced securities) in the world’s equity markets by taking a long-term view and leveraging proprietary individual-company analysis, global industry knowledge, and a distinctive cross-border frame of reference. Predicated on the time-tested principles of fundamental value investing, Altrinsic’s investment approach is bottom-up, fundamentally driven, internationally focused, and all-cap. Altrinsic has been providing advice to investment companies since 2006.

HGI, located at 401 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1700, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hansberger Group, Inc., which is a subsidiary of Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. The firm was founded in 1994. As of December 31, 2011, HGI had assets under management of approximately $6.5 billion. HGI’s investment process begins with a series of quantitative screens that identify those companies with superior growth characteristics, including superior profitability, secular growth, sustainable competitive advantage, and strong capital structure. These screens are intended to identify those companies that have consistently been industry and market leaders. The result is HGI’s “Star List” of companies. The Star List companies are then rated based on their relative growth valuation and price momentum. HGI then generally narrows the universe to the most

 

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attractive 80 to 100 stocks in their ranking. Through rigorous fundamental analysis of each company, HGI uses a “Buy Profile” of six factors to select 60 to 70 stocks to build the portfolio. HGI generally sells a security if the buy profile deteriorates (often because the price target is met or the company’s fundamentals change) or if the portfolio is fully invested and a better investment opportunity arises. HGI has been providing advice to investment companies since 1997.

Lazard, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York 10112, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lazard Frères & Co., LLC. As of December 31, 2011, Lazard had assets under management of approximately $128.0 billion. Lazard employs a bottom-up, relative value approach in selecting stocks that includes proprietary database screening, accounting validation, fundamental analysis, and portfolio construction/risk evaluation. Lazard seeks to identify individual stocks of companies whose principal activities are located in emerging market countries that are believed to be undervalued based on their earnings, cash flow or asset values. Lazard has been providing advice to investment companies since 1991.

The portfolio managers primarily responsible for the funds’ management are:

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund. Cori B. Johnson, CFA, has managed the fund since August 1994. Ms. Johnson entered the financial services industry in 1981 and joined FAF Advisors, Inc. (“FAF”) in 1985. She joined Nuveen Asset Management on January 1, 2011 in connection with its acquisition of a portion of FAF’s asset management business.

Gerald C. Bren, CFA, has managed the fund since August 1994. Mr. Bren entered the financial services industry when he joined FAF in 1972. He joined Nuveen Asset Management on January 1, 2011 in connection with its acquisition of a portion of FAF’s asset management business.

Derek M. Sadowsky has managed the fund since February 2012. He entered the financial services industry in 1998 and joined Nuveen Asset Management on January 1, 2011 in connection with its acquisition of a portion of FAF’s asset management business. Prior to joining FAF in 2010, Mr. Sadowsky was an analyst at State Street Global Advisors in charge of the global basic materials sector. Previously, he was an associate at Putnam Investments where he worked on the global basic materials team, and served as an associate at Citigroup covering the domestic chemical sector.

Nuveen Equity Index Fund. Walter A. French has managed the fund since October 1999. Mr. French entered the financial services industry in 1974 and joined FAF in 1999. He joined Nuveen Asset Management on January 1, 2011 in connection with its acquisition of a portion of FAF’s asset management business.

David A. Friar has managed the fund since September 2000. Mr. Friar entered the financial services industry in 1998 and joined FAF in 1999. He joined Nuveen Asset Management on January 1, 2011 in connection with its acquisition of a portion of FAF’s asset management business.

Nuveen International Fund. Nuveen Asset Management allocates the management of the fund’s assets among the fund’s sub-advisers.

The following individuals have been primarily responsible, since November 2008, for the day-to-day management of the portion of the fund managed by Altrinsic: John Hock, CFA, John L. DeVita, CFA and Rehan Chaudhri.

 

   

Mr. Hock founded Altrinsic Global Advisors in 2000 and has been its Chief Investment Officer since inception. Prior to Altrinsic, Mr. Hock was a portfolio manager with Hansberger Global Investors. He began his global equity career in 1990.

   

Mr. DeVita, Principal, has been a portfolio manager of Altrinsic Global Advisors since its founding in 2000. Prior to Altrinsic, Mr. DeVita was an equity analyst with Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisors and Société Générale Asset Management. He began his global equity career in 1991.

 

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Mr. Chaudhri, Principal, has been a portfolio manager of Altrinsic Global Advisors since 2003. Prior to Altrinsic, Mr. Chaudhri was a portfolio manager with Lazard Asset Management. He began his global equity career in 1993.

The following individuals have been primarily responsible, since November 2008, for the day-to-day management of the portion of the fund managed by HGI: Thomas R. H. Tibbles, CFA, Barry A. Lockhart, CFA, Trevor Graham, CFA, and Patrick Tan.

 

   

Mr. Tibbles joined HGI in 1999 as Managing Director of Canada. Prior to joining HGI, he was head of the Global Equity Team at Indago Capital Management in Toronto, which was an affiliate of Canada Life. He began his career in the investment industry in 1986.

   

Mr. Lockhart joined HGI in 1999 and serves as Deputy Managing Director—Canada. Prior to joining HGI, he was a portfolio manager of foreign equity securities for Indago Capital Management. He began his career in the investment industry in 1989.

   

Mr. Graham joined HGI in 2004 and serves as Senior Vice President—Research. Prior to joining HGI, he maintained several different positions, including portfolio management and fundamental analyst for Phillips, Hager & North Investment Management Ltd., where he was employed from 1996 to 2004.

   

Mr. Tan, Senior Vice President—Research, joined HGI in 1999. Prior to joining HGI, he was an Analyst at Indago Capital Management from July 1997 to March 1999. He has more than five years of investment-related experience.

Mr. Tibbles, as team leader, has ultimate authority and veto power over all buy and sell decisions. All team members are responsible for research coverage which is assigned by global industry sectors, recommending stocks and recommending subsequent buy and sell decisions.

The following individuals are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the portion of the fund managed by Nuveen Asset Management: Keith B. Hembre, CFA, Walter A. French, David A. Friar, and Derek B. Bloom, CFA.

 

   

Mr. Hembre has managed the fund since November 2008. Mr. Hembre entered the financial services industry in 1992 and joined FAF in 1997. He joined Nuveen Asset Management on January 1, 2011 in connection with its acquisition of a portion of FAF’s asset management business.

   

Mr. French has managed the fund since November 2008. Information on Mr. French appears above under “Nuveen Equity Index Fund.”

   

Mr. Friar has managed the fund since February 2010. Information on Mr. Friar appears above under “Nuveen Equity Index Fund.”

   

Mr. Bloom has managed the fund since February 2010. Mr. Bloom entered the financial services industry in 2002 and joined FAF in 2003. He joined Nuveen Asset Management on January 1, 2011 in connection with its acquisition of a portion of FAF’s asset management business.

Nuveen International Select Fund. Nuveen Asset Management allocates the fund’s assets among the fund’s sub-advisers.

The following individuals have been primarily responsible, since the fund’s inception, for the day-to-day management of the portion of the fund managed by Altrinsic: John Hock, CFA, John L. DeVita, CFA, and Rehan Chaudhri. Information on Mr. Hock, Mr. DeVita and Mr. Chaudhri appears above under “Nuveen International Fund.”

The following individuals have been primarily responsible, since the fund’s inception, for the day-to-day management of the portion of the fund managed by HGI: Thomas R. H. Tibbles, CFA, Barry A. Lockhart, CFA, Trevor Graham, CFA, and Patrick Tan. Information on Mr. Tibbles, Mr. Lockhart, Mr. Graham and Mr. Tan appears above under “Nuveen International Fund.”

 

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The following individuals have been primarily responsible, since the fund’s inception, for the day-to-day management of the portion of the fund managed by Lazard: James M. Donald and John R. Reinsberg.

 

   

Mr. Donald is a Managing Director and Head of the Emerging Markets Group at Lazard. He joined Lazard in 1996 and is a CFA Charterholder. Mr. Donald has been working in the investment industry for 21 years.

 

   

Mr. Reinsberg is a Deputy Chairman and Head of International and Global Products at Lazard. He also oversees the day-to-day operations of Lazard’s international equity investment team. He joined Lazard in 1992 and has 25 years investment experience.

The following individuals are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the portion of the fund managed by Nuveen Asset Management: Keith B. Hembre, CFA, Walter A. French, David A. Friar and Derek B. Bloom, CFA.

 

   

Mr. Hembre has managed the fund since its inception. Information on Mr. Hembre appears above under “Nuveen International Fund.”

   

Mr. French has managed the fund since its inception. Information on Mr. French appears above under “Nuveen Equity Index Fund.”

   

Mr. Friar has managed the fund since February 2010. Information on Mr. Friar appears above under “Nuveen Equity Index Fund.”

   

Mr. Bloom has managed the fund since February 2010. Information on Mr. Bloom appears above under “Nuveen International Fund.”

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund. Harold R. Goldstein has managed the fund since July 2002. Mr. Goldstein entered the financial services industry in 1982 and joined FAF in 2002. He joined Nuveen Asset Management on January 1, 2011 in connection with its acquisition of a portion of FAF’s asset management business.

Scott M. Mullinix, CFA, has managed the fund since April 2006. Mr. Mullinix entered the financial services industry in 1989 and joined FAF in 2006. He joined Nuveen Asset Management on January 1, 2011 in connection with its acquisition of a portion of FAF’s asset management business.

James A. Diedrich, CFA, has managed the fund since February 2006. Mr. Diedrich entered the financial services industry in 1984 and joined FAF in 2006. He joined Nuveen Asset Management on January 1, 2011 in connection with its acquisition of a portion of FAF’s asset management business.

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund. David A. Chalupnik, CFA, has managed the fund since January 2003. Mr. Chalupnik entered the financial services industry in 1984 and joined FAF in 2002. He joined Nuveen Asset Management on January 1, 2011 in connection with its acquisition of a portion of FAF’s asset management business.

Anthony R. Burger, CFA, has managed the fund since October 2004. He entered the financial services industry in 1994 and joined FAF in 2003. He joined Nuveen Asset Management on January 1, 2011 in connection with its acquisition of a portion of FAF’s asset management business.

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund. James A. Diedrich has managed the fund since February 2006. Information on Mr. Diedrich appears above under “Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund.”

Harold R. Goldstein has managed the fund since September 2005. Information on Mr. Goldstein appears above under “Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund.”

Scott Mullinix has managed the fund since April 2006. Information on Mr. Mullinix appears above under “Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund.”

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund. Walter A. French has managed the fund since March 2001. Information on Mr. French appears above under “Nuveen Equity Index Fund.”

David A. Friar has managed the fund since March 2001. Information on Mr. Friar appears above under “Nuveen Equity Index Fund.”

 

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Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund. Anthony R. Burger, CFA, has managed the fund since May 2005. Information on Mr. Burger appears above under “Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund.”

Scott M. Tonneson, CFA, has managed the fund since February 2012. Mr. Tonneson began working in the financial industry in 1994 and joined FAF in 2007. Prior to that, he worked at Ameriprise Financial as a quantitative equity analyst, business analyst, and account analyst. He joined Nuveen Asset Management on January 1, 2011, in connection with its acquisition of a portion of FAF’s asset management business.

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund. David A. Chalupnik has managed the fund since April 2012. Information on Mr. Chalupnik appears above under “Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund.”

Karen L. Bowie, CFA, has managed the fund since April 2012. Ms. Bowie entered the financial services industry when she joined FAF in 1984, and she rejoined FAF in 1999. She joined Nuveen Asset Management on January 1, 2011 in connection with its acquisition of a portion of FAF’s asset management business.

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund. Walter A. French has managed the fund since its inception. Information on Mr. French appears above under “Nuveen Equity Index Fund.”

David R. Cline has managed the fund since the fund’s inception. Mr. Cline entered the financial services industry when he joined FAF in 1989. He joined Nuveen Asset Management on January 1, 2011 in connection with its acquisition of a portion of FAF’s asset management business.

David A. Friar has managed the fund since its inception. Information on Mr. Friar appears above under “Nuveen Equity Index Fund.”

Keith B. Hembre, CFA, has managed the fund since the fund’s inception. Information on Mr. Hembre appears above under “Nuveen International Fund.”

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund. Robert S. McDougall, CFA, has managed the fund since May 2004. He entered the financial services industry in 1988 and joined FAF in 2004. He joined Nuveen Asset Management on January 1, 2011 in connection with its acquisition of a portion of FAF’s asset management business.

Jon A. Loth, CFA, has managed the fund since October 2007. He previously was an equity analyst for FAF. Mr. Loth entered the financial services industry in 1994 and joined FAF in 2004. He joined Nuveen Asset Management on January 1, 2011 in connection with its acquisition of a portion of FAF’s asset management business.

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund. Walter A. French has managed the fund since March 2001. Information on Mr. French appears above under “Nuveen Equity Index Fund.”

David A. Friar has managed the fund since March 2001. Information on Mr. Friar appears above under “Nuveen Equity Index Fund.”

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund. Allen D. Steinkopf, CFA, has managed the fund since July 2004. He entered the financial services industry in 1993 and joined FAF in 2003. He joined Nuveen Asset Management on January 1, 2011 in connection with its acquisition of a portion of FAF’s asset management business.

Mark A. Traster, CFA, has managed the fund since December 2008. Mr. Traster entered the financial services industry in 1992 and joined FAF in 2004. He joined Nuveen Asset Management on January 1, 2011 in connection with its acquisition of a portion of FAF’s asset management business.

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund. Karen L. Bowie, has managed the fund since July 2005. Information on Ms. Bowie appears above under “Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund.”

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund. David R. Cline has managed the fund since December 2009. Information on Mr. Cline appears above under “Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund.”

Walter A. French has managed the fund since December 2009. Information on Mr. French appears above under “Nuveen Equity Index Fund.”

 

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David A. Friar has managed the fund since December 2009. Information on Mr. Friar appears above under “Nuveen Equity Index Fund.”

Keith B. Hembre, CFA, has managed the fund since the fund’s inception in December 2009. Information on Mr. Hembre appears above under “Nuveen International Fund.”

Derek B. Bloom, CFA, has managed the fund since February 2011. Information on Mr. Bloom appears above under “Nuveen International Fund.”

Additional information about the portfolio managers’ compensation, other accounts managed by the portfolio managers and the portfolio managers’ ownership of securities in the funds is provided in the statement of additional information.

Management Fees

The management fee schedule for each fund consists of two components: a fund-level fee, based only on the amount of assets within a fund, and a complex-level fee, based on the aggregate amount of all eligible fund assets managed by Nuveen Fund Advisors.

The annual fund-level fee, payable monthly, is based upon the average daily net assets of each fund as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Nuveen
Dividend
Value
Fund
   

Nuveen

Equity

Index

Fund

   

Nuveen

Inter-
national

Fund

   

Nuveen

Inter-

national

Select

Fund

    Nuveen
Large
Cap
Growth
Oppor-
tunities
Fund
    Nuveen
Large
Cap
Select
Fund
    Nuveen
Mid
Cap
Growth
Oppor-
tunities
Fund
   

Nuveen

Mid
Cap

Index

Fund

 
For the first $125 million     0.6000     0.1000     0.8500     0.8500     0.6500     0.5500     0.7000     0.1500
For the next $125 million     0.5875     0.0875     0.8375     0.8375     0.6375     0.5375     0.6875     0.1375
For the next $250 million     0.5750     0.0750     0.8250     0.8250     0.6250     0.5250     0.6750     0.1250
For the next $500 million     0.5625     0.0625     0.8125     0.8125     0.6125     0.5125     0.6625     0.1125
For the next $1 billion     0.5500     0.0500     0.8000     0.8000     0.6000     0.5000     0.6500     0.1000
For net assets over $2 billion     0.5250     0.0250     0.7750     0.7750     0.5750     0.4750     0.6250     0.0750

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Nuveen
Mid
Cap
Select
Fund
    Nuveen
Mid
Cap
Value
Fund
   

Nuveen

Quanti-

tative

Enhanced

Core
Equity

Fund

    Nuveen
Small
Cap
Growth
Oppor-
tunities
Fund
   

Nuveen

Small
Cap

Index

Fund

    Nuveen
Small Cap
Select
Fund
   

Nuveen

Small
Cap

Value

Fund

   

Nuveen
Tactical
Market
Oppor-

tunities
Fund

 
For the first $125 million     0.7000     0.7000     0.3000     0.8000     0.1500     0.7000     0.7000     0.6000
For the next $125 million     0.6875     0.6875     0.2875     0.7875     0.1375     0.6875     0.6875     0.5875
For the next $250 million     0.6750     0.6750     0.2750     0.7750     0.1250     0.6750     0.6750     0.5750
For the next $500 million     0.6625     0.6625     0.2625     0.7625     0.1125     0.6625     0.6625     0.5625
For the next1 $1 billion     0.6500     0.6500     0.2500     0.7500     0.1000     0.6500     0.6500     0.5500
For net assets over $2 billion     0.6250     0.6250     0.2250     0.7250     0.0750     0.6250     0.6250     0.5250

Each fund’s complex-level fee rate is determined by taking the current overall complex-level fee rate, which is based on the aggregate amount of the “eligible assets” of all Nuveen funds, and making, as appropriate, an upward adjustment to that rate based upon the percentage of the particular fund’s assets that are not “eligible assets.” The maximum overall complex-level fee rate is 0.2000% of a fund’s average daily net assets, which is based upon complex-level eligible assets of $55 billion, with the complex-level fee rate decreasing incrementally for eligible assets above that level. Fund-specific complex-level fee rates will not exceed the maximum overall complex-level fee rate of 0.2000%. As of December 31, 2011, the funds’ complex-level fee rates were as follows:

 

       Complex-Level Fee Rate  
Nuveen Dividend Value Fund      0.1953
Nuveen Equity Index Fund      0.2000

 

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       Complex-Level Fee Rate  
Nuveen International Fund      0.2000
Nuveen International Select Fund      0.2000
Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      0.1997
Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund      0.2000
Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      0.1993
Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund      0.1945
Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund      0.2000
Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund      0.2000
Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund      0.2000
Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      0.2000
Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund      0.1978
Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund      0.2000
Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund      0.2000
Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund      0.1814

The table below reflects management fees paid to FAF (prior to January 1, 2011) and to Nuveen Fund Advisors (starting on January 1, 2011), after taking into account any fee waivers, for the funds’ most recently completed fiscal year. FAF provided advisory services pursuant to a different management agreement with a different fee schedule. FAF did not provide any administrative services under that agreement.

 

       Management Fee
as a % of Average
Daily Net Assets
 
Nuveen Dividend Value Fund      0.75
Nuveen Equity Index Fund      0.19
Nuveen International Fund      1.02
Nuveen International Select Fund      1.02
Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      0.80
Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund      0.73
Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      0.84
Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund      0.28
Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund      0.31
Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund      0.83
Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund      0.28
Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      0.91
Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund      0.02
Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund      0.80
Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund      0.84
Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund      0.54

Nuveen Fund Advisors has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses through February 28, 2013 so that total annual fund operating expenses, after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements and excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, for the following funds do not exceed the percentages of the average daily net assets listed below of any class of fund shares.

 

Fund    Class A     Class B     Class C     Class R3     Class I  
Nuveen Equity Index Fund      0.62     1.37     1.37     0.87     0.37
Nuveen International Fund      1.49            2.24     1.74     1.24
Nuveen International Select Fund      1.49            2.24     1.74     1.24
Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund      0.75            1.50     1.00     0.50
Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund      1.41            2.16            1.16

 

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Fund    Class A     Class B     Class C     Class R3     Class I  
Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund      1.34     2.09     2.09     1.59     1.09
Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund      0.70            1.45            0.45
Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      1.47     2.22     2.22     1.72     1.22
Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund      0.83            1.58     1.08     0.58
Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund      1.50            2.25     1.75     1.25
Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund      1.20            1.95            0.95

The expense limitations described above may be terminated or modified prior to that date only with the approval of the Board of Directors of the funds.

Nuveen Fund Advisors has agreed to reimburse management fees across all share classes through December 31, 2012, for the funds listed in the table below, to the extent necessary to maintain Class I share total annual operating expenses, not including any acquired fund fees and expenses, at the applicable percentage of daily net assets listed in the Maximum Expense Level column of the table below, provided that in no event will Nuveen Fund Advisors be required to make any reimbursements that would result in an annualized net management fee of less than the applicable percentage of daily net assets listed in the Minimum Management Fee column of the below.

 

Fund    Maximum Expense Level     Minimum Management Fee  
Nuveen Dividend Value Fund      0.95     0.78
Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      0.98     0.80
Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund      1.13     0.75
Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      0.99     0.84
Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund      1.00     0.80

Information regarding the Board of Directors’ approval of the investment management agreements for the funds is currently available in the funds’ annual reports to shareholders for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011.

 

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The funds’ investment objectives, which are described in the “Fund Summaries” section, may be changed without shareholder approval. If a fund’s investment objective changes, you will be notified at least 60 days in advance. The funds’ investment policies may be changed by the Board of Directors without shareholder approval unless otherwise noted in this prospectus or the statement of additional information.

The funds’ principal investment strategies are discussed in the “Fund Summaries” section. These are the strategies that the funds’ investment adviser and sub-adviser(s) believe are most likely to be important in trying to achieve the funds’ investment objectives. This section provides more information about these strategies, as well as information about some additional strategies that the funds’ sub-adviser(s) uses, or may use, to achieve the funds’ objectives. You should be aware that each fund may also use strategies and invest in securities that are not described in this prospectus, but that are described in the statement of additional information. For a copy of the statement of additional information, call Nuveen Investor Services at (800) 257-8787 or visit Nuveen’s website at www.nuveen.com.

Securities Lending

Each fund, other than Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund, may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of its total assets to broker-dealers, banks, and other institutions to generate additional income. When a fund loans its portfolio securities, it will receive, at the inception of each loan, cash collateral equal to at least 102% of the value of the loaned securities. Under these

 

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funds’ securities lending agreement, the securities lending agent will generally bear the risk that a borrower may default on its obligation to return loaned securities. The funds, however, will be responsible for the risks associated with the investment of cash collateral. A fund may lose money on its investment of cash collateral or may fail to earn sufficient income on its investment to meet its obligations to the borrower.

When a dividend is paid on a security that is out on loan, the borrower receives the dividend and in turn makes a payment of the same amount to the fund. Dividends, if they constitute “qualified dividends,” are taxable at the same rate as long-term capital gains. These payments made by borrowers, however, are not qualified dividends, and are taxable at higher ordinary income rates. As a result, some of the distributions received by shareholders who hold fund shares in taxable accounts may be subject to taxation at a higher rate than if the fund had not loaned its portfolio securities.

Temporary Investments

In an attempt to respond to adverse market, economic, political, or other conditions, each fund may temporarily invest without limit in cash and in U.S. dollar-denominated high-quality money market instruments and other short-term securities, including money market funds. Being invested in these securities may keep a fund from participating in a market upswing and prevent the fund from achieving its investment objective.

Foreign Government Obligations

As a principal investment strategy, Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may purchase foreign government obligations that are non-dollar denominated or dollar denominated. While the foreign government obligations that the fund may purchase must have an investment grade rating from at least one rating agency, it is possible that such obligations will be issued by governments of emerging market countries. If the rating of a security is reduced below investment grade after purchase, the fund is not required to sell the security, but may consider doing so.

ETFs and Money Market Funds

As a principal investment strategy, Nuveen International Fund, Nuveen International Select Fund, Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund and Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may invest in securities of other open-end or closed-end investment companies, including exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), that invest primarily in securities of the types in which the funds may invest directly. An ETF is an investment company that holds a portfolio of securities generally designed to track the performance of a securities index, including industry, sector, country and region indexes. ETFs trade on a securities exchange and their shares may, at times, trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value. In addition, the funds will incur brokerage costs when purchasing and selling shares of ETFs. The funds will not invest in leveraged ETFs.

Generally, investments in ETFs are subject to statutory limitations prescribed by the 1940 Act. These limitations include a prohibition on a fund acquiring more than 3% of the voting shares of any other investment company, and a prohibition on investing more than 5% of a fund’s total assets in the securities of any one investment company or more than 10% of its total assets, in the aggregate, in investment company securities. Many ETFs, however, have obtained exemptive relief from the Securities and Exchange Commission (“ SEC ”) to permit unaffiliated funds to invest in the ETFs’ shares beyond these statutory limitations, subject to certain conditions and pursuant to a contractual arrangement between the ETFs and the investing funds. Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund intends to rely on these exemptive orders in order to invest in unaffiliated ETFs beyond the foregoing statutory limitations. Subject to certain conditions, Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund also may invest in money market funds beyond the statutory limits described above.

 

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Portfolio Holdings

A description of the funds’ policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the funds’ portfolio holdings is available in the funds’ statement of additional information. Certain portfolio holdings information for each fund is available on the funds’ website—www.nuveen.com—by clicking the “Our Products—Mutual Funds” link on the home page and following the applicable link for your fund in the “Search Mutual Fund Family” section. By following these links, you can obtain a list of your fund’s top ten holdings as of the end of the most recent month. A complete list of portfolio holdings information is generally made available on the funds’ website ten business days after the end of the month. This information will remain available on the website until the funds file with the Securities and Exchange Commission their annual, semi-annual or quarterly holdings report for the fiscal period that includes the date(s) as of which the website information is current.

 

LOGO

Risk is inherent in all investing. Investing in a mutual fund—even the most conservative—involves risk, including the risk that you may receive little or no return on your investment or even that you may lose part or all of your investment. Therefore, before investing you should consider carefully the principal risks for each fund and the other risks listed alphabetically below that you assume when you invest in the funds. Because of these risks, you should consider an investment in the funds to be a long-term investment.

Principal Risks

Commodities risk: Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may invest in instruments providing exposure to commodities as a principal investment strategy. Commodities markets historically have been extremely volatile, and the performance of securities that provide an exposure to those markets therefore also may be highly volatile. Commodity prices are affected by factors such as the cost of producing commodities, changes in consumer demand for commodities, the hedging and trading strategies of producers and consumers of commodities, speculative trading in commodities by commodity pools and other market participants, disruptions in commodity supply, drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs, and international economic, political, and regulatory developments. Suspensions or disruptions of market trading in the commodities markets and related futures markets may adversely affect the value of securities providing an exposure to the commodities markets.

Credit risk: Nuveen Dividend Value Fund and Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund are subject to the principal risk that the issuers of debt securities held by the fund, or to which the fund has exposure, will not make payments on the securities. There is also the risk that an issuer could suffer adverse changes in financial condition that could lower the credit quality of a security. This could lead to greater volatility in the price of the security and in shares of the fund. Also, a change in the credit quality rating of a bond could affect the bond’s liquidity and make it more difficult for the fund to sell. When the fund purchases unrated securities, it will depend on the sub-adviser’s analysis of credit risk without the assessment of an independent rating organization, such as Moody’s or Standard & Poor’s.

Derivatives risk: The use of derivatives presents risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in traditional securities. Among the risks presented are market risk, credit risk, management risk and liquidity risk. Derivatives can be highly volatile, illiquid and difficult to value, and there is the risk that changes in the value of a derivative held by a fund will not correlate with the underlying instruments or the fund’s other investments.

The use of derivatives can lead to losses because of adverse movements in the price or value of the underlying asset, index or rate, which may be magnified by certain features of the derivatives. Derivative instruments also involve the risk that a loss may

 

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be sustained as a result of the failure of the counterparty to the derivative instruments to make required payments or otherwise comply with the derivative instruments’ terms. These risks are heightened when the management team uses derivatives to enhance a fund’s return or as a substitute for a position or security, rather than solely to hedge (or offset) the risk of a position or security held by the fund.

In addition, when a fund invests in certain derivative securities, including, but not limited to, when-issued securities, forward commitments, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, it is effectively leveraging its investments, which could result in exaggerated changes in the net asset value of the funds’ shares and can result in losses that exceed the amount originally invested. The success of a fund’s derivatives strategies will depend on the sub-adviser’s ability to assess and predict the impact of market or economic developments on the underlying asset, index or rate and the derivative itself, without the benefit of observing the performance of the derivative under all possible market conditions. A fund may also enter into over-the-counter (OTC) transactions in derivatives. Transactions in the OTC markets generally are conducted on a principal-to-principal basis. The terms and conditions of these instruments generally are not standardized and tend to be more specialized or complex, and the instruments may be harder to value. In addition, certain derivative instruments and markets may not be liquid, which means the fund may not be able to close out a derivatives transaction in a cost-efficient manner.

Short positions in derivatives may involve greater risks than long positions, as the risk of loss is theoretically unlimited (unlike a long position, in which the risk of loss may be limited to the amount invested).

Equity security risk: Equity securities may decline significantly in price over short or extended periods of time. Price changes may occur in the market as a whole, or they may occur in only a particular country, company, industry, or sector of the market. In addition, the types of securities in which a particular fund invests, such as value stocks, growth stocks, large-capitalization stocks, mid-capitalization stocks, small-capitalization stocks and/or micro-capitalization stocks, may underperform the market as a whole.

ETF risk: As a principal investment strategy, Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may invest in ETFs. Like any fund, an ETF is subject to the risks of the underlying securities that it holds. In addition, investments in ETFs present certain risks that do not apply to investments in traditional mutual funds. Index-based ETFs are subject to tracking error risk, which is discussed below. In addition, ETFs are subject to fees and expenses (like management fees and operating expenses) and the fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any such fees and expenses paid by the ETFs in which it invests. Moreover, ETF shares may trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value. As ETFs trade on an exchange, they are subject to the risks of any exchange-traded instrument, including: (i) an active trading market for its shares may not develop or be maintained, (ii) trading of its shares may be halted by the exchange, and (iii) its shares may be delisted from the exchange.

Failure to match index performance: The ability of Nuveen Equity Index Fund, Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund and Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund to replicate the performance of their respective indices may be affected by, among other things, changes in securities markets, the manner in which performance of the index is calculated, changes in the composition of the index, the amount and timing of cash flows into and out of the fund, commissions, sales charges (if any), and other expenses.

Frequent trading risk: Frequent trading of fund securities may produce capital gains, which are taxable to shareholders when distributed. Frequent trading may also increase the amount of commissions or mark-ups to broker-dealers that a fund pays when it buys and sells securities, which may detract from the fund’s performance.

Futures contract risk: The use of futures contracts involves additional risks and transaction costs which could leave the fund in a worse position than if it had not used these instruments. Futures contracts may entail investment exposures that are greater

 

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than their cost would suggest. As a result, a small investment in futures contracts could have a large impact on performance.

High yield securities risk: Nuveen Dividend Value Fund and Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may invest in or have exposure to securities which are rated lower than investment grade as a principal investment strategy. High yield securities usually offer higher yields than investment grade securities, but also involve more risk. High yield securities may be more susceptible to real or perceived adverse economic conditions than investment grade securities. In addition, the secondary trading market may be less liquid, meaning that it may be more difficult to sell or buy a security at a favorable price or time. Consequently, a fund may have to accept a lower price to sell a security, sell other securities to raise cash, or give up an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative impact on the fund’s performance. High yield securities generally have more volatile prices and carry more risk to principal than investment grade securities.

Interest rate risk: Nuveen Dividend Value Fund and Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may invest in or have exposure to debt securities as a principal investment strategy. Debt securities fluctuate in value with changes in interest rates. In general, debt securities will increase in value when interest rates fall and decrease in value when interest rates rise. Longer-term debt securities are generally more sensitive to interest rate changes.

Investment focus risk: Different types of stocks tend to shift in and out of favor depending on market and economic conditions. Funds that emphasize a growth style of investing often seek companies experiencing high rates of current growth; such companies may be more volatile than other types of investments. Funds that emphasize a value style of investing often seek undervalued companies with characteristics for improved valuations; such companies are subject to the risk that the valuations never improve. Certain funds invest in companies with new, limited or cyclical product lines, services, markets, distribution channels or financial resources, or companies where the management of such companies may be dependent upon one or a few key people, or companies conducting initial public offerings or other major corporate events such as acquisitions, mergers, or liquidations; such companies can be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than stocks of larger, more established companies or the stock markets in general.

Mid-cap stock risk: While stocks of mid-cap companies may be slightly less volatile than those of small-cap companies, they still involve substantial risk. Mid-cap companies may have limited product lines, markets or financial resources, and they may be dependent on a limited management group. Stocks of mid-cap companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than those of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general.

Multi-manager risk: Because each sub-adviser of Nuveen International Fund and Nuveen International Select Fund makes investment decisions independently, it is possible that the security selection process of the sub-advisers may not complement one another. As a result, each fund’s exposure to a given security, industry, sector or market capitalization could be smaller or larger than would be the case if the fund was managed by a single sub-adviser. It is possible that one or more of the sub-advisers may, at any time, take positions that may be opposite of positions taken by other sub-advisers. In such cases, the funds will incur brokerage and other transaction costs, without accomplishing any net investment results. Sub-advisers also may be competing with one another for similar positions at the same time, which could have the result of increasing a security’s cost. The multi-manager approach could increase each fund’s portfolio turnover rates which may result in higher levels of realized capital gains or losses with respect to each fund’s portfolio securities, and higher brokerage commissions and other transaction costs. The sub-advisers selected may underperform the market generally or other sub-advisers that could have been selected for the funds.

Non-U.S./emerging markets risk: Nuveen International Fund and Nuveen International Select Fund invest primarily in equity securities that trade in markets

 

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other than the United States. As a principal investment strategy, Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may invest in or have exposure to equity and debt securities that were issued or trade outside the United States. Each other fund, other than Nuveen Equity Index Fund, Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund, Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund and Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund, may also invest in equity securities that trade in markets other than the United States as a principal investment strategy. Non-U.S. companies or U.S. companies with significant non-U.S. operations may be subject to risks in addition to those of companies that principally operate in the United States due to political, social and economic developments abroad, different regulatory environments and laws, potential seizure by the government of company assets, higher taxation, withholding taxes on dividends and interest and limitations on the use or transfer of portfolio assets. To the extent a fund is allowed to invest in depositary receipts, the fund will be subject to many of the same risks as when investing directly in non-U.S. securities. The holder of an unsponsored depositary receipt may have limited voting rights and may not receive as much information about the issuer of the underlying securities as would the holder of a sponsored depositary receipt.

Other non-U.S. investment risks include the following:

 

   

Enforcing legal rights may be difficult, costly and slow in non-U.S. countries, and there may be special problems enforcing claims against non-U.S. governments.

   

Non-U.S. companies may not be subject to accounting standards or governmental supervision comparable to U.S. companies, and there may be less public information about their operations.

   

Non-U.S. markets may be less liquid and more volatile than U.S. markets.

   

The U.S. and non-U.S. markets often rise and fall at different times or by different amounts due to economic or other developments particular to a given country or region. This phenomenon would tend to lower the overall price volatility of a portfolio that included both U.S. and non-U.S. securities. Sometimes, however, global trends will cause the U.S. and non-U.S. markets to move in the same direction, reducing or eliminating the risk reduction benefit of international investing.

   

Because the non-U.S. securities in which the funds invest, with the exception of American Depositary Receipts, generally trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, changes in currency exchange rates will affect the fund’s net asset value, the value of dividends and interest earned, and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities. A strong U.S. dollar relative to these other currencies will adversely affect the value of the fund.

   

Securities of companies traded in many countries outside the United States, particularly emerging markets countries, may be subject to further risks due to the inexperience of local investment professionals and financial institutions, the possibility of permanent or temporary termination of trading, and greater spreads between bid and asked prices for securities. In addition, non-U.S. exchanges and investment professionals are subject to less governmental regulation, and commissions may be higher than in the United States. Also, there may be delays in the settlement of non-U.S. exchange transactions.

   

A fund’s income from non-U.S. issuers may be subject to non-U.S. withholding taxes. In some countries, the fund also may be subject to taxes on trading profits and, on certain securities transactions, transfer or stamp duties tax. To the extent non-U.S. income taxes are paid by the fund, U.S. shareholders may be entitled to a credit or deduction for U.S. tax purposes.

   

Some countries, particularly emerging markets, restrict to varying degrees foreign investment in their securities markets. In some circumstances, these restrictions may limit or preclude investment in certain countries or may increase the cost of investing in securities of particular companies.

   

Emerging markets generally do not have the level of market efficiency and strict standards in accounting and securities regulation to be on par with advanced economies. Investments in emerging markets come with much greater risk due to political instability, domestic infrastructure problems, currency volatility and

 

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limited equity opportunities (many large companies may still be “state-run” or private). Also, local exchanges may not offer liquid markets for outside investors.

Other investment companies: Nuveen International Fund, Nuveen International Select Fund, Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund and Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may invest in other investment companies as a principal investment strategy. When a fund invests in other investment companies, you bear both your proportionate share of fund expenses and, indirectly, the expenses of the other investment companies.

Small-cap stock risk: As a principal investment strategy, Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund, Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund and Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund invest in small-cap stocks, which involve substantial risk. Stocks of small-cap companies involve substantial risk. These companies may lack the management expertise, financial resources, product diversification, and competitive strengths of larger companies. Prices of small-cap stocks may be subject to more abrupt or erratic movements than stock prices of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general. In addition, the frequency and volume of their trading may be less than is typical of larger companies, making them subject to wider price fluctuations. In some cases, there could be difficulties in selling the stocks of small-cap companies at the desired time and price. Stocks at the bottom end of the capitalization range of small-cap companies sometimes are referred to as “micro-cap” stocks. These stocks may be subject to extreme price volatility, as well as limited liquidity and limited research.

Smaller company risk: Prices of small-cap stocks may be subject to more abrupt or erratic movements, and to wider fluctuations, than stock prices of larger, more established companies or the market averages in general. It may be difficult to sell small-cap stocks at the desired time and price. While mid-cap stocks may be slightly less volatile than small-cap stocks, they still involve similar risks. As a principal investment strategy, Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund, Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund, and Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund invest in mid-cap stocks.

Tracking error risk: The performance of an index-based ETF or a custom basket of securities designed to track the performance of an index may not replicate the performance of the index.

Other Risks

Inflation risk: The value of assets or income from investments may be less in the future as inflation decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the value of a fund’s assets can decline, as can the value of a fund’s distributions.

Small fund risk: Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund and Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund currently have less assets than similar funds, and like other relatively small funds, large inflows and outflows may impact a fund’s market exposure for limited periods of time, causing a fund’s performance to vary from that of a fund’s model portfolio. This impact may be positive or negative, depending on the direction of market movement during the period affected. The funds have policies in place which seek to reduce the impact of these flows where Nuveen Fund Advisors has prior knowledge of them.

 

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The funds offer multiple classes of shares, each with a different combination of sales charges, fees, eligibility requirements and other features. Your financial advisor can help you determine which class is best for you. For further details, please see the statement of additional information.

 

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Class A Shares

Nuveen Equity Index Fund, Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund, Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund and Nuveen Quantitative Large Cap Core Fund only issue Class A shares for purchase by certain retirement plans and by qualifying clients of investment advisers, financial planners or other financial intermediaries that charge periodic or asset-based fees for their service. Class A shares are offered to these investors at their net asset value per share with no up-front sales charge.

For all other funds, you can purchase Class A shares at the offering price, which is the net asset value per share plus an up-front sales charge. You may qualify for a reduced sales charge, or the sales charge may be waived, as described in “How to Reduce Your Sales Charge.” Class A shares are also subject to an annual service fee of 0.25% of your fund’s average daily net assets, which compensates your financial advisor or other financial intermediary for providing ongoing service to you. Nuveen Securities, LLC (the “ Distributor ”), a subsidiary of Nuveen Investments and the distributor of the funds, retains the up-front sales charge and the service fee on accounts with no financial intermediary of record. The up-front Class A sales charges for the funds are as follows:

 

Amount of Purchase   

Sales Charge as %
of Public

Offering Price

   

Sales Charge as %
of Net Amount

Invested

   

Maximum

Financial Intermediary

Commission as % of

Public Offering Price

 
Less than $50,000      5.75     6.10     5.00
$50,000 but less than $100,000      4.50        4.71        4.00   
$100,000 but less than $250,000      3.75        3.90        3.25   
$250,000 but less than $500,000      2.75        2.83        2.50   
$500,000 but less than $1,000,000      2.00        2.04        1.75   
$1,000,000 and over*                    1.00   

 

  * You can purchase $1 million or more of Class A shares at net asset value without an up-front sales charge. The Distributor pays financial intermediaries of record a commission equal to 1% of the first $2.5 million, plus 0.75% of the next $2.5 million, plus 0.50% of the amount over $5 million. Unless you are eligible for a waiver, you may be assessed a contingent deferred sales charge (“ CDSC ”) of 1% if you redeem any of your shares within 12 months of purchase. See “How to Sell Shares—Contingent Deferred Sales Charge” below for more information.

Class B Shares

Nuveen International Fund, Nuveen International Select Fund, Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund, Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund, Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund, Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund, Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund, Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund and Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund do not issue Class B shares. The remaining funds will issue Class B shares upon the exchange of Class B shares from another Nuveen Mutual Fund or for purposes of dividend reinvestment, but Class B shares are not available for new accounts or for additional investment into existing accounts.

Class B shares are subject to annual distribution and service fees of 1% of your fund’s average daily net assets. The annual 0.25% service fee compensates your financial advisor or other financial intermediary for providing ongoing service to you. The annual 0.75% distribution fee compensates the Distributor for paying your

 

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financial advisor or other financial intermediary a 4.25% up-front sales commission, which includes an advance of the first year’s service fee. The Distributor retains the service and distribution fees on accounts with no financial intermediary of record. If you redeem your shares within six years of purchase, you will normally pay a CDSC as shown in the schedule below. The CDSC is based on your purchase price or redemption proceeds, whichever is lower. You do not pay a CDSC on any Class B shares you purchase by reinvesting dividends.

 

Years Since Purchase    0-1     1-2     2-3     3-4     4-5     5-6     Over 6  
CDSC      5     5     4     3     2     1     None   

Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after you buy them so that the distribution fees you pay over the life of your investment are limited. You will continue to pay an annual service fee on any converted Class B shares.

Class C Shares

You can purchase Class C shares at the offering price, which is the net asset value per share without any up-front sales charge. Class C shares are subject to annual distribution and service fees of 1% of your fund’s average daily net assets. The annual 0.25% service fee compensates your financial advisor or other financial intermediary for providing ongoing service to you. The annual 0.75% distribution fee compensates the Distributor for paying your financial advisor or other financial intermediary an ongoing sales commission as well as an advance of the first year’s service and distribution fees. The Distributor retains the service and distribution fees on accounts with no financial intermediary of record. If you redeem your shares within 12 months of purchase, you will normally pay a 1% CDSC, which is calculated on the lower of your purchase price or redemption proceeds. You do not pay a CDSC on any Class C shares you purchase by reinvesting dividends. Class C shares do not convert.

The funds have established a limit to the amount of Class C shares that may be purchased by an individual investor. See the statement of additional information for more information.

Class R3 Shares

Nuveen International Select Fund, Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund, Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund and Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund do not issue Class R3 shares. You can purchase Class R3 shares of the remaining funds at the offering price, which is the net asset value per share without any up-front sales charge. Class R3 shares are subject to annual distribution and service fees of 0.50% of your fund’s average daily net assets. Class R3 shares are only available for purchase by eligible retirement plans. Class R3 shares are not available to traditional and Roth IRAs, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, SEPs, SAR-SEPs, SIMPLE IRAs or individual 403(b) plans. See the statement of additional information for more information.

Class I Shares

You can purchase Class I shares at the offering price, which is the net asset value per share without any up-front sales charge. As Class I shares are not subject to sales charges or ongoing service or distribution fees, they have lower ongoing expenses than the other classes.

Class I shares are available for purchase by clients of financial intermediaries who charge such clients an ongoing fee for advisory, investment, consulting or related services. Such clients may include individuals, corporations, endowments and foundations. The minimum initial investment for such clients is $100,000, but this minimum will be lowered to $250 for clients of financial intermediaries that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000. The Distributor may also lower the minimum to $250 for clients of financial intermediaries anticipated to reach this Class I share holdings level.

Class I shares are also available for purchase by family offices and their clients. A family office is a company that provides certain financial and other services to a high net worth family or families. The minimum initial investment for family offices and

 

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their clients is $100,000, but this minimum will be lowered to $250 for clients of family offices that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000. The Distributor may also lower the minimum to $250 for clients of family offices anticipated to reach this Class I share holdings level.

Class I shares are also available for purchase, with no minimum initial investment, by the following categories of investors:

 

   

Certain employer-sponsored retirement plans.

   

Certain bank or broker-affiliated trust departments.

   

Advisory accounts of Nuveen Fund Advisors and its affiliates.

   

Current and former trustees/directors of any Nuveen Fund, and their immediate family members (as defined in the statement of additional information).

   

Officers, directors and former directors of Nuveen Investments and its affiliates, and their immediate family members.

   

Full-time and retired employees of Nuveen Investments and its affiliates, and their immediate family members.

   

Certain financial intermediary personnel, and their immediate family members.

Please refer to the statement of additional information for more information about Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R3 and Class I shares, including more detailed program descriptions and eligibility requirements. Additional information is also available from your financial advisor, who can also help you prepare any necessary application forms.

 

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The funds offer a number of ways to reduce or eliminate the up-front sales charge on Class A shares. See “What Share Classes We Offer” (above) for a discussion of eligibility requirements for purchasing Class I shares.

Class A Sales Charge Reductions

 

   

Rights of Accumulation. In calculating the appropriate sales charge on a purchase of Class A shares of a fund, you may be able to add the amount of your purchase to the value, based on the current net asset value per share, of all of your prior purchases of any Nuveen Mutual Fund.

   

Letter of Intent. Subject to certain requirements, you may purchase Class A shares of a fund at the sales charge rate applicable to the total amount of the purchases you intend to make over a 13-month period.

For purposes of calculating the appropriate sales charge as described under Rights of Accumulation and Letter of Intent above, you may include purchases by (i) you, (ii) your spouse or domestic partner and children under the age of 21 years, and (iii) a corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship that is 100% owned by any of the persons in (i) or (ii). In addition, a trustee or other fiduciary can count all shares purchased for a single trust, estate or other single fiduciary account that has multiple accounts (including one or more employee benefit plans of the same employer).

Class A Sales Charge Waivers

Class A shares of a fund may be purchased at net asset value without a sales charge as follows:

 

   

Purchases of $1,000,000 or more.

   

Monies representing reinvestment of Nuveen Mutual Fund distributions.

   

Certain employer-sponsored retirement plans.

   

Employees of Nuveen Investments and its affiliates. Purchases by full-time and retired employees of Nuveen Investments and its affiliates and such employees’ immediate family members (as defined in the statement of additional information).

   

Current and former trustees/directors of the Nuveen Funds.

   

Financial intermediary personnel. Purchases by any person who, for at least the last 90 days, has been an officer, director, or employee of any financial intermediary or any such person’s immediate family member.

 

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Certain trust departments. Purchases by bank or broker-affiliated trust departments investing funds over which they exercise exclusive discretionary investment authority and that are held in a fiduciary, agency, advisory, custodial or similar capacity.

   

Additional categories of investors. Purchases made (i) by investors purchasing on a periodic fee, asset-based fee or no transaction fee basis through a broker-dealer sponsored mutual fund purchase program; (ii) by clients of investment advisers, financial planners or other financial intermediaries that charge periodic or asset-based fees for their services; and (iii) through a financial intermediary that has entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer the Funds’ shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts and that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

In order to obtain a sales charge reduction or waiver, it may be necessary at the time of purchase for you to inform the funds or your financial advisor of the existence of other accounts in which there are holdings eligible to be aggregated for such purposes. You may need to provide the funds or your financial advisor information or records, such as account statements, in order to verify your eligibility for a sales charge reduction or waiver. This may include account statements of family members and information regarding Nuveen Mutual Fund shares held in accounts with other financial advisors. You or your financial advisor must notify the Distributor at the time of each purchase if you are eligible for any of these programs. The funds may modify or discontinue these programs at any time.

 

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Fund shares may be purchased on any business day, which is any day the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) is open for business. Generally, the NYSE is closed on weekends and national holidays. The share price you pay depends on when the Distributor receives your order and on the share class you are purchasing. Orders received before the close of trading on a business day (normally, 4:00 p.m. New York time) will receive that day’s closing share price; otherwise, you will receive the next business day’s price.

You may purchase fund shares (1) through a financial advisor or (2) directly from the funds.

Through a Financial Advisor

You may buy shares through your financial advisor, who can handle all the details for you, including opening a new account. Financial advisors can also help you review your financial needs and formulate long-term investment goals and objectives. In addition, financial advisors generally can help you develop a customized financial plan, select investments and monitor and review your portfolio on an ongoing basis to help assure your investments continue to meet your needs as circumstances change. Financial advisors (including brokers or agents) are paid for providing ongoing investment advice and services, either from fund sales charges and fees or by charging you a separate fee in lieu of a sales charge.

Financial advisors or other dealer firms may charge their customers a processing or service fee in connection with the purchase or redemption of fund shares. The amount and applicability of such a fee is determined and disclosed to customers by each individual dealer. Processing or service fees typically are fixed, nominal dollar amounts and are in addition to the sales and other charges described in this prospectus and the statement of additional information. Your dealer will provide you with specific information about any processing or service fees you will be charged. Shares you purchase through your financial advisor or other intermediary will normally be held with that firm. For more information, please contact your financial advisor.

Directly from the Funds

Eligible investors may purchase shares directly from the funds.

 

   

By wire. You can purchase shares by making a wire transfer from your bank. Before making an initial investment by wire, you must submit a new account

 

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form to a fund. After receiving your form, a service representative will contact you with your account number and wiring instructions. Your order will be priced at the next closing share price based on the share class of your fund, calculated after your funds’ custodian receives your payment by wire. Wired funds must be received prior to 4:00 p.m. New York time to be eligible for same day pricing. Neither your fund nor the transfer agent are responsible for the consequences of delays resulting from the banking or Federal Reserve wire system, or from incomplete wiring instructions. Before making any additional purchases by wire, you should call Nuveen Investor Services at (800) 257-8787. You cannot purchase shares by wire on days when federally chartered banks are closed.

 

   

By mail. You may open an account directly with the funds and buy shares by completing an application and mailing it along with your check to: Nuveen Investor Services, P.O. Box 8530, Boston, Massachusetts 02266-8530. Applications may be obtained at www.nuveen.com or by calling (800) 257-8787. No third party checks will be accepted.

The funds do not consider the U.S. Postal Service or other independent delivery services to be their agents. Therefore, deposit in the mail or with such services, or receipt at the post office box above, of purchase orders or redemption requests does not constitute receipt by the transfer agent of the funds.

 

   

On-line. Existing shareholders with direct accounts may process certain account transactions on-line. You may purchase additional shares or exchange shares between existing, identically registered direct accounts. You can also look up your account balance, history and dividend information, as well as order duplicate account statements and tax forms from the funds’ website. To access your account, click the “Our Products—Mutual Funds” link on www.nuveen.com and then choose “Account Access” under the “Shareholder Resources” tab. The system will walk you through the log-in process. To purchase shares on-line, you must have established Fund Direct privileges on your account prior to the requested transaction. See “Special Services—Fund Direct” below.

 

   

By telephone. Existing shareholders with direct accounts may also process account transactions via the funds’ automated information line. Simply call (800) 257-8787, press 1 for mutual funds and the voice menu will walk you through the process. To purchase shares by telephone, you must have established Fund Direct privileges on your account prior to the requested transaction. See “Special Services—Fund Direct” below.

 

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To help make your investing with us easy and efficient, we offer you the following services at no extra cost. Your financial advisor can help you complete the forms for these services, or you can call Nuveen Investor Services at (800) 257-8787 for copies of the necessary forms.

Systematic Investing

Once you have opened an account satisfying the applicable investment minimum, systematic investing allows you to make regular additional investments through automatic deductions from your bank account, directly from your paycheck, or from exchanging shares from another mutual fund account. The minimum automatic deduction is $100 per month. There is no charge to participate in your fund’s systematic investment plan. You can stop the deductions at any time by notifying your fund in writing.

 

   

From your bank account. You can make systematic investments of $100 or more per month by authorizing your fund to draw pre-authorized checks on your bank account.

   

From your paycheck. With your employer’s consent, you can make systematic investments each pay period (collectively meeting the monthly minimum of $100) by authorizing your employer to deduct monies from your paycheck.

 

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Systematic exchanging. You can make systematic investments by authorizing the Distributor to exchange shares from one Nuveen Mutual Fund account into another identically registered Nuveen Mutual Fund account of the same share class.

Systematic Withdrawal

If the value of your fund account is at least $10,000, you may request to have $50 or more withdrawn automatically from your account. You may elect to receive payments monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually, and may choose to receive a check, have the monies transferred directly into your bank account, paid to a third party or sent payable to you at an address other than your address of record. You must complete the appropriate section of the account application or Account Update Form to participate in each fund’s systematic withdrawal plan.

You should not establish systematic withdrawals if you intend to make concurrent purchases of Class A or Class C shares because you may unnecessarily pay a sales charge or CDSC on these purchases.

Exchanging Shares

You may exchange fund shares into an identically registered account for the same class of another Nuveen Mutual Fund available in your state. Your exchange must meet the minimum purchase requirements of the fund into which you are exchanging. You may also, under certain limited circumstances, exchange between certain classes of shares of the same fund, subject to the payment of any applicable CDSC. Please consult the statement of additional information for details.

Each fund reserves the right to revise or suspend the exchange privilege, limit the amount or number of exchanges, or reject any exchange. Shareholders will be provided with at least 60 days’ notice of any material revision to or termination of the exchange privilege.

Because an exchange between funds is treated for tax purposes as a purchase and sale, any gain may be subject to tax. An exchange between classes of shares of the same fund may not be considered a taxable event. You should consult your tax advisor about the tax consequences of exchanging your shares.

Fund Direct SM

The Fund Direct Program allows you to link your fund account to your bank account, transfer money electronically between these accounts and perform a variety of account transactions, including purchasing shares by telephone and investing through a systematic investment plan. You may also have dividends, distributions, redemption payments or systematic withdrawal plan payments sent directly to your bank account.

Reinstatement Privilege

If you redeem fund shares, you may reinvest all or part of your redemption proceeds up to one year later without incurring any additional charges. You may only reinvest into the same share class you redeemed. If you paid a CDSC, your fund will refund your CDSC and reinstate your holding period for purposes of calculating the CDSC. You may use this reinstatement privilege only once for any redemption. The reinstatement privilege is not available for Class B shares.

 

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You may sell (redeem) your shares on any business day. You will receive the share price next determined after your fund has received your properly completed redemption request. Your redemption request must be received before the close of trading on the NYSE (normally, 4:00 p.m. New York time) for you to receive that day’s price. The fund will normally mail your check the next business day after a redemption request is received, but in no event more than seven days after your request is received. If you are selling shares purchased recently with a check, your

 

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redemption proceeds will not be mailed until your check has cleared, which may take up to ten business days from your purchase date.

You may sell your shares (1) through a financial advisor or (2) directly to the funds.

Through a Financial Advisor

You may sell your shares through your financial advisor, who can prepare the necessary documentation. Your financial advisor may charge for this service.

Directly to the Funds

 

   

By mail. You can sell your shares at any time by sending a written request to the appropriate fund, c/o Nuveen Investor Services, P.O. Box 8530, Boston, Massachusetts 02266-8530. Your request must include the following information:

 

   

The fund’s name;

 

   

Your name and account number;

 

   

The dollar or share amount you wish to redeem;

 

   

The signature of each owner exactly as it appears on the account;

 

   

The name of the person to whom you want your redemption proceeds paid (if other than to the shareholder of record);

 

   

The address where you want your redemption proceeds sent (if other than the address of record);

 

   

Any certificates you have for the shares; and

 

   

Any required signature guarantees.

After you have established your account, signatures on a written request must be guaranteed if:

 

   

You would like redemption proceeds payable or sent to any person, address or bank account other than that on record;

 

   

You have changed the address on your fund’s records within the last 30 days;

 

   

Your redemption request is in excess of $50,000; or

 

   

You are requesting a change in ownership on your account.

Non-financial transactions, including establishing or modifying certain services such as changing bank information on an account, will require a signature guarantee or signature verification from a Medallion Signature Guarantee Program member or other acceptable form of authentication from a financial institution source. In addition to the situations described above, the funds reserve the right to require a signature guarantee, or another acceptable form of signature verification, in other instances based on the circumstances of a particular situation.

A signature guarantee assures that a signature is genuine and protects shareholders from unauthorized account transfers. Banks, savings and loan associations, trust companies, credit unions, broker-dealers and member firms of a national securities exchange may guarantee signatures. Call your financial intermediary to determine if it has this capability. A notary public is not an acceptable signature guarantor. Proceeds from a written redemption request will be sent to you by check unless another form of payment is requested.

 

   

On-line. You may redeem shares or exchange shares between existing, identically registered accounts on-line. To access your account, click the “Our Products—Mutual Funds” link on www.nuveen.com and then choose “Account Access” under the “Shareholder Resources” tab. The system will walk you through the log-in process. On-line redemptions are not available for shares owned in certificate form and, with respect to redemptions where the proceeds are payable by check, may not exceed $50,000. Checks will only be issued to

 

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An Important Note About Telephone Transactions

Although Nuveen Investor Services has certain safeguards and procedures to confirm the identity of callers, it will not be liable for losses resulting from following telephone instructions it reasonably believes to be genuine. Also, you should verify your trade confirmations immediately upon receipt.

 

 

you as the shareholder of record and mailed to your address of record. If you have established Fund Direct privileges, you may have redemption proceeds transferred electronically to your bank account.

 

   

By telephone. If your account is held with your fund and not in your brokerage account, and you have authorized telephone redemption privileges, call (800) 257-8787 to redeem your shares, press 1 for mutual funds and the voice menu will walk you through the process. Telephone redemptions are not available for shares owned in certificate form and, with respect to redemptions where the proceeds are payable by check, may not exceed $50,000. Checks will only be issued to you as the shareholder of record and mailed to your address of record, normally the next business day after the redemption request is received. If you have established Fund Direct privileges, you may have redemption proceeds transferred electronically to your bank account. In this case, the redemption proceeds will be transferred to your bank on the next business day after the redemption request is received. You should contact your bank for further information concerning the timing of the credit of the redemption proceeds in your bank account.

Contingent Deferred Sales Charge

If you redeem Class A, Class B or Class C shares that are subject to a CDSC, you may be assessed a CDSC upon redemption. When you redeem Class A, Class B or Class C shares subject to a CDSC, your fund will first redeem any shares that are not subject to a CDSC, and then redeem the shares you have owned for the longest period of time, unless you ask the fund to redeem your shares in a different order. No CDSC is imposed on shares you buy through the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The CDSC holding period is calculated on a monthly basis and begins on the first day of the month in which the purchase was made. When you redeem shares subject to a CDSC, the CDSC is calculated on the lower of your purchase price or redemption proceeds, deducted from your redemption proceeds, and paid to the Distributor. The CDSC may be waived under certain special circumstances as described in the statement of additional information.

Accounts with Low Balances

The funds reserve the right to liquidate or assess a low balance fee on any account (other than accounts holding Class R3 shares) held directly with the funds that has a balance that has fallen below the account balance minimum of $1,000 for any reason, including market fluctuations.

If a fund elects to exercise the right to assess a low balance fee, then annually the fund will assess a $15 low balance account fee on certain accounts with balances under the account balance minimum that are IRAs, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, or accounts established pursuant to the UTMA or UGMA. At the same time, other accounts with balances under the account balance minimum will be liquidated, with proceeds being mailed to the address of record. Prior to the assessment of any low balance fee or liquidation of low balance accounts, affected shareholders will receive a communication notifying them of the pending action, thereby providing time to ensure that balances are at or above the account balance minimum prior to any fee assessment or account liquidation. You will not be assessed a CDSC if your account is liquidated.

Redemptions In-Kind

The funds generally pay redemption proceeds in cash. Under unusual conditions that make cash payment unwise and for the protection of existing shareholders, the funds may pay all or a portion of your redemption proceeds in securities or other fund assets. Although it is unlikely that your shares would be redeemed in-kind, you would probably have to pay brokerage costs to sell the securities distributed to you, as well as taxes on any capital gains from that sale.

 

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Section 4     General Information

To help you understand the tax implications of investing in the funds, this section includes important details about how the funds make distributions to shareholders. We discuss some other fund policies as well. Please consult the statement of additional information and your tax advisor for more information about taxes.

 

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Dividends from a fund’s net investment income are normally declared and paid quarterly for Nuveen Dividend Value Fund and Nuveen Equity Index Fund. For each other fund, dividends from net investment income, if any, are normally declared and paid annually. For each of the funds, any capital gains are normally distributed at least once each year.

Payment and Reinvestment Options

The funds automatically reinvest your dividends in additional fund shares unless you request otherwise. You may request to have your dividends paid to you by check, sent via electronic funds transfer through ACH, or reinvested in shares of another Nuveen Mutual Fund. For further information, contact your financial advisor or call Nuveen Investor Services at (800) 257-8787. If you request that your distributions be paid by check but those distributions cannot be delivered because of an incorrect mailing address, or if a distribution check remains uncashed for six months, the undelivered or uncashed distributions and all future distributions will be reinvested in fund shares at the current net asset value.

Non-U.S. Income Tax Considerations

Investment income that the funds receive from their non-U.S. investments may be subject to non-U.S. income taxes, which generally will reduce fund distributions. However, the United States has entered into tax treaties with many non-U.S. countries that may entitle you to certain tax benefits.

Taxes and Tax Reporting

The funds will make distributions that may be taxed as ordinary income (which may be taxable at different rates, depending on the sources of the distributions) or capital gains (which may be taxable at different rates, depending on the length of time a fund holds its assets). Dividends from a fund’s long-term capital gains are generally taxable as capital gains, while dividends from short-term capital gains and net investment income are generally taxable as ordinary income. However, certain ordinary income distributions received from a fund that are determined to be qualified dividend income may be taxed at tax rates equal to those applicable to long-term capital gains. The tax you pay on a given capital gains distribution depends generally on how long the fund has held the portfolio securities it sold. It does not depend on how long you have owned your fund shares. Dividends generally do not qualify for a dividends received deduction if you are a corporate shareholder.

Early in each year, you will receive a statement detailing the amount and nature of all dividends and capital gains that you were paid during the prior year. If you hold your investment at the firm where you purchased your fund shares, you will receive the statement from that firm. If you hold your shares directly with the fund, the Distributor will send you the statement. The tax status of your dividends is the same whether you reinvest your dividends or elect to receive them in cash. The sale of shares in your account may produce a gain or loss, and is a taxable event. For tax purposes, an exchange of shares between funds is generally the same as a sale.

 

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Please note that if you do not furnish your fund with your correct Social Security number or employer identification number, you fail to provide certain certifications to your fund, you fail to certify whether you are a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien, or the Internal Revenue Service notifies the fund to withhold, federal law requires your fund to withhold federal income tax from your distributions and redemption proceeds at the applicable withholding rate.

Buying or Selling Shares Close to a Record Date

Buying fund shares shortly before the record date for a taxable dividend or capital gain distribution is commonly known as “buying the dividend.” The entire dividend may be taxable to you even though a portion of the dividend effectively represents a return of your purchase price.

Foreign Tax Credit

A regulated investment company with more than 50% of the value of its assets in stock or other securities of non-U.S. corporations at the close of a taxable year or that is a qualified fund of funds may, for such taxable year, elect to pass the regulated investment company’s foreign tax credits through to its investors.

Cost Basis Method

For shares acquired on or after January 1, 2012, you may elect a cost basis method to apply to all existing and future accounts you may establish. The cost basis method you select will determine the order in which shares are redeemed and how your cost basis information is calculated and subsequently reported to you and to the Internal Revenue Service. Please consult your tax advisor to determine which cost basis method best suits your specific situation. If you hold your account directly with a fund, please contact Nuveen Investor Services at (800) 257-8787 for instructions on how to make your election. If you hold your account with a financial intermediary, please contact that financial intermediary for instructions on how to make your election. If you hold your account directly with a fund and do not elect a cost basis method, your account will default to the average cost basis method. For a definition of “average cost basis method,” please see the glossary. Financial intermediaries choose their own default method.

 

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The Distributor serves as the selling agent and distributor of the funds’ shares. In this capacity, the Distributor manages the offering of the funds’ shares and is responsible for all sales and promotional activities. In order to reimburse the Distributor for its costs in connection with these activities, including compensation paid to financial intermediaries, each fund has adopted a distribution and service plan under Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. See “How You Can Buy and Sell Shares—What Share Classes We Offer” for a description of the distribution and service fees paid under this plan.

Under the plan, the Distributor receives a distribution fee for Class B, Class C and Class R3 shares primarily for providing compensation to financial intermediaries, including the Distributor, in connection with the distribution of shares. The Distributor receives a service fee for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R3 shares to compensate financial intermediaries, including the Distributor, for providing ongoing account services to shareholders. These services may include establishing and maintaining shareholder accounts, answering shareholder inquiries and providing other personal services to shareholders. These fees also compensate the Distributor for other expenses, including printing and distributing prospectuses to persons other than shareholders, and preparing, printing, and distributing advertising materials, sales literature and reports to shareholders used in connection with the sale of shares. Because these fees are paid out of the funds’ assets on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost

 

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you more than paying other types of sales charges. Long- term holders of Class B, Class C and Class R3 shares may pay more in distribution and service fees and CDSCs (Class B and Class C shares only) than the economic equivalent of the maximum front-end sales charge permitted under the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Conduct Rules.

Other Payments to Financial Intermediaries

In addition to the sales commissions and certain payments from distribution and service fees to financial intermediaries as previously described, the Distributor may from time to time make additional payments, out of its own resources, to certain financial intermediaries that sell shares of Nuveen Mutual Funds in order to promote the sales and retention of fund shares by those firms and their customers. The amounts of these payments vary by financial intermediary and, with respect to a given firm, are typically calculated by reference to the amount of the firm’s recent gross sales of Nuveen Mutual Fund shares and/or total assets of Nuveen Mutual Funds held by the firm’s customers. The level of payments that the Distributor is willing to provide to a particular financial intermediary may be affected by, among other factors, the firm’s total assets held in and recent net investments into Nuveen Mutual Funds, the firm’s level of participation in Nuveen Mutual Fund sales and marketing programs, the firm’s compensation program for its registered representatives who sell fund shares and provide services to fund shareholders, and the asset class of the Nuveen Mutual Funds for which these payments are provided. For 2011, these payments in the aggregate were approximately 0.070% to 0.073% of the assets in the Nuveen Mutual Funds, although payments to particular financial intermediaries can be significantly higher. The statement of additional information contains additional information about these payments, including the names of the firms to which payments are made. The Distributor may also make payments to financial intermediaries in connection with sales meetings, due diligence meetings, prospecting seminars and other meetings at which the Distributor promotes its products and services.

In connection with the availability of Nuveen Mutual Funds within selected mutual fund no-transaction fee institutional platforms and fee-based wrap programs (together, “Platform Programs” ) at certain financial intermediaries, the Distributor also makes payments out of its own assets to those firms as compensation for certain recordkeeping, shareholder communications and other account administration services provided to Nuveen Mutual Fund shareholders who own their fund shares in these Platform Programs. These payments are in addition to the service fee and any applicable omnibus sub-accounting fees paid to these firms with respect to these services by the Nuveen Mutual Funds out of fund assets.

The amounts of payments to a financial intermediary could be significant, and may create an incentive for the intermediary or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the funds to you. The intermediary may elevate the prominence or profile of the funds within the intermediary’s organization by, for example, placing the funds on a list of preferred or recommended funds and/or granting the Distributor and/or its affiliates preferential or enhanced opportunities to promote the funds in various ways within the intermediary’s organization.

 

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The price you pay for your shares is based on your fund’s net asset value per share, which is determined as of the close of trading (normally 4:00 p.m. New York time) on each day the NYSE is open for business. Net asset value is calculated for each class of each fund by taking the value of the class’ total assets, including interest or dividends accrued but not yet collected, less all liabilities, and dividing by the total number of shares outstanding. The result, rounded to the nearest cent, is the net asset value per share. All valuations are subject to review by the funds’ Board of Directors or its designee.

 

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In determining net asset value, portfolio instruments generally are valued using prices provided by independent pricing services or obtained from other sources, such as broker-dealer quotations, all as approved by the Board of Directors. Independent pricing services typically value non-equity portfolio instruments utilizing a range of market-based inputs and assumptions, including readily available market quotations obtained from broker-dealers making markets in such instruments, cash flows, and transactions for comparable instruments. In pricing certain securities, particularly less liquid and lower quality securities, the pricing services may consider information about a security, its issuer, or market activity provided by the funds’ investment adviser or sub-adviser. Equity securities and ETFs generally are valued at the last reported sales price or official closing price on an exchange, if available. Non-U.S. securities and currencies are valued in U.S. dollars based on non-U.S. currency exchange rate quotations supplied by an independent quotation service.

If a price cannot be obtained from a pricing service or other pre-approved source, or if Nuveen Fund Advisors deems such price to be unreliable, a portfolio instrument may be valued by a fund at its fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors or its designee. As a general principle, the fair value of a portfolio instrument is the amount that an owner might reasonably expect to receive upon the instrument’s current sale. A range of factors and analysis may be considered when determining fair value, including relevant market data, interest rates, credit considerations and/or issuer-specific news. For non-U.S. traded securities whose principal local markets close before the close of the NYSE, a fund may adjust the local closing price based upon such factors as developments in non-U.S. markets, the performance of U.S. securities markets and the performance of instruments trading in U.S. markets that represent non-U.S. securities. A fund may rely on an independent fair valuation service in making any such fair value determinations for non-U.S. securities based upon such factors as developments in non-U.S. markets, the performance of U.S. securities markets and the performance of instruments trading in U.S. markets that represent non-U.S. securities.

If a fund holds securities that are principally traded on non-U.S. markets, the value of such securities may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase or redeem the fund’s shares.

 

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The funds are intended for long-term investment and should not be used for excessive trading. Excessive trading in the funds’ shares can disrupt portfolio management, lead to higher operating costs, and cause other operating inefficiencies for the funds. However, the funds are also mindful that shareholders may have valid reasons for periodically purchasing and redeeming fund shares.

Accordingly, the funds have adopted a Frequent Trading Policy that seeks to balance the funds’ need to prevent excessive trading in fund shares while offering investors the flexibility in managing their financial affairs to make periodic purchases and redemptions of fund shares.

Through December 31, 2012, the funds’ Frequent Trading Policy generally limits an investor to four “round trip” trades in a 12-month period. Effective January 1, 2013, the Funds’ Frequent Trading Policy will generally limit an investor to two “round trip” trades in a 60-day period. A “round trip” is the purchase and subsequent redemption of fund shares, including by exchange. Each side of a round trip may be comprised of either a single transaction or a series of closely-spaced transactions. Through December 31, 2012, the funds may also suspend the trading privileges of any investor who makes a round trip within a 30-day period if the purchase and redemption are of substantially similar dollar amounts and represent at least 25% of the value of the investor’s account.

The funds primarily receive share purchase and redemption orders through third-party financial intermediaries, some of whom rely on the use of omnibus accounts. An omnibus account typically includes multiple investors and provides the funds only with a net purchase or redemption amount on any given day where multiple purchases, redemptions and exchanges of shares occur in the account. The identity

 

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of individual purchasers, redeemers and exchangers whose orders are aggregated in omnibus accounts, and the size of their orders, will generally not be known by the funds. Despite the funds’ efforts to detect and prevent frequent trading, the funds may be unable to identify frequent trading because the netting effect in omnibus accounts often makes it more difficult to identify frequent traders. The Distributor has entered into agreements with financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the funds’ transfer agent. Under the terms of these agreements, the financial intermediaries undertake to cooperate with the Distributor in monitoring purchase, exchange and redemption orders by their customers in order to detect and prevent frequent trading in the funds through such accounts. Technical limitations in operational systems at such intermediaries or at the Distributor may also limit the funds’ ability to detect and prevent frequent trading. In addition, the funds may permit certain financial intermediaries, including broker-dealer and retirement plan administrators, among others, to enforce their own internal policies and procedures concerning frequent trading. Such policies may differ from the funds’ Frequent Trading Policy and may be approved for use in instances where the funds reasonably believe that the intermediary’s policies and procedures effectively discourage inappropriate trading activity. Shareholders holding their accounts with such intermediaries may wish to contact the intermediary for information regarding its frequent trading policy. Although the funds do not knowingly permit frequent trading, they cannot guarantee that they will be able to identify and restrict all frequent trading activity.

The funds reserve the right in their sole discretion to waive unintentional or minor violations (including transactions below certain dollar thresholds) if they determine that doing so would not harm the interests of fund shareholders. In addition, certain categories of redemptions may be excluded from the application of the Frequent Trading Policy, as described in more detail in the statement of additional information. These include, among others, redemptions pursuant to systematic withdrawal plans, redemptions in connection with the total disability or death of the investor, involuntary redemptions by operation of law, redemptions in payment of account or plan fees, and certain redemptions by retirement plans, including redemptions in connection with qualifying loans or hardship withdrawals, termination of plan participation, return of excess contributions, and required minimum distributions. The funds may also modify or suspend the Frequent Trading Policy without notice during periods of market stress or other unusual circumstances.

The funds reserve the right to impose restrictions on purchases or exchanges that are more restrictive than those stated above if they determine, in their sole discretion, that a transaction or a series of transactions involves market timing or excessive trading that may be detrimental to fund shareholders. The funds also reserve the right to reject any purchase order, including exchange purchases, for any reason. For example, a fund may refuse purchase orders if the fund would be unable to invest the proceeds from the purchase order in accordance with the fund’s investment policies and/or objective, or if the fund would be adversely affected by the size of the transaction, the frequency of trading in the account or various other factors. For more information about the funds’ Frequent Trading Policy and its enforcement, see “Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares—Frequent Trading Policy” in the statement of additional information.

 

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The custodian of the assets of the funds other than Nuveen International Fund and Nuveen International Select Fund is U.S. Bank National Association, 60 Livingston Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55101. The custodian of the assets of Nuveen International Fund and Nuveen International Select Fund is State Street Bank and Trust Company, 2 Avenue de Lafayette, LCC/5 Boston, MA 02111. The funds’ transfer, shareholder services and dividend paying agent, Boston Financial Data Services, Inc., P.O. Box 8530, Boston, Massachusetts 02266-8530, performs bookkeeping, data processing and administrative services for the maintenance of shareholder accounts.

 

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For disclaimers relating to the indices for Nuveen Equity Index Fund and Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund, please see the statement of additional information.

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund is not promoted, sponsored or endorsed by, nor in any way affiliated with Frank Russell Company. Frank Russell Company is not responsible for and has not reviewed Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund nor any associated literature or publications and Frank Russell Company makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to their accuracy, or completeness, or otherwise. Please see the statement of additional information for further restrictions and information regarding the Russell Index(es).

 

 

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Section  5     Financial Highlights

The tables that follow present performance information about the share classes of each fund offered during the most recently completed fiscal year. This information is intended to help you understand each fund’s financial performance for the past five years or, if shorter, the period of operations for the fund or class of shares. Some of this information reflects financial results for a single fund share held throughout the period. Total returns in the tables represent the rate that you would have earned or lost on an investment in the fund, assuming you reinvested all of your dividends and distributions.

The information below has been derived from the financial statements audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with the funds’ financial statements, is included in the funds’ annual report, which is available upon request.

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

 

Class
(Commencement
Date)
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions                 Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                                   Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
October 31,
  Beginning
Net Asset
Value
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
    Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     Net
Investment
Income
    Capital
Gains(b)
    Total    

Ending

Net

Asset

Value

    Total
Return(c)
    Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
     Expenses     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (12/92)                            
2011   $ 12.42      $ .27      $ .63      $ .90      $ (.27   $      $ (.27   $ 13.05        7.28   $ 176,954         1.14     2.05     33
2010     10.76        .34        1.63        1.97        (.31            (.31     12.42        18.46        125,226         1.17        2.89        29   
2009     10.09        .29        .71        1.00        (.33            (.33     10.76        10.32        100,059         1.19        3.00        48   
2008     16.43        .33        (5.28     (4.95     (.29     (1.10     (1.39     10.09        (32.51     100,824         1.17        2.45        32   
2007     15.90        .29        1.96        2.25        (.29     (1.43     (1.72     16.43        15.24        179,379         1.16        1.83        20   
Class B (8/94)                            
2011     12.25        .17        .61        .78        (.10            (.10     12.93        6.45        3,016         1.89        1.32        33   
2010     10.61        .24        1.61        1.85        (.21            (.21     12.25        17.59        5,039         1.92        2.07        29   
2009     9.96        .22        .68        .90        (.25            (.25     10.61        9.41        7,237         1.94        2.28        48   
2008     16.23        .22        (5.19     (4.97     (.20     (1.10     (1.30     9.96        (32.95     9,113         1.92        1.69        32   
2007     15.75        .17        1.94        2.11        (.20     (1.43     (1.63     16.23        14.40        16,893         1.91        1.09        20   
Class C (2/99)                            
2011     12.26        .17        .62        .79        (.13            (.13     12.92        6.42        18,714         1.89        1.31        33   
2010     10.63        .26        1.60        1.86        (.23            (.23     12.26        17.60        11,107         1.92        2.22        29   
2009     9.98        .21        .69        .90        (.25            (.25     10.63        9.41        4,921         1.94        2.23        48   
2008     16.26        .22        (5.20     (4.98     (.20     (1.10     (1.30     9.98        (32.95     4,625         1.92        1.69        32   
2007     15.78        .17        1.94        2.11        (.20     (1.43     (1.63     16.26        14.37        9,241         1.91        1.09        20   
Class R3 (9/01)(e)                            
2011     12.41        .23        .63        .86        (.24            (.24     13.03        6.93        12,092         1.41        1.75        33   
2010     10.76        .30        1.64        1.94        (.29            (.29     12.41        18.16        1,204         1.39        2.50        29   
2009     10.08        .28        .68        .96        (.28            (.28     10.76        9.92        122         1.45        2.94        48   
2008     16.41        .29        (5.26     (4.97     (.26     (1.10     (1.36     10.08        (32.64     535         1.42        2.20        32   
2007     15.88        .23        1.98        2.21        (.25     (1.43     (1.68     16.41        14.98        940         1.41        1.48        20   
Class I (8/94)(e)                            
2011     12.53        .31        .64        .95        (.32            (.32     13.16        7.56        861,754         .89        2.31        33   
2010     10.85        .37        1.65        2.02        (.34            (.34     12.53        18.78        684,540         .92        3.10        29   
2009     10.18        .32        .70        1.02        (.35            (.35     10.85        10.51        570,690         .94        3.25        48   
2008     16.55        .36        (5.30     (4.94     (.33     (1.10     (1.43     10.18        (32.29     574,162         .92        2.70        32   
2007     16.00        .33        1.98        2.31        (.33     (1.43     (1.76     16.55        15.54        1,061,433         .91        2.09        20   

 

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

 

(b) Distributions from Capital Gains include short-term capital gains, if any.

 

(c) Total Return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total Return is not annualized.

 

(d) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.

 

(e) Effective January 18, 2011, Class R Shares and Class Y Shares previously offered by FAF Advisors, Inc. were renamed Class R3 Shares and Class I Shares, respectively.

 

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Nuveen Equity Index Fund

 

Class
(Commencement
Date)
    Investment Operations     Less Distributions                 Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                                                             Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
October 31,
  Beginning
Net Asset
Value
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
    Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     Net
Investment
Income
    Capital
Gains(b)
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
    Total
Return(c)
    Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
     Expenses     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
CLASS A (12/92)                          
2011   $ 21.51      $ .30      $ 1.26      $ 1.56      $ (.26   $ (1.37   $ (1.63   $ 21.44        7.41   $ 119,172         .62     1.37     2
2010     18.86        .29        2.70        2.99        (.30     (.04     (.34     21.51        15.94        119,761         .61        1.41        4   
2009     17.61        .34        1.27        1.61        (.36            (.36     18.86        9.51        115,213         .62        2.03        10   
2008     28.67        .42        (10.57     (10.15     (.38     (.53     (.91     17.61        (36.35     114,654         .62        1.74        4   
2007     25.80        .37        3.16        3.53        (.36     (.30     (.66     28.67        13.93        213,957         .62        1.37        4   
CLASS B (8/94)                          
2011     21.19        .14        1.24        1.38        (.10     (1.37     (1.47     21.10        6.60        4,227         1.37        .63        2   
2010     18.58        .13        2.66        2.79        (.14     (.04     (.18     21.19        15.07        7,351         1.36        .67        4   
2009     17.35        .22        1.25        1.47        (.24            (.24     18.58        8.69        9,822         1.37        1.33        10   
2008     28.27        .24        (10.42     (10.18     (.21     (.53     (.74     17.35        (36.82     12,856         1.37        .99        4   
2007     25.47        .17        3.11        3.28        (.18     (.30     (.48     28.27        13.05        31,343         1.37        .63        4   
CLASS C (2/99)                          
2011     21.32        .13        1.26        1.39        (.10     (1.37     (1.47     21.24        6.61        8,261         1.37        .62        2   
2010     18.70        .13        2.67        2.80        (.14     (.04     (.18     21.32        15.05        8,651         1.36        .66        4   
2009     17.46        .21        1.26        1.47        (.23            (.23     18.70        8.69        8,661         1.37        1.31        10   
2008     28.45        .24        (10.48     (10.24     (.22     (.53     (.75     17.46        (36.83     9,784         1.37        .99        4   
2007     25.62        .17        3.14        3.31        (.18     (.30     (.48     28.45        13.09        19,585         1.37        .62        4   
CLASS R3 (9/01)(e)                          
2011     21.47        .25        1.26        1.51        (.21     (1.37     (1.58     21.40        7.15        14,218         .87        1.13        2   
2010     18.83        .23        2.70        2.93        (.25     (.04     (.29     21.47        15.63        12,979         .86        1.15        4   
2009     17.58        .29        1.28        1.57        (.32            (.32     18.83        9.27        10,915         .87        1.73        10   
2008     28.63        .35        (10.54     (10.19     (.33     (.53     (.86     17.58        (36.51     9,463         .87        1.49        4   
2007     25.77        .29        3.17        3.46        (.30     (.30     (.60     28.63        13.65        7,230         .87        1.07        4   
CLASS I (2/94)(e)                          
2011     21.50        .36        1.26        1.62        (.32     (1.37     (1.69     21.43        7.68        597,030         .37        1.63        2   
2010     18.86        .34        2.69        3.03        (.35     (.04     (.39     21.50        16.18        749,210         .36        1.66        4   
2009     17.61        .38        1.27        1.65        (.40            (.40     18.86        9.78        827,145         .37        2.31        10   
2008     28.66        .48        (10.56     (10.08     (.44     (.53     (.97     17.61        (36.18     954,582         .37        1.99        4   
2007     25.79        .44        3.16        3.60        (.43     (.30     (.73     28.66        14.22        1,714,008         .37        1.62        4   

 

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

 

(b) Distributions from Capital Gains include short-term capital gains, if any.

 

(c) Total Return is the combination of changes in net asset value, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total Return is not annualized.

 

(d) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.

 

(e) Effective January 18, 2011, Class R Shares and Class Y Shares previously offered by FAF Advisors, Inc. were renamed Class R3 Shares and Class I Shares, respectively.

 

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103


Nuveen International Fund

 

Class
(Commencement
Date)
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions                 Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                                                                 Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
October 31,
  Beginning
Net Asset
Value
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
    Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     Net
Investment
Income
    Capital
Gains(b)
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
    Total
Return(c)
    Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
     Expenses     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (5/94)                           
2011   $ 11.62      $ .10      $ (.55   $ (.45   $ (.05   $      $ (.05   $ 11.12        (3.93 )%    $ 22,328         1.46     .84     72
2010     10.78        .07        .81        .88        (.04            (.04     11.62        8.21        26,698         1.48        .62        56   
2009     8.68        .09        2.09        2.18        (.08            (.08     10.78        25.29         27,995         1.49        1.00        231   
2008     17.15        .26        (7.14     (6.88     (.14     (1.45     (1.59     8.68        (43.82     25,342         1.49        1.92        18   
2007     14.80        .15        2.59        2.74        (.13     (.26     (.39     17.15        18.92        56,705         1.49        .97        14   
Class C (9/01)                           
2011     11.03        .01        (.53     (.52                          10.51        (4.71     1,987         2.21        .10        72   
2010     10.26        (.02     .79        .77                             11.03        7.50        2,607         2.23        (.14     56   
2009     8.25        .02        1.99        2.01                             10.26        24.36         3,269         2.24        .24        231   
2008     16.36        .15        (6.79     (6.64     (.02     (1.45     (1.47     8.25        (44.21     3,232         2.24        1.20        18   
2007     14.13        .03        2.48        2.51        (.02     (.26     (.28     16.36        18.09        7,173         2.24        .20        14   
Class R3 (4/94)(e)                           
2011     11.61        .07        (.54     (.47     (.03            (.03     11.11        (4.10     11         1.68        .59        72   
2010     10.78        .04        .82        .86        (.03            (.03     11.61        7.94        6         1.73        .38        56   
2009     8.67        .07        2.11        2.18        (.07            (.07     10.78        25.39         5         1.74        .73        231   
2008     17.17        .19        (7.10     (6.91     (.14     (1.45     (1.59     8.67        (43.94     2         1.74        1.40        18   
2007     14.81        .10        2.61        2.71        (.09     (.26     (.35     17.17        18.66        4         1.74        .60        14   
Class I (4/94)(e)                           
2011     11.78        .14        (.59     (.45     (.08            (.08     11.25        (3.90     141,264         1.21        1.17        72   
2010     10.92        .10        .83        .93        (.07            (.07     11.78        8.52        652,664         1.23        .87        56   
2009     8.81        .11        2.12        2.23        (.12            (.12     10.92        25.68         680,309         1.24        1.25        231   
2008     17.38        .30        (7.24     (6.94     (.18     (1.45     (1.63     8.81        (43.68     658,276         1.24        2.19        18   
2007     14.99        .19        2.62        2.81        (.16     (.26     (.42     17.38        19.23        1,670,810         1.24        1.21        14   

 

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

 

(b) Distributions from Capital Gains include short-term capital gains, if any.

 

(c) Total Return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total Return is not annualized.

 

(d) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.

 

(e) Effective January 18, 2011, Class R Shares and Class Y Shares previously offered by FAF Advisors, Inc. were renamed Class R3 Shares and Class I Shares, respectively.

 

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Section 5     Financial Highlights


Nuveen International Select Fund

 

Class
(Commencement
Date)
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions                 Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                                  Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
October 31,
  Beginning
Net Asset
Value
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
    Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     Net
Investment
Income
    Capital
Gains(b)
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
    Total
Return(c)
    Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
    Expenses     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (12/06)                          
2011   $ 9.54      $ .09      $ (.72   $ (.63   $ (.06   $      $ (.06   $ 8.85        (6.70 )%    $ 4,388        1.46     .96     59
2010     8.48        .06        1.02        1.08        (.02            (.02     9.54        12.72        5,530        1.49        .69        47   
2009     6.53        .07        2.00        2.07        (.12            (.12     8.48        32.32        3,029        1.49        1.04        64   
2008     12.15        .15        (5.52     (5.37     (.06     (.19     (.25     6.53        (45.00     1,904        1.49        1.52        63   
2007(f)     10.00        .09        2.07        2.16        (.01            (.01     12.15        21.58        3,228        1.49     .95     45   
Class C (12/06)                          
2011     9.43        .02        (.72     (.70     (.01            (.01     8.72        (7.45     717        2.21        .21        59   
2010     8.42        .01        1.00        1.01                             9.43        12.00        816        2.24        .08        47   
2009     6.46        .03        1.97        2.00        (.04            (.04     8.42        31.43        244        2.24        .40        64   
2008     12.07        .09        (5.48     (5.39     (.03     (.19     (.22     6.46        (45.39     226        2.24        .92        63   
2007(f)     10.00        .03        2.04        2.07                             12.07        20.75        287        2.24     .30     45   
Class I (12/06)(e)                          
2011     9.57        .12        (.74     (.62     (.08            (.08     8.87        (6.60     578,597        1.21        1.23        59   
2010     8.49        .09        1.02        1.11        (.03            (.03     9.57        13.14        848,165        1.24        .98        47   
2009     6.55        .08        2.01        2.09        (.15            (.15     8.49        32.68        584,667        1.24        1.17        64   
2008     12.17        .17        (5.52     (5.35     (.08     (.19     (.27     6.55        (44.86     249,805        1.24        1.72        63   
2007(f)     10.00        .13        2.05        2.18        (.01            (.01     12.17        21.78        343,161        1.24     1.36     45   

 

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

 

(b) Distributions from Capital Gains include short-term capital gains, if any.

 

(c) Total Return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total Return is not annualized.

 

(d) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.

 

(e) Effective January 18, 2011, Class Y Shares previously offered by FAF Advisors, Inc. were renamed Class I Shares.

 

(f) For the period December 21, 2006 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2007.

 

* Annualized.

 

Section 5     Financial Highlights

 

 

105


Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

 

Class
(Commencement
Date)
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions                 Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                                                                 Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
October 31,
  Beginning
Net Asset
Value
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
    Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     Net
Investment
Income
    Capital
Gains(b)
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
    Total
Return(c)
    Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
     Expenses     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (1/95)                            
2011   $ 30.24      $ (.15   $ 2.83      $ 2.68      $      $      $      $ 32.92        8.86   $ 84,875         1.20     (.46 )%      88
2010     24.23        (.09     6.15        6.06        (.05            (.05     30.24        25.03        66,409         1.20        (.35     106   
2009     21.52        .05        2.68        2.73        (.02            (.02     24.23        12.73        56,963         1.22        .24        112   
2008     36.27        .02        (11.65     (11.63            (3.12     (3.12     21.52        (34.81     53,430         1.20        .07        92   
2007     29.58        (.05     7.08        7.03               (.34     (.34     36.27        24.01        96,514         1.19        (.15     102   
Class B (3/99)                            
2011     27.68        (.36     2.58        2.22                             29.90        8.02        2,411         1.95        (1.19     88   
2010     22.31        (.26     5.63        5.37                             27.68        24.07        3,473         1.95        (1.06     106   
2009     19.93        (.09     2.47        2.38                             22.31        11.94        4,749         1.97        (.48     112   
2008     34.08        (.19     (10.84     (11.03            (3.12     (3.12     19.93        (35.33     5,907         1.95        (.68     92   
2007     28.01        (.27     6.68        6.41               (.34     (.34     34.08        23.13        11,955         1.94        (.90     102   
Class C (9/01)                            
2011     28.30        (.37     2.64        2.27                             30.57        8.02        7,832         1.95        (1.21     88   
2010     22.81        (.27     5.76        5.49                             28.30        24.07        4,220         1.95        (1.08     106   
2009     20.38        (.10     2.53        2.43                             22.81        11.92        4,509         1.97        (.51     112   
2008     34.77        (.19     (11.08     (11.27            (3.12     (3.12     20.38        (35.31     4,368         1.95        (.68     92   
2007     28.58        (.28     6.81        6.53               (.34     (.34     34.77        23.09        8,506         1.94        (.90     102   
Class R3 (11/00)(e)                            
2011     29.83        (.23     2.79        2.56                             32.39        8.58        3,431         1.45        (.72     88   
2010     23.92        (.16     6.07        5.91                             29.83        24.71        742         1.45        (.59     106   
2009     21.26        (.01     2.67        2.66                             23.92        12.51        667         1.47        (.05     112   
2008     35.97        (.05     (11.54     (11.59            (3.12     (3.12     21.26        (35.00     454         1.45        (.18     92   
2007     29.41        (.12     7.02        6.90               (.34     (.34     35.97        23.70        566         1.44        (.39     102   
Class I (12/92)(e)                            
2011     31.33        (.06     2.92        2.86                             34.19        9.13        435,619         .95        (.17     88   
2010     25.09        (.03     6.38        6.35        (.11            (.11     31.33        25.34        546,605         .95        (.10     106   
2009     22.31        .11        2.77        2.88        (.10            (.10     25.09        13.02        482,222         .97        .48        112   
2008     37.42        .10        (12.07     (11.97     (.02     (3.12     (3.14     22.31        (34.65     417,337         .95        .32        92   
2007     30.48        .03        7.30        7.33        (.05     (.34     (.39     37.42        24.32        749,865         .94        .11        102   

 

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

 

(b) Distributions from Capital Gains include short-term capital gains, if any.

 

(c) Total Return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total Return is not annualized.

 

(d) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.

 

(e) Effective January 18, 2011, Class R Shares and Class Y Shares previously offered by FAF Advisors, Inc. were renamed Class R3 Shares and Class I Shares, respectively.

 

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Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

 

Class
(Commencement
Date)
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions                 Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                                                                 Ratios to Average
Net Assets(d)
       
Year Ended
October 31,
  Beginning
Net Asset
Value
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
    Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     Net
Investment
Income
    Capital
Gains(b)
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
    Total
Return(c)
    Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
     Expenses     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (1/03)                            
2011   $ 11.65      $ (.02   $ .10      $ .08      $      $      $      $ 11.73        .69   $ 2,938         1.20     (.18 )%      139
2010     9.80        (.01     1.92        1.91        (.06            (.06     11.65        19.49        3,487         1.32        (.06     140   
2009     8.83        .04        .97        1.01        (.04            (.04     9.80        11.54        3,292         1.29        .52        185   
2008     17.05        .06        (6.04     (5.98     (.04     (2.20     (2.24     8.83        (39.81     3,608         1.21        .49        210   
2007     15.18        .03        2.12        2.15        (.03     (.25     (.28     17.05        14.36        7,998         1.19        .20        138   
Class C (1/03)                            
2011     11.22        (.11     .10        (.01                          11.21        (.09     183         1.95        (.90     139   
2010     9.46        (.08     1.84        1.76                             11.22        18.60        175         2.07        (.79     140   
2009     8.56        (.02     .93        .91        (.01            (.01     9.46        10.64        186         2.05        (.23     185   
2008     16.69        (.03     (5.90     (5.93            (2.20     (2.20     8.56        (40.38     180         1.96        (.26     210   
2007     14.95        (.09     2.08        1.99               (.25     (.25     16.69        13.45        325         1.94        (.57     138   
Class R3 (1/03)(e)                            
2011     11.54        (.05     .10        .05                             11.59        .43        112         1.45        (.42     139   
2010     9.74        (.03     1.89        1.86        (.06            (.06     11.54        19.11        117         1.58        (.32     140   
2009     8.78        .01        .98        .99        (.03            (.03     9.74        11.31        66         1.56        .12        185   
2008     16.97        .03        (6.00     (5.97     (.02     (2.20     (2.22     8.78        (39.94     20         1.46        .24        210   
2007     15.12            2.11        2.11        (.01     (.25     (.26     16.97        14.09        37         1.44        .02        138   
Class I (1/03)(e)                            
2011     11.71        .01        .10        .11        (.02            (.02     11.80        .89        58,314         .95        .07        139   
2010     9.85        .02        1.92        1.94        (.08            (.08     11.71        19.75        130,803         1.07        .21        140   
2009     8.87        .07        .96        1.03        (.05            (.05     9.85        11.81        147,231         1.04        .82        185   
2008     17.10        .09        (6.05     (5.96     (.07     (2.20     (2.27     8.87        (39.63     207,904         .96        .74        210   
2007     15.22        .07        2.13        2.20        (.07     (.25     (.32     17.10        14.65        449,201         .94        .45        138   

 

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

 

(b) Distributions from Capital Gains include short-term capital gains, if any.

 

(c) Total Return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total Return is not annualized.

 

(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) Effective January 18, 2011, Class R Shares and Class Y Shares previously offered by FAF Advisors, Inc. were renamed Class R3 Shares and Class I Shares, respectively.

 

* Rounds to less than $.01 per share.

 

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Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

 

Class
(Commencement
Date)
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions                 Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                                  Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
October 31,
  Beginning
Net Asset
Value
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
    Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     Net
Investment
Income
    Capital
Gains(b)
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
    Total
Return(c)
    Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
    Expenses     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (1/95)                           
2011   $ 37.26      $ (.22   $ 4.32      $ 4.10      $      $      $      $ 41.36        11.00   $ 289,038        1.26     (.53 )%      114
2010     28.83        (.18     8.61        8.43                             37.26        29.24        275,040        1.23        (.57     114   
2009     23.88        (.08     5.03        4.95                             28.83        20.73        231,743        1.23        (.33     123   
2008     46.57        (.16     (17.86     (18.02            (4.67     (4.67     23.88        (42.75     209,052        1.22        (.43     113   
2007     41.43        (.24     9.19        8.95               (3.81     (3.81     46.57        23.36        425,995        1.21        (.56     96   
Class B (3/99)                           
2011     32.62        (.46     3.77        3.31                             35.93        10.15        4,127        2.01        (1.26     114   
2010     25.43        (.37     7.56        7.19                             32.62        28.27        5,490        1.98        (1.31     114   
2009     21.22        (.23     4.44        4.21                             25.43        19.84        6,762        1.98        (1.06     123   
2008     42.21        (.38     (15.94     (16.32            (4.67     (4.67     21.22        (43.18     7,241        1.97        (1.18     113   
2007     38.15        (.51     8.38        7.87               (3.81     (3.81     42.21        22.47        15,820        1.96        (1.31     96   
Class C (9/01)                           
2011     34.21        (.49     3.98        3.49                             37.70        10.20        14,314        2.01        (1.28     114   
2010     26.67        (.39     7.93        7.54                             34.21        28.27        13,564        1.98        (1.32     114   
2009     22.26        (.24     4.65        4.41                             26.67        19.81        12,894        1.98        (1.07     123   
2008     44.03        (.40     (16.70     (17.10            (4.67     (4.67     22.26        (43.16     13,011        1.97        (1.18     113   
2007     39.65        (.53     8.72        8.19               (3.81     (3.81     44.03        22.42        28,891        1.96        (1.31     96   
Class R3 (12/00)(e)                           
2011     36.58        (.31     4.23        3.92                             40.50        10.72        34,929        1.51        (.77     114   
2010     28.37        (.26     8.47        8.21                             36.58        28.94        33,772        1.48        (.82     114   
2009     23.56        (.14     4.95        4.81                             28.37        20.42        26,822        1.48        (.59     123   
2008     46.11        (.24     (17.64     (17.88            (4.67     (4.67     23.56        (42.88     21,246        1.47        (.69     113   
2007     41.15        (.34     9.11        8.77               (3.81     (3.81     46.11        23.06        29,490        1.46        (.81     96   
Class I (12/89)(e)                           
2011     40.09        (.10     4.63        4.53                             44.62        11.30        728,843        1.01        (.21     114   
2010     30.94        (.11     9.26        9.15                             40.09        29.57        993,053        .98        (.31     114   
2009     25.57        (.02     5.39        5.37                             30.94        21.00        907,825        .98        (.09     123   
2008     49.40        (.07     (19.09     (19.16            (4.67     (4.67     25.57        (42.59     732,559        .97        (.18     113   
2007     43.62        (.14     9.73        9.59               (3.81     (3.81     49.40        23.68        1,478,374        .96        (.31     96   

 

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

 

(b) Distributions from Capital Gains include short-term capital gains, if any.

 

(c) Total Return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total Return is not annualized.

 

(d) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.

 

(e) Effective January 18, 2011, Class R Shares and Class Y Shares previously offered by FAF Advisors, Inc. were renamed Class R3 Shares and Class I Shares, respectively.

 

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Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

 

Class
(Commencement
Date)
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions                 Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                                                                Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
October 31,
  Beginning
Net Asset
Value
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
    Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     Net
Investment
Income
    Capital
Gains(b)
    Total    

Ending

Net

Asset

Value

    Total
Return(c)
    Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
    Expenses     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (11/99)                          
2011   $ 11.98      $ .05      $ .92      $ .97      $ (.08   $      $ (.08   $ 12.87        8.07   $ 68,856        .75     .36     23
2010     9.52        .09        2.45        2.54        (.08            (.08     11.98        26.79        36,499        .74        .82        8   
2009     8.83        .09        1.27        1.36        (.07     (.60     (.67     9.52        17.53        22,766        .75        1.15        18   
2008     15.69        .13        (5.30     (5.17     (.10     (1.59     (1.69     8.83        (36.46     11,374        .74        1.04        15   
2007     14.25        .15        2.08        2.23        (.13     (.66     (.79     15.69        16.32        17,868        .75        1.02        15   
Class C (9/01)                          
2011     11.67        (.05     .89        .84                             12.51        7.20        3,302        1.50        (.39     23   
2010     9.28        .01        2.39        2.40        (.01            (.01     11.67        25.86        3,100        1.49        .07        8   
2009     8.64        .04        1.23        1.27        (.03     (.60     (.63     9.28        16.68        2,766        1.50        .48        18   
2008     15.41        .04        (5.19     (5.15     (.03     (1.59     (1.62     8.64        (36.91     3,101        1.48        .30        15   
2007     14.03        .04        2.03        2.07        (.03     (.66     (.69     15.41        15.39        5,287        1.50        .28        15   
Class R3 (11/00)(e)                          
2011     11.86        .01        .92        .93        (.06            (.06     12.73        7.83        65,060        1.00        .11        23   
2010     9.43        .06        2.43        2.49        (.06            (.06     11.86        26.48        26,458        .99        .56        8   
2009     8.76        .07        1.26        1.33        (.06     (.60     (.66     9.43        17.29        12,212        1.00        .89        18   
2008     15.60        .10        (5.27     (5.17     (.08     (1.59     (1.67     8.76        (36.66     8,157        1.00        .80        15   
2007     14.19        .11        2.07        2.18        (.11     (.66     (.77     15.60        16.01        5,913        1.00        .78        15   
Class I (11/99)(e)                          
2011     12.03        .08        .91        .99        (.10            (.10     12.92        8.23        170,174        .50        .63        23   
2010     9.55        .12        2.46        2.58        (.10            (.10     12.03        27.13        202,542        .49        1.07        8   
2009     8.84        .12        1.27        1.39        (.08     (.60     (.68     9.55        17.92        163,432        .50        1.47        18   
2008     15.70        .17        (5.31     (5.14     (.13     (1.59     (1.72     8.84        (36.31     177,038        .49        1.29        15   
2007     14.27        .19        2.07        2.26        (.17     (.66     (.83     15.70        16.52        333,784        .50        1.29        15   

 

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

 

(b) Distributions from Capital Gains include short-term capital gains, if any.

 

(c) Total Return is the combination of changes in net asset value, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total Return is not annualized.

 

(d) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.

 

(e) Effective January 18, 2011, Class R Shares and Class Y Shares previously offered by FAF Advisors, Inc. were renamed Class R3 Shares and Class I Shares, respectively.

 

Section 5     Financial Highlights

 

 

109


Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund(f)

 

Class
(Commencement
Date)
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions                 Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                                                       Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
October 31,
  Beginning
Net Asset
Value
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
    Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     Net
Investment
Income
    Capital
Gains(b)
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
    Total
Return(c)
    Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
     Expenses     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (4/94)                          
2011   $ 9.31      $ (.05   $ .22      $ .17      $      $      $      $ 9.48        1.83   $ 10,829         1.41     (.48 )%      148
2010     7.65        (.02     1.70        1.68        (.02            (.02     9.31        22.03        12,402         1.41        (.27     154   
2009     7.00        .03        .62        .65                             7.65        9.32        12,487         1.41        .49        186   
2008     10.64        (.01     (3.63     (3.64                          7.00        (34.21     12,848         1.41        (.13     170   
2007     9.57        (.02     1.09        1.07                             10.64        11.18        21,817         1.41        (.20     151   
Class C (2/00)                          
2011     8.61        (.11     .20        .09                             8.70        1.05        1,771         2.16        (1.22     148   
2010     7.12        (.08     1.57        1.49                             8.61        20.93        2,332         2.16        (1.03     154   
2009     6.56        (.01     .57        .56                             7.12        8.54        2,526         2.16        (.24     186   
2008     10.04        (.08     (3.40     (3.48                          6.56        (34.66     3,068         2.16        (.88     170   
2007     9.09        (.09     1.04        .95                             10.04        10.45        5,190         2.16        (.96     151   
Class I (4/94)(e)                          
2011     9.71        (.02     .22        .20                             9.91        2.06        16,646         1.16        (.23     148   
2010     7.98            1.77        1.77        (.04            (.04     9.71        22.26        23,076         1.16        (.03     154   
2009     7.31        .06        .64        .70        (.03            (.03     7.98        9.62        27,030         1.16        .81        186   
2008     11.09        .01        (3.79     (3.78                          7.31        (34.08     40,409         1.16        .12        170   
2007     9.95            1.15        1.15        (.01            (.01     11.09        11.62        79,574         1.16        .02        151   

 

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

 

(b) Distributions from Capital Gains include short-term capital gains, if any.

 

(c) Total Return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total Return is not annualized.

 

(d) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.

 

(e) Effective January 18, 2011, Class Y Shares previously offered by FAF Advisors, Inc. were renamed Class I Shares.

 

(f) The financial highlights for the period from November 1, 2006 through May 3, 2009 are those of Small-Mid Cap Core Fund, which changed its principal investment strategies and changed its name to Mid Cap Select Fund on May 4, 2009.

 

* Rounds to less than $.01 per share.

 

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Section 5     Financial Highlights


Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Class
(Commencement
Date)
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions                 Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                                   Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
October 31,
  Beginning
Net Asset
Value
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
    Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     Net
Investment
Income
    Capital
Gains(b)
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
    Total
Return(c)
    Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
     Expenses     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (12/87)                            
2011   $ 22.20      $ .07      $ (.19   $ (.12   $ (.25   $      $ (.25   $ 21.83        (.64 )%    $ 52,334         1.31     .30     123
2010     18.28        .12        4.00        4.12        (.20            (.20     22.20        22.65        76,667         1.25        .58        123   
2009     16.13        .24        1.99        2.23        (.08            (.08     18.28        13.95        130,222         1.25        1.52        106   
2008     27.83        .21        (9.92     (9.71     (.16     (1.83     (1.99     16.13        (37.32     124,275         1.23        .90        93   
2007     26.65        .14        2.78        2.92        (.16     (1.58     (1.74     27.83        11.47        254,342         1.22        .58        95   
Class B (8/94)                            
2011     20.87        (.10     (.18     (.28     (.07            (.07     20.52        (1.35     2,073         2.06        (.45     123   
2010     17.21        (.04     3.78        3.74        (.08            (.08     20.87        21.77        2,815         2.00        (.20     123   
2009     15.22        .13        1.87        2.00        (.01            (.01     17.21        13.13        3,481         1.98        .85        106   
2008     26.48        .03        (9.39     (9.36     (.07     (1.83     (1.90     15.22        (37.82     4,133         1.98        .14        93   
2007     25.50        (.05     2.65        2.60        (.04     (1.58     (1.62     26.48        10.67        8,360         1.97        (.13     95   
Class C (2/99)                            
2011     21.36        (.10     (.18     (.28     (.09            (.09     20.99        (1.35     8,957         2.06        (.45     123   
2010     17.61        (.04     3.86        3.82        (.07            (.07     21.36        21.74        11,564         2.00        (.21     123   
2009     15.58        .12        1.92        2.04        (.01            (.01     17.61        13.10        12,040         2.00        .80        106   
2008     27.05        .03        (9.60     (9.57     (.07     (1.83     (1.90     15.58        (37.80     13,154         1.98        .14        93   
2007     26.02        (.06     2.72        2.66        (.05     (1.58     (1.63     27.05        10.66        26,141         1.97        (.18     95   
Class R3 (9/01)(e)                            
2011     22.05        .01        (.19     (.18     (.17            (.17     21.70        (.87     15,310         1.56        .06        123   
2010     18.15        .06        3.99        4.05        (.15            (.15     22.05        22.40        20,195         1.50        .30        123   
2009     16.04        .19        1.98        2.17        (.06            (.06     18.15        13.63        25,664         1.50        1.21        106   
2008     27.72        .15        (9.87     (9.72     (.13     (1.83     (1.96     16.04        (37.47     23,423         1.49        .64        93   
2007     26.56        .06        2.78        2.84        (.10     (1.58     (1.68     27.72        11.18        29,752         1.47        .29        95   
Class I (2/94)(e)                            
2011     22.37        .15        (.22     (.07     (.31            (.31     21.99        (.42     151,409         1.06        .65        123   
2010     18.42        .16        4.05        4.21        (.26            (.26     22.37        22.98        470,266         1.00        .78        123   
2009     16.24        .28        2.01        2.29        (.11            (.11     18.42        14.24        440,968         1.00        1.76        106   
2008     27.98        .27        (9.99     (9.72     (.19     (1.83     (2.02     16.24        (37.17     415,486         .99        1.14        93   
2007     26.77        .22        2.80        3.02        (.23     (1.58     (1.81     27.98        11.79        772,178         .97        .86        95   

 

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

 

(b) Distributions from Capital Gains include short-term capital gains, if any.

 

(c) Total Return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total Return is not annualized.

 

(d) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.

 

(e) Effective January 18, 2011, Class R Shares and Class Y Shares previously offered by FAF Advisors, Inc. were renamed Class R3 Shares and Class I Shares, respectively.

 

Section 5     Financial Highlights

 

 

111


Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

 

Class
(Commencement
Date)
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions                 Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                                                                 Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
October 31,
  Beginning
Net Asset
Value
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
    Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     Net
Investment
Income
    Capital
Gains(b)
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
    Total
Return(c)
    Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
     Expenses     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (7/07)                           
2011   $ 20.50      $ .31      $ 1.02      $ 1.33      $ (.26   $      $ (.26   $ 21.57        6.50   $ 164         .70     1.41     159
2010     18.01        .25        2.48        2.73        (.24            (.24     20.50        15.24        253         .70        1.28        142   
2009     16.56        .31        1.29        1.60        (.15            (.15     18.01        9.87        243         .69        1.94        75   
2008     26.90        .40        (10.21     (9.81     (.29     (.24     (.53     16.56        (37.08     118         .70        1.77        153   
2007(f)     25.00        .06        1.91        1.97        (.07            (.07     26.90        7.89        131         .70     .91     55   
Class C (7/07)                           
2011     20.50        .12        1.06        1.18        (.28            (.28     21.40        5.76        108         1.45        .56        159   
2010     17.91        .08        2.51        2.59                             20.50        14.46        14         1.45        .43        142   
2009     16.51        .24        1.24        1.48        (.08            (.08     17.91        9.05        4         1.44        1.57        75   
2008     26.88        .23        (10.20     (9.97     (.16     (.24     (.40     16.51        (37.58     10         1.45        .99        153   
2007(f)     25.00        .02        1.90        1.92        (.04            (.04     26.88        7.69        15         1.45     .23     55   
Class I (7/07)(e)                           
2011     20.57        .37        1.03        1.40        (.33            (.33     21.64        6.79        107,734         .45        1.68        159   
2010     18.04        .29        2.51        2.80        (.27            (.27     20.57        15.61        203,316         .45        1.50        142   
2009     16.57        .35        1.29        1.64        (.17            (.17     18.04        10.13        146,180         .44        2.19        75   
2008     26.90        .44        (10.20     (9.76     (.33     (.24     (.57     16.57        (36.93     89,270         .45        1.99        153   
2007(f)     25.00        .11        1.87        1.98        (.08            (.08     26.90        7.93        48,745         .45     1.73     55   

 

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

 

(b) Distributions from Capital Gains include short-term capital gains, if any.

 

(c) Total Return is the combination of changes in net asset value, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total Return is not annualized.

 

(d) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.

 

(e) Effective January 18, 2011, Class Y Shares previously offered by FAF Advisors, Inc. were renamed Class I Shares.

 

(f) For the period July 31, 2007 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2007.

 

* Annualized.

 

112

Section 5     Financial Highlights


Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

 

Class
(Commencement
Date)
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions                 Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                                                                 Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
October 31,
  Beginning
Net Asset
Value
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
    Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     Net
Investment
Income
    Capital
Gains(b)
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
    Total
Return(c)
    Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
     Expenses     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (8/95)                        
2011   $ 19.04      $ (.24   $ 1.61      $ 1.37      $      $      $      $ 20.41        7.20   $ 36,188         1.47     (1.12 )%      118
2010     14.55        (.18     4.67        4.49                             19.04        30.86        39,501         1.47        (1.05     142   
2009     11.96        (.11     2.70        2.59                             14.55        21.66        30,202         1.47        (.89     169   
2008     21.65        (.14     (7.97     (8.11            (1.58     (1.58     11.96        (40.07     29,022         1.46        (.82     138   
2007     20.49        (.19     2.67        2.48               (1.32     (1.32     21.65        12.81        149,231         1.47        (.89     118   
Class B (3/99)                        
2011     16.66        (.35     1.41        1.06                             17.72        6.36        1,482         2.22        (1.86     118   
2010     12.82        (.27     4.11        3.84                             16.66        29.95        2,088         2.22        (1.79     142   
2009     10.62        (.18     2.38        2.20                             12.82        20.72        2,025         2.22        (1.64     169   
2008     19.56        (.23     (7.13     (7.36            (1.58     (1.58     10.62        (40.55     1,978         2.21        (1.57     138   
2007     18.76        (.31     2.43        2.12               (1.32     (1.32     19.56        12.03        4,467         2.22        (1.65     118   
Class C (9/01)                        
2011     17.46        (.36     1.48        1.12                             18.58        6.41        1,546         2.22        (1.87     118   
2010     13.44        (.28     4.30        4.02                             17.46        29.91        1,596         2.22        (1.80     142   
2009     11.13        (.19     2.50        2.31                             13.44        20.75        1,341         2.22        (1.66     169   
2008     20.41        (.24     (7.46     (7.70            (1.58     (1.58     11.13        (40.53     1,104         2.21        (1.56     138   
2007     19.53        (.33     2.53        2.20               (1.32     (1.32     20.41        11.96        2,295         2.22        (1.64     118   
Class R3 (12/00)(e)                        
2011     18.74        (.29     1.59        1.30                             20.04        6.94        2,334         1.72        (1.37     118   
2010     14.36        (.22     4.60        4.38                             18.74        30.50        2,185         1.72        (1.31     142   
2009     11.83        (.16     2.69        2.53                             14.36        21.39        1,469         1.72        (1.24     169   
2008     21.49        (.17     (7.91     (8.08            (1.58     (1.58     11.83        (40.24     433         1.72        (1.04     138   
2007     20.39        (.24     2.66        2.42               (1.32     (1.32     21.49        12.56        522         1.72        (1.17     118   
Class I (8/95)(e)                        
2011     20.51        (.19     1.72        1.53                             22.04        7.46        63,866         1.22        (.84     118   
2010     15.63        (.15     5.03        4.88                             20.51        31.22        141,215         1.22        (.80     142   
2009     12.81        (.09     2.91        2.82                             15.63        22.01        103,423         1.22        (.67     169   
2008     23.03        (.10     (8.54     (8.64            (1.58     (1.58     12.81        (39.97     75,355         1.22        (.56     138   
2007     21.66        (.15     2.84        2.69               (1.32     (1.32     23.03        13.10        154,456         1.22        (.64     118   

 

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

 

(b) Distributions from Capital Gains include short-term capital gains, if any.

 

(c) Total Return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total Return is not annualized.

 

(d) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.

 

(e) Effective January 18, 2011, Class R Shares and Class Y Shares previously offered by FAF Advisors, Inc. were renamed Class R3 Shares and Class I Shares, respectively.

 

Section 5     Financial Highlights

 

 

113


Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

 

Class
(Commencement
Date)
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions                 Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                                   Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
October 31,
  Beginning
Net Asset
Value
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
    Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     Net
Investment
Income
    Capital
Gains(b)
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
    Total
Return(c)
    Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
     Expenses     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (12/98)                           
2011   $ 9.89      $ .05      $ .55      $ .60      $ (.06   $      $ (.06   $ 10.43        6.03   $ 19,406         .83     .50     14
2010     7.90        .05        1.99        2.04        (.05            (.05     9.89        25.91        12,667         .79        .55        12   
2009     8.91        .06        .27        .33        (.07     (1.27     (1.34     7.90        6.34        8,591         .82        .87        22   
2008     15.37        .13        (4.88     (4.75     (.10     (1.61     (1.71     8.91        (34.15     6,043         .82        1.09        19   
2007     16.23        .14        1.13        1.27        (.12     (2.01     (2.13     15.37        8.56        9,109         .83        .92        12   
Class C (9/01)                           
2011     9.52        (.03     .53        .50                             10.02        5.25        1,330         1.58        (.26     14   
2010     7.62        (.02     1.92        1.90                             9.52        24.93        1,645         1.54        (.20     12   
2009     8.66        .01        .26        .27        (.04     (1.27     (1.31     7.62        5.60        1,380         1.57        .17        22   
2008     15.02        .04        (4.76     (4.72     (.03     (1.61     (1.64     8.66        (34.67     1,531         1.57        .34        19   
2007     15.92        .03        1.10        1.13        (.02     (2.01     (2.03     15.02        7.78        2,916         1.58        .17        12   
Class R3 (12/98)(e)                           
2011     9.66        .03        .53        .56        (.04            (.04     10.18        5.79        11,824         1.08        .24        14   
2010     7.73        .03        1.94        1.97        (.04            (.04     9.66        25.55        4,795         1.04        .30        12   
2009     8.76        .04        .26        .30        (.06     (1.27     (1.33     7.73        6.08        2,512         1.07        .55        22   
2008     15.16        .10        (4.81     (4.71     (.08     (1.61     (1.69     8.76        (34.33     1,121         1.08        .87        19   
2007     16.04        .11        1.11        1.22        (.09     (2.01     (2.10     15.16        8.34        703         1.08        .71        12   
Class I (12/98)(e)                           
2011     9.91        .08        .55        .63        (.08            (.08     10.46        6.33        40,135         .58        .75        14   
2010     7.91        .07        2.00        2.07        (.07            (.07     9.91        26.22        47,179         .54        .80        12   
2009     8.92        .09        .25        .34        (.08     (1.27     (1.35     7.91        6.50        43,179         .57        1.19        22   
2008     15.37        .16        (4.88     (4.72     (.12     (1.61     (1.73     8.92        (33.95     54,932         .57        1.33        19   
2007     16.23        .18        1.13        1.31        (.16     (2.01     (2.17     15.37        8.84        114,343         .58        1.16        12   

 

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

 

(b) Distributions from Capital Gains include short-term capital gains, if any.

 

(c) Total Return is the combination of changes in net asset value, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total Return is not annualized.

 

(d) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.

 

(e) Effective January 18, 2011, Class R Shares and Class Y Shares previously offered by FAF Advisors, Inc. were renamed Class R3 Shares and Class I Shares, respectively.

 

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Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

 

Class
(Commencement
Date)
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions                 Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                                                                 Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
October 31,
  Beginning
Net Asset
Value
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
    Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     Net
Investment
Income
    Capital
Gains(b)
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
    Total
Return(c)
    Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
     Expenses     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (5/92)                            
2011   $ 11.72      $ (.09   $ .81      $ .72      $      $      $      $ 12.44        6.14   $ 275,994         1.30     (.70 )%      69
2010     9.53        (.05     2.24        2.19                             11.72        22.98        339,826         1.24        (.48     88   
2009     8.27        (.01     1.27        1.26                             9.53        15.24        295,348         1.26        (.09     99   
2008     14.06        (.02     (4.92     (4.94            (.85     (.85     8.27        (37.00     166,698         1.26        (.15     92   
2007     15.12        (.02     1.04        1.02               (2.08     (2.08     14.06        7.35        238,129         1.23        (.22     97   
Class B (3/95)                            
2011     9.27        (.15     .65        .50                             9.77        5.39        2,866         2.05        (1.45     69   
2010     7.60        (.10     1.77        1.67                             9.27        21.97        3,925         1.99        (1.22     88   
2009     6.64        (.05     1.01        .96                             7.60        14.46        5,511         2.01        (.80     99   
2008     11.56        (.08     (3.99     (4.07            (.85     (.85     6.64        (37.52     6,249         2.01        (.90     92   
2007     12.88        (.11     .87        .76               (2.08     (2.08     11.56        6.51        13,720         1.98        (.97     97   
Class C (9/01)                            
2011     10.65        (.17     .74        .57                             11.22        5.35        14,009         2.05        (1.45     69   
2010     8.73        (.12     2.04        1.92                             10.65        21.99        17,393         1.99        (1.23     88   
2009     7.63        (.06     1.16        1.10                             8.73        14.42        16,938         2.01        (.80     99   
2008     13.13        (.09     (4.56     (4.65            (.85     (.85     7.63        (37.44     17,062         2.01        (.90     92   
2007     14.36        (.12     .97        .85               (2.08     (2.08     13.13        6.46        34,505         1.98        (.95     97   
Class R3 (1/94)(e)                            
2011     11.46        (.12     .79        .67                             12.13        5.85        20,044         1.55        (.95     69   
2010     9.34        (.08     2.20        2.12                             11.46        22.70        18,047         1.49        (.71     88   
2009     8.12        (.03     1.25        1.22                             9.34        15.02        24,701         1.51        (.31     99   
2008     13.86        (.04     (4.85     (4.89            (.85     (.85     8.12        (37.19     23,069         1.51        (.40     92   
2007     14.98        (.05     1.01        .96               (2.08     (2.08     13.86        6.99        38,181         1.48        (.43     97   
Class I (5/92)(e)                            
2011     12.73        (.06     .87        .81                             13.54        6.36        273,983         1.05        (.45     69   
2010     10.33        (.03     2.44        2.41        (.01            (.01     12.73        23.30        400,042         .99        (.23     88   
2009     8.94        .02        1.37        1.39                             10.33        15.55        322,658         1.01        .19        99   
2008     15.10        .01        (5.31     (5.30     (.01     (.85     (.86     8.94        (36.86     289,685         1.01        .10        92   
2007     16.06        .01        1.11        1.12               (2.08     (2.08     15.10        7.58        691,488         .98        .03        97   

 

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

 

(b) Distributions from Capital Gains include short-term capital gains, if any.

 

(c) Total Return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total Return is not annualized.

 

(d) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.

 

(e) Effective January 18, 2011, Class R Shares and Class Y Shares previously offered by FAF Advisors, Inc. were renamed Class R3 Shares and Class I Shares, respectively.

 

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Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

 

Class
(Commencement
Date)
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions                 Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                                                                 Ratios to Average
Net Assets After
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
October 31,
  Beginning
Net Asset
Value
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
    Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     Net
Investment
Income
    Capital
Gains(b)
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
    Total
Return(c)
    Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
     Expenses     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (8/94)                            
2011   $ 10.26      $ (.05   $ 1.09      $ 1.04      $      $      $      $ 11.30        10.14   $ 31,814         1.46     (.40 )%      41
2010     8.22        (.01     2.07        2.06        (.02            (.02     10.26        25.15        32,332         1.34        (.11     58   
2009     8.12        .03        .15        .18        (.08            (.08     8.22        2.40        29,026         1.37        .46        73   
2008     13.52        .08        (3.97     (3.89     (.14     (1.37     (1.51     8.12        (31.75     28,344         1.31        .75        49   
2007     15.38        .12        .48        .60        (.02     (2.44     (2.46     13.52        4.18        53,498         1.26        .90        63   
Class C (2/99)                            
2011     9.08        (.12     .97        .85                             9.93        9.36        1,498         2.21        (1.18     41   
2010     7.31        (.07     1.84        1.77                             9.08        24.21        1,843         2.09        (.86     58   
2009     7.22        (.02     .13        .11        (.02            (.02     7.31        1.56        2,080         2.12        (.27     73   
2008     12.19            (3.54     (3.54     (.06     (1.37     (1.43     7.22        (32.23     2,373         2.06        **      49   
2007     14.17        .02        .44        .46               (2.44     (2.44     12.19        3.42        4,006         2.01        .14        63   
Class R3 (9/01)(e)                            
2011     10.11        (.07     1.07        1.00                             11.11        9.89        2,246         1.71        (.65     41   
2010     8.10        (.03     2.04        2.01                             10.11        24.85        2,111         1.59        (.35     58   
2009     8.00        .01        .15        .16        (.06            (.06     8.10        2.14        2,327         1.62        .19        73   
2008     13.35        .05        (3.91     (3.86     (.12     (1.37     (1.49     8.00        (31.90     2,159         1.56        .50        49   
2007     15.24        .10        .47        .57        (.02     (2.44     (2.46     13.35        3.96        3,263         1.51        .72        63   
Class I (8/94)(e)                            
2011     10.55        (.02     1.12        1.10                             11.65        10.43        48,596         1.21        (.16     41   
2010     8.45        .01        2.13        2.14        (.04            (.04     10.55        25.43        180,875         1.09        .14        58   
2009     8.36        .05        .15        .20        (.11            (.11     8.45        2.59        149,515         1.12        .72        73   
2008     13.87        .11        (4.08     (3.97     (.17     (1.37     (1.54     8.36        (31.56     158,112         1.06        1.00        49   
2007     15.71        .16        .49        .65        (.05     (2.44     (2.49     13.87        4.45        302,683         1.01        1.15        63   

 

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

 

(b) Distributions from Capital Gains include short-term capital gains, if any.

 

(c) Total Return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total Return is not annualized.

 

(d) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.

 

(e) Effective January 18, 2011, Class R Shares and Class Y Shares previously offered by FAF Advisors Inc. were renamed Class R3 Shares and Class I Shares, respectively.

 

* Rounds to less than $.01 per share.

 

** Rounds to less than .01%.

 

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Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund

 

Class
(Commencement
Date)
        Investment Operations     Less Distributions                 Ratios/Supplemental Data  
                                                     Ratios to Average Net
Assets After
Reimbursement(d)
       
Year Ended
October 31,
  Beginning
Net Asset
Value
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
    Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     Net
Investment
Income
    Capital
Gains(b)
    Total     Ending
Net
Asset
Value
    Total
Return(c)
    Ending
Net
Assets
(000)
     Expenses     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
    Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
Class A (2/11)                           
2011(e)   $ 10.59      $ .04      $ .59      $ .63      $      $      $      $ 11.22        5.95   $ 3,558         1.19 %**      .54     177
Class C (2/11)                           
2011(e)     10.59            .58        .58                             11.17        5.48        475         1.94 **      ***      177   
Class I (12/09)(f)                           
2011     10.62        .14        .59        .73        (.08     (.02     (.10     11.25        6.95        48,860         .94        1.25        177   
2010(g)     10.00        .02        .60        .62                             10.62        6.20        27,300         .92 **      1.39 **      156   

 

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

 

(b) Distributions from Capital Gains include short-term capital gains, if any.

 

(c) Total Return is the combination of changes in net asset value without any sales charge, reinvested dividend income at net asset value and reinvested capital gains distributions at net asset value, if any. Total Return is not annualized.

 

(d) After expense reimbursement from the Adviser, where applicable. Ratios do not reflect the effect of custodian fee credits earned on the Fund’s net cash on deposit with the custodian bank, where applicable.

 

(e) For the period February 24, 2011 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2011.

 

(f) Effective January 18, 2011, Class Y Shares previously offered by FAF Advisors, Inc. were renamed Class I Shares.

 

(g) For the period December 30, 2009 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2010.

 

* Rounds to less than $.01 per share.

 

** Annualized.

 

*** Annualized expense ratio rounds to less than .01%.

 

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Section 6     Glossary of Investment Terms

 

   

American Depositary Receipts (“ ADRs ”): Certificates issued by a U.S. depositary bank that represent a bank’s holdings of a stated number of shares of a non-U.S. company. ADRs are typically bought and sold in the same manner as U.S. securities (although investors can also purchase the non-U.S. securities overseas and convert them to ADRs, and likewise can convert an ADR to its underlying non-U.S. security and sell it overseas) and are priced in U.S. dollars. ADRs carry most of the risks of investing directly in non-U.S. equity securities.

 

   

Average cost basis method: Calculating cost basis by determining the average price paid for fund shares that may have been purchased at different times for different prices.

 

   

BofA Merrill Lynch 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index: An unmanaged index that is comprised of a single U.S. Treasury issue with approximately three months to final maturity, purchased at the beginning of each month and held for one full month. At the end of the month, that issue is sold and rolled into a newly selected issue.

 

   

Derivatives: Financial instruments whose performance is derived from the performance of an underlying asset, security or index. Derivatives may be used to hedge risk, to exchange a floating rate or return for a fixed rate of return or to gain investment exposure. Derivatives include futures, options and swaps, among other instruments.

 

   

Emerging markets: The financial markets of developing economies in countries with low per capita income in the initial stages of their industrialization cycles. They generally do not have the level of market efficiency and strict standards in accounting and securities regulation to be on par with advanced economies. Investments in emerging markets come with much greater risk due to political instability, domestic infrastructure problems, currency volatility and limited equity opportunities (many large companies may still be “state-run” or private). Also, local exchanges may not offer liquid markets for outside investors.

 

   

Futures: Derivative contracts obligating buyers to purchase an asset or sellers to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and price. Futures contracts detail the quality and quantity of the underlying asset; they are standardized to facilitate trading on a futures exchange.

 

   

Lipper Equity Income Classification Average: Represents the average annualized total return for all reporting funds in the Lipper Equity Income Classification.

 

   

Lipper Flexible Portfolio Classification Average: Represents the average annualized total return for all reporting funds in the Lipper Flexible Portfolio Classification.

 

   

Lipper International Large-Cap Growth Classification Average: Represents the average annualized total return for all reporting funds in the Lipper International Large-Cap Growth Classification.

 

   

Lipper Large-Cap Core Classification Average: Represents the average annualized total return for all reporting funds in the Lipper Large-Cap Core Classification.

 

   

Lipper Large-Cap Growth Classification Average: Represents the average annualized total return for all reporting funds in the Lipper Large-Cap Growth Classification.

 

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Lipper Mid-Cap Core Classification Average: Represents the average annualized total return for all reporting funds in the Lipper Mid-Cap Core Classification.

 

   

Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Classification Average: Represents the average annualized total return for all reporting funds in the Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Classification.

 

   

Lipper Mid-Cap Value Classification Average: Represents the average annualized total return for all reporting funds in the Lipper Mid-Cap Value Classification.

 

   

Lipper Multi-Cap Growth Classification Average: Represents the average annualized total return for all reporting funds in the Lipper Multi-Cap Growth Classification.

 

   

Lipper S&P 500 Index Objective Classification Average: Represents the average annualized total return for all reporting funds in the Lipper S&P 500 Index Objective Classification.

 

   

Lipper Small-Cap Core Classification Average: Represents the average annualized total return for all reporting funds in the Lipper Small-Cap Core Classification.

 

   

Lipper Small-Cap Growth Classification Average: Represents the average annualized total return for all reporting funds in the Lipper Small-Cap Growth Classification.

 

   

Lipper Small-Cap Value Classification Average: Represents the average annualized total return for all reporting funds in the Lipper Small-Cap Value Classification.

 

   

MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International) All Country World Investable Market Index ex USA: An unmanaged index that tracks the performance of small-, mid-, and large-capitalization stocks of non-U.S. companies representing developed and emerging markets around the world that collectively comprise most foreign stock markets.

 

   

MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International) EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index: A free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

 

   

Options: Derivative contracts giving buyers the right to buy or to sell shares of a specified stock at a specified price on or before a given date. There are also options on currencies and other financial assets.

 

   

Russell 1000 ® Growth Index: An index that measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

 

   

Russell 1000 ® Value Index: An index that measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

 

   

Russell 2000 ® Index: An unmanaged small-cap index that measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index.

   

Russell 2000 ® Growth Index: An unmanaged index that measures the performance of those companies in the Russell 2000 Index (a small cap index) with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

 

   

Russell 2000 ® Value Index: Measures the performance of those firms in the Russell 2000 ® Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

 

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Russell Midcap ® Growth Index: An unmanaged index that measures the performance of those companies in the Russell Midcap Index (a mid-cap index) with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

 

   

Russell Midcap ® Index: An index constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the mid-cap segment of the equity market which includes the smallest 800 securities within the Russell 1000 ® Index.

 

   

Russell Midcap ® Value Index: An unmanaged index that measures the performance of those companies in the Russell Midcap Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

 

   

S&P 500 ® Index: An index that tracks the 500 leading companies in the leading industries in the U.S. economy.

 

   

Standard & Poor’s 500 ® Dividend Only Stocks: A custom benchmark composed of companies in the Standard & Poor’s 500 ® Index that have an indicated annual dividend.

 

   

Standard & Poor’s MidCap 400 ® Index: An unmanaged market value weighted index of 400 mid-cap companies.

 

   

Swaps: Derivative contracts in which two parties agree to exchange one stream of cash flows for another stream. Swap agreements define the dates when the cash flows will be paid and how the cash flows are calculated.

 

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Nuveen Mutual Funds

 

Nuveen offers a variety of mutual funds designed to help you reach your financial goals. The funds below are grouped by category.

 

Municipal-National

All-American Municipal Bond

High Yield Municipal Bond

Inflation Protected Municipal Bond

Intermediate Duration Municipal Bond

Limited Term Municipal Bond

Short Term Municipal Bond

 

 

Municipal-State

Arizona Municipal Bond

California High Yield Municipal Bond

California Municipal Bond

Colorado Municipal Bond

Connecticut Municipal Bond

Georgia Municipal Bond

Kansas Municipal Bond

Kentucky Municipal Bond

Louisiana Municipal Bond

Maryland Municipal Bond

Massachusetts Municipal Bond

Michigan Municipal Bond

Minnesota Intermediate Municipal Bond

Minnesota Municipal Bond

Missouri Municipal Bond

Nebraska Municipal Bond

New Jersey Municipal Bond

New Mexico Municipal Bond

New York Municipal Bond

North Carolina Municipal Bond

Ohio Municipal Bond

 

Municipal-State (continued)

Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond

Pennsylvania Municipal Bond

Tennessee Municipal Bond

Virginia Municipal Bond

Wisconsin Municipal Bond

 

 

Taxable Fixed Income

Core Plus Bond

Global Total Return Bond

High Income Bond

Inflation Protected Securities

Intermediate Government Bond

Intermediate Term Bond

NWQ Flexible Income

Preferred Securities

Short Term Bond

Strategic Income

Symphony Credit Opportunities

Symphony Floating Rate Income

 

 

Global/International

International

International Select

Santa Barbara Global Dividend Growth

Santa Barbara Global Growth

Santa Barbara International Growth

Symphony International Equity

Tradewinds Emerging Markets

Tradewinds Global All-Cap

Tradewinds Global Resources

 

Global/International (continued)

Tradewinds International Value

Tradewinds Japan

Tradewinds Small-Cap Opportunities

 

 

Value

Dividend Value

Mid Cap Value

Multi-Manager Large-Cap Value

NWQ Large-Cap Value

NWQ Multi-Cap Value

NWQ Small-Cap Value

NWQ Small/Mid-Cap Value

Small Cap Value

Tradewinds Value Opportunities

 

 

Growth

Large Cap Growth Opportunities

Mid Cap Growth Opportunities

Santa Barbara Growth

Small Cap Growth Opportunities

Symphony Large-Cap Growth

Winslow Large-Cap Growth

 

 

Core

Large Cap Select

Mid Cap Select

Santa Barbara Dividend Growth

Small Cap Select

Symphony Mid-Cap Core

Symphony Optimized Alpha

 

Real Assets

Global Infrastructure

Gresham Diversified Commodity Strategy

Real Asset Income

Real Estate Securities

 

 

Asset Allocation

Strategy Aggressive Growth Allocation

Strategy Balanced Allocation

Strategy Conservative Allocation

Strategy Growth Allocation

 

 

Quantitative/Enhanced

Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity

 

 

Index

Equity Index

Mid Cap Index

Small Cap Index

 

 

Non-Traditional Strategies

Gresham Long/Short Commodity Strategy

Intelligent Risk Conservative Allocation

Intelligent Risk Growth Allocation

Intelligent Risk Moderate Allocation

Tactical Market Opportunities

 

Several additional sources of information are available to you, including the codes of ethics adopted by the funds, Nuveen Investments and Nuveen Fund Advisors. The statement of additional information, incorporated by reference into this prospectus, contains detailed information on the policies and operation of the funds included in this prospectus. Additional information about the funds’ investments is available in the annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders. In the funds’ annual reports, you will find a discussion of the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected the funds’ performance during their last fiscal year. The funds’ most recent statement of additional information, annual and semi-annual reports and certain other information are available, free of charge, by calling Nuveen Investor Services at (800) 257-8787, on the funds’ website at www.nuveen.com, or through your financial advisor. Shareholders may call the toll free number above with any inquiries.

You may also obtain this and other fund information directly from the Securities and Exchange Commission (“ SEC ”). Reports and other information about the funds are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov or in person at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call the SEC at (202) 551-8090 for room hours and operation. You may also request fund information by sending an e-mail request to publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing to the SEC’s Public Reference Section at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549-1520. The SEC may charge a copying fee for this information.

The funds are series of Nuveen Investment Funds, Inc., whose Investment Company Act file number is 811-05309.

Distributed by

Nuveen Securities, LLC

333 West Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

(800) 257-8787

www.nuveen.com

MPR-FSTK-1212D


February 29, 2012 , as supplemented December 14, 2012

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

Ticker Symbols: Class A—FFEIX, Class B—FAEBX, Class C—FFECX, Class R3—FEISX, Class I—FAQIX

Nuveen Equity Index Fund

Ticker Symbols: Class A—FAEIX, Class B—FAEQX, Class C—FCEIX, Class R3—FADSX, Class I—FEIIX

Nuveen International Fund

Ticker Symbols: Class A—FAIAX, Class C—FIACX, Class R3—ARQIX, Class I—FAICX

Nuveen International Select Fund

Ticker Symbols: Class A—ISACX, Class C—ICCSX, Class I—ISYCX

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

Ticker Symbols: Class A—FRGWX, Class B—FETBX, Class C—FAWCX, Class R3—FLCYX, Class I—FIGWX

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

Ticker Symbols: Class A—FLRAX, Class C—FLYCX, Class R3—FLSSX, Class I—FLRYX

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

Ticker Symbols: Class A—FRSLX, Class B—FMQBX, Class C—FMECX, Class R3—FMEYX, Class I—FISGX

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

Ticker Symbols: Class A—FDXAX, Class C—FDXCX, Class R3—FMCYX, Class I—FIMEX

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

Ticker Symbols: Class A—FATAX, Class C—FTACX, Class I—FATCX

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

Ticker Symbols: Class A—FASEX, Class B—FAESX, Class C—FACSX, Class R3—FMVSX, Class I—FSEIX

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

Ticker Symbols: Class A—FQCAX, Class C—FQCCX, Class I—FQCYX

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

Ticker Symbols: Class A—FRMPX, Class B—FROBX, Class C—FMPCX, Class R3—FMPYX, Class I—FIMPX

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

Ticker Symbols: Class A—FMDAX, Class C—FPXCX, Class R3—ARSCX, Class I—ASETX

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

Ticker Symbols: Class A—EMGRX, Class B—ARSBX, Class C—FHMCX, Class R3—ASEIX, Class I—ARSTX

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

Ticker Symbols: Class A—FSCAX, Class C—FSCVX, Class R3—FSVSX, Class I—FSCCX

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund

Ticker Symbols: Class A—NTMAX, Class C—NTMCX, Class I—FGTYX

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This Statement of Additional Information (“ SAI ”) relates to the Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R3 and Class I shares, as applicable, of the funds named above (each individually a “ Fund ,” and collectively the “ Funds ”), each of which is a series of Nuveen Investment Funds, Inc. (“ NIF ”). This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus, but should be read in conjunction with the current Prospectus dated February 29, 2012 , as supplemented December 14, 2012. The financial statements included as part of the Funds’ Annual Reports to shareholders for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011 are incorporated by reference into this Statement of Additional Information. This Statement of Additional Information is incorporated into the Funds’ Prospectus by reference. To obtain copies of the Prospectus or the Funds’ Annual Report(s) at no charge, write the applicable Fund, c/o Nuveen Investor Services, P.O. Box 8530, Boston, Massachusetts 02266-8530, or call (800) 257-8787. You can also find the Funds’ Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, and Annual Reports online at www.nuveen.com. Please retain this Statement of Additional Information for future reference.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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General Information

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Investment Restrictions

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Investment Policies and Techniques

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Asset Coverage Requirements

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Commodity-Linked Securities

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Convertible Securities

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Derivatives

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Exchange-Traded Funds

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Exchange-Traded Notes

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Fixed Income Securities

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Foreign Securities

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Index Participations and Index Participation Contracts

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Lending of Portfolio Securities

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Money Market Funds

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Other Investment Companies

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Preferred Stock

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Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) Securities

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Royalty Trusts

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Short-Term Temporary Investments

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When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions

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Index Disclaimers

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Management

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Board Leadership Structure and Risk Oversight

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Board Diversification and Director Qualifications

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Board Compensation

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Share Ownership

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Sales Loads

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Service Providers

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Investment Adviser

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Sub-Advisers

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Portfolio Managers

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Administrator

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Transfer Agent

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Custodians

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Distributor

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Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Codes of Ethics

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Proxy Voting Policies

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Portfolio Transactions

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Portfolio Trading and Turnover

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Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings

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Net Asset Value

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Capital Stock

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Tax Matters

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Federal Income Tax Matters

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Fund Status

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Qualification as a Regulated Investment Company

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Distributions

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Dividends Received Deduction

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If You Sell or Redeem Shares

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Taxation of Capital Gains and Losses

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Taxation of Certain Ordinary Income Dividends

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In-Kind Distributions

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Exchanges

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Deductibility of Fund Expenses

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Non-U.S. Tax Credit

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Investments in Certain Non-U.S. Corporations

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Non-U.S. Investors

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Purchase and Redemption of Fund Shares

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Class A Shares

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Reduction or Elimination of Up-Front Sales Charge on Class A Shares

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Class B Shares

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Class C Shares

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Reduction or Elimination of Contingent Deferred Sales Charge

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Class R3 Shares

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Class I Shares

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Shareholder Programs

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Frequent Trading Policy

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Distribution and Service Plan

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General Matters

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Distribution Arrangements

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Additional Payments to Financial Intermediaries and Other Payments

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Intermediaries Receiving Additional Payments

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Financial Statements

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Appendix A: Ratings of Investments

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Appendix B: Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Nuveen Investment Funds, Inc. was incorporated in the state of Maryland on August 20, 1987 under the name “SECURAL Mutual Funds, Inc.” The Board of Directors and shareholders, at meetings held January 10, 1991, and April 2, 1991, respectively, approved amendments to the Articles of Incorporation providing that the name “SECURAL Mutual Funds, Inc.” be changed to “First American Investment Funds, Inc.” At a meeting held February 27, 2011, the Board of Directors approved the name “First American Investment Funds, Inc.” be changed to “Nuveen Investment Funds, Inc.”

NIF is organized as a series fund and currently issues its shares in 37 series. Each series of shares represents a separate investment portfolio with its own investment objective and policies (in essence, a separate mutual fund). Nuveen Equity Index Fund, Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund, and Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund are referred to herein collectively as the “Index Funds.” Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund was formerly named Nuveen Quantitative Large Cap Core Fund. Nuveen Dividend Value Fund was formerly named Nuveen Equity Income Fund.

Each Fund is a diversified open-end management investment company.

Shareholders may purchase shares of each Fund through separate classes, Class A, Class B (only Nuveen Dividend Value Fund, Nuveen Equity Index Fund, Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund, Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, and Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund and only under limited circumstances as described in the Funds’ Prospectus), Class C, Class R3 (except for Nuveen International Select Fund, Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund, Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund, and Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund), and Class I shares. The different share classes provide for variations in distribution costs, shareholder servicing fees, voting rights and dividends. To the extent permitted by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “ 1940 Act ”), the Funds may also provide for variations in other costs among the classes. In addition, a sales load is imposed on the sale of Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Funds. Except for the foregoing differences among the classes pertaining to costs and fees, each share of each Fund represents an equal proportionate interest in that Fund.

The Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of NIF provide that meetings of shareholders be held as determined by the Board of Directors and as required by the 1940 Act. Maryland corporation law requires a meeting of shareholders to be held upon the written request of shareholders holding 10% or more of the voting shares of NIF, with the cost of preparing and mailing the notice of such meeting payable by the requesting shareholders. The 1940 Act requires a shareholder vote for, among other things, all amendments to fundamental investment policies and restrictions, for approval of investment advisory contracts and amendments thereto, and for amendments to Rule 12b-1 distribution plans.

INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS

In addition to the investment objectives and policies set forth in the Prospectus and under the caption “Investment Policies and Techniques” below, each Fund is subject to the investment restrictions set forth below. The investment restrictions set forth in paragraphs 1 through 8 below are fundamental and cannot be changed with respect to a Fund without approval by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of that Fund as defined in the 1940 Act, that is, by the lesser of the vote of (a) 67% of the shares of the Fund present at a meeting where more than 50% of the outstanding shares are present in person or by proxy, or (b) more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Fund.

None of the Funds will:

1. Concentrate its investments in a particular industry, except that any Fund with one or more industry concentrations implied by its name shall, in normal market conditions, concentrate in securities of issues within that industry or industries. For purposes of this limitation, the U.S. Government is not considered a member of any industry. Whether the Fund is concentrating in an industry shall be determined in accordance with the 1940 Act, as interpreted or modified from time to time by any regulatory authority having jurisdiction.

 

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2. Borrow money or issue senior securities, except as permitted under the 1940 Act, as interpreted or modified from time to time by any regulatory authority having jurisdiction.

3. With respect to 75% of its total assets, purchase securities of an issuer (other than (i) securities issued by other investment companies, (ii) securities issued by the U.S. Government, its agencies, instrumentalities or authorities, or (iii) repurchase agreements fully collateralized by U.S. Government securities) if (a) such purchase would, at the time, cause more than 5% of the Fund’s total assets taken at market value to be invested in the securities of such issuer; or (b) such purchase would, at the time, result in more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer being held by the Fund.

4. Invest in companies for the purpose of control or management.

5. Purchase physical commodities or contracts relating to physical commodities. For Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund, this restriction shall not prohibit the Fund from investing in investment companies that provide exposure to commodities, options on commodity indices, commodity futures contracts and options thereon, commodity-related swap agreements, and other commodity-related derivative instruments.

6. Purchase or sell real estate unless as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments, but this shall not prevent the Funds from investing in securities or other instruments backed by real estate or interests therein or in securities of companies that deal in real estate or mortgages.

7. Act as an underwriter of securities of other issuers, except to the extent that, in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities, it may be deemed an underwriter under applicable laws.

8. Make loans except as permitted under the 1940 Act, as interpreted or modified from time to time by any regulatory authority having jurisdiction.

For purposes of applying the limitation set forth in number 1 above, according to the current interpretation by the Securities and Exchange Commission ( “SEC” ), a Fund would be concentrated in an industry if more than 25% of its total assets, based on current market value at the time of purchase, were invested in that industry. The Funds will generally use industry classifications provided by the Global Industry Classification System.

For purposes of applying the limitation set forth in number 2 above, under the 1940 Act as currently in effect, a Fund is not permitted to issue senior securities, except that a Fund may borrow from any bank if immediately after such borrowing the value of the Fund’s total assets is at least 300% of the principal amount of all of the Fund’s borrowings (i.e., the principal amount of the borrowings may not exceed 33  1 / 3 % of the Fund’s total assets). In the event that such asset coverage shall at any time fall below 300% the Fund shall, within three days thereafter (not including Sundays and holidays) reduce the amount of its borrowings to an extent that the asset coverage of such borrowing shall be at least 300%.

For purposes of applying the limitation set forth in number 8 above, there are no limitations with respect to unsecured loans made by a Fund to an unaffiliated party. However, when a Fund loans its portfolio securities, the obligation on the part of the Fund to return collateral upon termination of the loan could be deemed to involve the issuance of a senior security within the meaning of Section 18(f) of the 1940 Act. In order to avoid violation of Section 18(f), the Fund may not make a loan of portfolio securities if, as a result, more than one-third of its total asset value (at market value computed at the time of making a loan) would be on loan.

The following restrictions are non-fundamental and may be changed by NIF’s Board of Directors without a shareholder vote:

None of the Funds will:

1. Invest more than 15% of its net assets in all forms of illiquid investments.

2. Borrow money in an amount exceeding 10% of the borrowing Fund’s total assets. None of the Funds will borrow money for leverage purposes. For the purpose of this investment

 

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restriction, the use of options and futures transactions and the purchase of securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis shall not be deemed the borrowing of money. No Fund will make additional investments while its borrowings exceed 5% of total assets.

3. Make short sales of securities.

4. Lend portfolio securities representing in excess of one-third of the value of its total assets.

5. Pledge any assets, except in connection with any permitted borrowing and then in amounts not in excess of one-third of the Fund’s total assets, provided that for the purposes of this restriction, margin deposits, security interests, liens and collateral arrangements with respect to options, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and other permitted investments and techniques are not deemed to be a pledge of assets for purposes of this limitation.

6. Acquire any securities of registered open-end investment companies or registered unit investment trusts in reliance on subparagraph (F) or subparagraph (G) of Section 12(d)(1) of the 1940 Act.

With respect to the non-fundamental restriction set forth in number 1 above, the Fund will monitor portfolio liquidity on an ongoing basis and, in the event more than 15% of the Fund’s net assets are invested in illiquid investments, the Fund will reduce its holdings of illiquid securities in an orderly fashion in order to maintain adequate liquidity.

The Board of Directors has adopted guidelines and procedures under which the Fund’s investment adviser is to determine whether the following types of securities which may be held by the Fund are “liquid” and to report to the Board concerning its determinations: (i) securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933; (ii) commercial paper issued in reliance on the “private placement” exemption from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, whether or not it is eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A; (iii) interest-only and principal-only, inverse floating and inverse interest-only securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies or instrumentalities; and (iv) municipal leases and securities that represent interests in municipal leases.

With respect to any Fund that has adopted an investment strategy pursuant to Rule 35d-1 of the 1940 Act, whereby at least 80% of the Fund’s net assets (plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) must be invested in a strategy suggested by the Fund’s name, a policy has been adopted by the Funds to provide shareholders with at least 60 days’ notice in the event of a planned change to the investment strategy. Such notice to shareholders will meet the requirements of Rule 35d-1(c).

INVESTMENT POLICIES AND TECHNIQUES

The principal investment strategies of each Fund are set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus. Additional information concerning principal investment strategies of the Funds, and other investment strategies that may be used by the Funds, is set forth below. The Funds have attempted to identify investment strategies that will be employed in pursuing each Fund’s investment objective. Additional information concerning the Funds’ investment restrictions is set forth above under “Investment Restrictions.”

If a percentage limitation on investments by a Fund stated in this SAI or the Prospectus is adhered to at the time of an investment, a later increase or decrease in percentage resulting from changes in asset value will not be deemed to violate the limitation except in the case of the limitations on borrowing. To the extent a Fund is limited to investing in securities with specified ratings or of a certain credit quality, the Fund is not required to sell a security if its rating is reduced or its credit quality declines after purchase, but may consider doing so. Descriptions of the rating categories of Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (“ Standard & Poor’s ”), Fitch, Inc. (“ Fitch ”) and Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“ Moody’s ”) are contained in Appendix A.

Each Fund has one or more sub-adviser that is responsible for the day-to-day management of such Fund’s investment portfolio (each a “ Sub-Adviser ” and, collectively, the “ Sub-Advisers ”).

Asset Coverage Requirements

To the extent required by SEC guidelines, a Fund will only engage in transactions that expose it to an obligation to another party if it owns either (a) an offsetting position for the same type of

 

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financial asset, or (b) cash or liquid securities, designated on the Fund’s books or held in a segregated account, with a value sufficient at all times to cover its potential obligations not covered as provided in (a). Examples of transactions governed by these asset coverage requirements include, for example, options written by the Funds, futures contracts and options on futures contracts, forward currency contracts, swaps, and when-issued and delayed delivery transactions. Assets used as offsetting positions, designated on a Fund’s books, or held in a segregated account cannot be sold while the positions requiring cover are open unless replaced with other appropriate assets. As a result, the commitment of a large portion of assets to be used as offsetting positions or to be designated or segregated in such a manner could impede portfolio management or the ability to meet redemption requests or other current obligations.

Commodity-Linked Securities

As a principal investment strategy, Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may invest in commodity-linked exchange-traded funds (“ ETFs ”) and derivative securities, which are designed to provide investment exposure to commodities without direct investment in physical commodities or commodities futures contracts. Commodities to which the Fund may gain exposure include assets such as oil, gas, industrial and precious metals, livestock, and agricultural or meat products, or other items that have tangible properties. The Fund may invest in securities that give it exposure to various commodities and commodity sectors. The value of commodity-linked securities held by the Fund may be affected by a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, overall market movements and other factors affecting the value of particular industries or commodities, such as weather, disease, embargoes, acts of war or terrorism, or political and regulatory developments.

The prices of commodity-linked securities may move in different directions than investments in traditional equity and debt securities. For example, during periods of rising inflation, debt securities have historically tended to decline in value due to the general increase in prevailing interest rates. Conversely, during those same periods of rising inflation, the prices of certain commodities, such as oil and metals, have historically tended to increase. Of course, there cannot be any guarantee that these investments will perform in that manner in the future, and at certain times the price movements of commodity-linked securities have been parallel to those of debt and equity securities. Commodities have historically tended to increase and decrease in value during different parts of the business cycle than financial assets. Nevertheless, at various times, commodities prices may move in tandem with the prices of financial assets and thus may not provide overall portfolio diversification benefits.

Convertible Securities

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund and Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may invest in convertible securities as a principal investment strategy. Each other Fund may invest in such securities as a non-principal investment strategy. Convertible securities are bonds, debentures, notes, or other securities that may be converted or exchanged (by the holder or by the issuer) into shares of the underlying common stock (or cash or securities of equivalent value) at a stated exchange ratio. A convertible security may also be called for redemption or conversion by the issuer after a particular date and under certain circumstances (including a specified price) established upon issue. If a convertible security held by a Fund is called for redemption or conversion, the Fund could be required to tender it for redemption, convert it into the underlying common stock, or sell it to a third party.

Convertible securities generally have less potential for gain or loss than common stocks. Convertible securities generally provide yields higher than the underlying common stocks, but generally lower than comparable non-convertible securities. Because of this higher yield, convertible securities generally sell at prices above their “conversion value,” which is the current market value of the stock to be received upon conversion. The difference between this conversion value and the price of convertible securities will vary over time depending on changes in the value of the underlying common stocks and interest rates. When the underlying common stocks decline in value, convertible securities will tend not to decline to the same extent because of the interest or dividend payments and the repayment of principal at maturity for certain types of convertible securities. However, securities that are convertible other than at the option of the holder generally do not limit the potential for loss to the same extent as securities convertible at the option of the holder. When the

 

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underlying common stocks rise in value, the value of convertible securities may also be expected to increase. At the same time, however, the difference between the market value of convertible securities and their conversion value will narrow, which means that the value of convertible securities will generally not increase to the same extent as the value of the underlying common stocks. Because convertible securities may also be interest-rate sensitive, their value may increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. Convertible securities are also subject to credit risk, and are often lower-quality securities.

Derivatives

Each Fund may use derivative instruments as a principal investment strategy, as described below. Generally, a derivative is a financial contract the value of which depends upon, or is derived from, the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index. Derivatives generally take the form of contracts under which the parties agree to payments between them based upon the performance of a wide variety of underlying references, such as stocks, bonds, loans, commodities, interest rates, currency exchange rates, and various domestic and foreign indices. Derivative instruments that some or all of the Funds may use include options contracts, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, forward currency contracts and swap transactions, all of which are described in more detail below.

The Funds may use derivatives for a variety of reasons, including as a substitute for investing directly in securities and currencies, as an alternative to selling a security short, as part of a hedging strategy (that is, for the purpose of reducing risk to a Fund), or for other purposes related to the management of the Funds. Derivatives permit a Fund to increase or decrease the level of risk, or change the character of the risk, to which its portfolio is exposed in much the same way as the Fund can increase or decrease the level of risk, or change the character of the risk, of its portfolio by making investments in specific securities. However, derivatives may entail investment exposures that are greater than their cost would suggest. As a result, a small investment in derivatives could have a large impact on a Fund’s performance.

Derivatives can be volatile and involve various types and degrees of risk, depending upon the characteristics of the particular derivative and the portfolio as a whole. If a Fund invests in derivatives at inopportune times or judges market conditions incorrectly, such investments may lower the Fund’s return or result in a loss. A Fund also could experience losses or limit its gains if the performance of its derivatives is poorly correlated with the underlying instruments or the Fund’s other investments, or if the Fund is unable to liquidate its position because of an illiquid secondary market. The market for derivatives is, or suddenly can become, illiquid. Changes in liquidity may result in significant, rapid and unpredictable changes in the prices for derivatives.

While transactions in some derivatives may be effected on established exchanges, many other derivatives are privately negotiated and entered into in the over-the-counter market with a single counterparty. When exchange-traded derivatives are purchased and sold, a clearing agency associated with the exchange stands between each buyer and seller and effectively guarantees performance of each contract, either on a limited basis through a guaranty fund or to the full extent of the clearing agency’s balance sheet. Transactions in over-the-counter derivatives have no such protection. Each party to an over-the-counter derivative bears the risk that its direct counterparty will default. In addition, over-the-counter derivatives may be less liquid than exchange-traded derivatives since the other party to the transaction may be the only investor with sufficient understanding of the derivative to be interested in bidding for it.

Derivatives generally involve leverage in the sense that the investment exposure created by the derivative is significantly greater than the Fund’s initial investment in the derivative. As discussed above under “—Asset Coverage Requirements,” a Fund may be required to segregate permissible liquid assets, or engage in other permitted measures, to “cover” the Fund’s obligations relating to its transactions in derivatives. For example, in the case of futures contracts or forward contracts that are not contractually required to cash settle, a Fund must set aside liquid assets equal to such contracts’ full notional value (generally, the total numerical value of the asset underlying a future or forward contract at the time of valuation) while the positions are open. With respect to futures contracts or forward contracts that are contractually required to cash settle, however, a Fund is permitted to set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the Fund’s daily mark-to-market net obligation (i.e., the

 

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Fund’s daily net liability) under the contracts, if any, rather than such contracts’ full notional value. By setting aside assets equal to only its net obligations under cash-settled futures and forward contracts, the Fund may employ leverage to a greater extent than if the Fund were required to segregate assets equal to the full notional value of such contracts.

Derivatives also may involve other types of leverage. For example, an instrument linked to the value of a securities index may return income calculated as a multiple of the price movement of the underlying index. This leverage will increase the volatility of these derivatives since they may increase or decrease in value more quickly than the underlying instruments.

The particular derivative instruments the Funds can use are described below. A Fund’s portfolio managers may decide not to employ some or all of these instruments, and there is no assurance that any derivatives strategy used by a Fund will succeed. The Funds may employ new derivative instruments and strategies when they are developed, if those investment methods are consistent with the particular Fund’s investment objective and are permissible under applicable regulations governing the Fund.

Futures and Options on Futures

The Funds may engage in futures transactions as a principal investment strategy. The Funds may buy and sell futures contracts that relate to: (1) interest rates, (2) debt securities, (3) bond indices, (4) foreign currencies, (5) stock indices, and (6) individual stocks. The Funds also may buy and write options on the futures contracts in which they may invest (“futures options”) and may write straddles, which consist of a call and a put option on the same futures contract. The Funds will only write options and straddles which are “covered.” This means that, when writing a call option, a Fund must either segregate liquid assets with a value equal to the fluctuating market value of the optioned futures contract, or the Fund must own an option to purchase the same futures contract having an exercise price that is (i) equal to or less than the exercise price of the call written, or (ii) greater than the exercise price of the call written, provided the difference is maintained by the Fund in segregated liquid assets. When writing a put option, a Fund must segregate liquid assets in an amount not less than the exercise price, or own a put option on the same futures contract where the exercise price of the put held is (i) equal to or greater than the exercise price of the put written, or (ii) less than the exercise price of the put written, provided the difference is maintained by the Fund in segregated liquid assets. A straddle will be covered when sufficient assets are deposited to meet the Fund’s immediate obligations. A Fund may use the same liquid assets to cover both the call and put options in a straddle where the exercise price of the call and put are the same, or the exercise price of the call is higher than that of the put. In such cases, the Fund will also segregate liquid assets equivalent to the amount, if any, by which the put is “in the money.” The Funds may only enter into futures contracts and futures options which are standardized and traded on a U.S. or foreign exchange, board of trade or similar entity, or quoted on an automated quotation system.

A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a security, index, interest rate, or currency (each a “ financial instrument ”) for a set price on a future date. Certain futures contracts, such as futures contracts relating to individual securities, call for making or taking delivery of the underlying financial instrument. However, these contracts generally are closed out before delivery by entering into an offsetting purchase or sale of a matching futures contract (same exchange, underlying financial instrument, and delivery month). Other futures contracts, such as futures contracts on interest rates and indices, do not call for making or taking delivery of the underlying financial instrument, but rather are agreements pursuant to which two parties agree to take or make delivery of an amount of cash equal to the difference between the value of the financial instrument at the close of the last trading day of the contract and the price at which the contract was originally written. These contracts also may be settled by entering into an offsetting futures contract.

Unlike when a Fund purchases or sells a security, no price is paid or received by a Fund upon the purchase or sale of a futures contract. Initially, a Fund will be required to deposit with the futures broker, known as a futures commission merchant (“ FCM ”), an amount of cash or securities equal to a varying specified percentage of the contract amount. This amount is known as initial margin. The margin deposit is intended to ensure completion of the contract. Minimum initial margin requirements are established by the futures exchanges and may be revised. In addition, FCMs may establish margin

 

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deposit requirements that are higher than the exchange minimums. Cash held in the margin account generally is not income producing. However, coupon-bearing securities, such as Treasury securities, held in margin accounts generally will earn income. Subsequent payments to and from the FCM, called variation margin, will be made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying financial instrument fluctuates, making the futures contract more or less valuable, a process known as marking the contract to market. Changes in variation margin are recorded by a Fund as unrealized gains or losses. At any time prior to expiration of the futures contract, a Fund may elect to close the position by taking an opposite position that will operate to terminate its position in the futures contract. A final determination of variation margin is then made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to the Fund, and the Fund realizes a gain or loss. In the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of an FCM that holds margin on behalf of a Fund, the Fund may be entitled to the return of margin owed to it only in proportion to the amount received by the FCM’s other customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund. Futures transactions also involve brokerage costs and the Fund may have to segregate additional liquid assets in accordance with applicable SEC requirements. See “—Asset Coverage Requirements” above.

A futures option gives the purchaser of such option the right, in return for the premium paid, to assume a long position (call) or short position (put) in a futures contract at a specified exercise price at any time during the period of the option. Upon exercise of a call option, the purchaser acquires a long position in the futures contract and the writer is assigned the opposite short position. Upon the exercise of a put option, the opposite is true. Futures options possess many of the same characteristics as options on securities, currencies and indices (discussed below under “—Options Transactions”).

Limitations on the Use of Futures and Futures Options. Under the rules of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (the “ CFTC ”) which are currently in effect, registered investment companies may engage in unlimited futures transactions and options thereon provided they have claimed an exclusion from regulation as a commodity pool operator. NIF, on behalf of each of its series, has claimed such an exclusion. Thus, each Fund may use futures contracts and options thereon to the extent consistent with its investment objective. The requirements for qualification as a regulated investment company may limit the extent to which a Fund may enter into futures transactions. See “Taxation.”

On February 9, 2012, the CFTC adopted amendments to its rules that, once effective, may affect the ability of NIF, on behalf of the Funds, to continue to claim this exclusion. A Fund that seeks to claim the exclusion after the effectiveness of the amended rules would be limited in its ability to use futures and options on futures or commodities or engage in swap transactions. If a Fund were no longer able to claim the exclusion, the Adviser would be required to register as a “commodity pool operator,” and such Fund and the Adviser would be subject to regulation under the Commodity Exchange Act.

VIX Futures. Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may buy and sell futures contracts that track the level of the Chicago Board Options Exchange (“ CBOE ”) Volatility Index (“ VIX ”). The CBOE Volatility Index is based upon the prices of options on the S&P 500 Index that are listed on the CBOE, and is designed to reflect investors’ projection of future (30-day) stock market volatility. The value of VIX futures is dependent on the movements in the expected volatility of stock prices; it is not dependent on the direction of stock prices. Thus, VIX futures provide a way for Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund to seek to either hedge certain of its portfolio positions or to profit by correctly forecasting the future volatility in the stock market. Please see below for a description of the principal risks associated with futures, including VIX futures.

Risks Associated with Futures and Futures Options. There are risks associated with the use of futures contracts and futures options. A purchase or sale of a futures contract may result in a loss in excess of the amount invested in the futures contract.

If futures are used for hedging purposes, there can be no guarantee that there will be a correlation between price movements in the futures contract and in the underlying financial instruments that are being hedged. This could result from differences between the financial instruments being hedged and the financial instruments underlying the standard contracts available

 

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for trading (e.g., differences in interest rate levels, maturities and the creditworthiness of issuers). In addition, price movements of futures contracts may not correlate perfectly with price movements of the financial instruments underlying the futures contracts due to certain market distortions.

Successful use of futures by the Funds also is subject to a Sub-Adviser’s ability to predict correctly movements in the direction of the relevant market. For example, if a Fund uses futures to hedge against the possibility of a decline in the market value of securities held in its portfolio and the prices of such securities increase instead, the Fund will lose part or all of the benefit of the increased value of the securities which it has hedged because it will have offsetting losses in its futures positions. Furthermore, if in such circumstances the Fund has insufficient cash, it may have to sell securities to meet daily variation margin requirements. The Fund may have to sell such securities at a time when it may be disadvantageous to do so.

There can be no assurance that a liquid market will exist at a time when a Fund seeks to close out a futures or a futures option position, and the Fund would remain obligated to meet margin requirements until the position is closed. Futures exchanges may limit the amount of fluctuation permitted in certain futures contract prices during a single trading day. The daily limit establishes the maximum amount that the price of a futures contract may vary either up or down from the previous day’s settlement price at the end of the current trading session. Once the daily limit has been reached in a futures contract subject to the limit, no more trades may be made on that day at a price beyond that limit. The daily limit governs only price movements during a particular trading day and therefore does not limit potential losses because the limit may work to prevent the liquidation of unfavorable positions. For example, futures prices have occasionally moved to the daily limit for several consecutive trading days with little or no trading, thereby preventing prompt liquidation of positions and subjecting some holders of futures contracts to substantial losses.

Additional Risks Associated with Commodity Futures Contracts . There are several additional risks associated with transactions in commodity futures contracts.

Storage . Unlike the financial futures markets, in the commodity futures markets there are costs of physical storage associated with purchasing the underlying commodity. The price of the commodity futures contract will reflect the storage costs of purchasing the physical commodity, including the time value of money invested in the physical commodity. To the extent that the storage costs for an underlying commodity change while the Fund is invested in futures contracts on that commodity, the value of the futures contract may change proportionately.

Reinvestment . In the commodity futures markets, producers of the underlying commodity may decide to hedge the price risk of selling the commodity by selling futures contracts today to lock in the price of the commodity at the time of delivery. In order to induce speculators to purchase the other side of the same futures contract, the commodity producer generally must sell the futures contract at a lower price than the expected future spot price. Conversely, if most hedgers in the futures market are purchasing futures contracts to hedge against a rise in prices, then speculators will only sell the other side of the futures contract at a higher futures price than the expected future spot price of the commodity. The changing nature of the hedgers and speculators in the commodity markets will influence whether futures prices are above or below the expected future spot price, which can have significant implications for the Fund. If the nature of hedgers and speculators in futures markets has shifted when it is time for the Fund to reinvest the proceeds of a maturing contract in a new futures contract, the Fund might reinvest at higher or lower futures prices, or choose to pursue other investments.

Other Economic Factors . The commodities which underlie commodity futures contracts may be subject to additional economic and non-economic variables, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs, and international economic, political and regulatory developments. These factors may have a larger impact on commodity prices and commodity-linked instruments, including futures contracts, than on traditional securities. Certain commodities are also subject to limited pricing flexibility because of supply and demand factors. Others are subject to broad price fluctuations as a result of the volatility of the prices for certain raw materials and the instability of supplies of other materials. These additional variables may create additional investment risks which subject the Fund’s investments to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities.

 

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Forward Currency Contracts and other Foreign Currency Transactions

The Funds (other than Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund and the Index Funds) may enter into forward currency contracts as a principal investment strategy. A forward currency contract involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the contract. These contracts are traded directly between currency traders (usually large commercial banks) and their customers. Unlike futures contracts, which are standardized contracts, forward contracts can be specifically drawn to meet the needs of the parties that enter into them. The parties to a forward currency contract may agree to offset or terminate the contract before its maturity, or may hold the contract to maturity and complete the contemplated exchange. Because forward contracts are not traded on an exchange, the Funds are subject to the credit and performance risk of the counterparties to such contracts.

The following summarizes the principal currency management strategies involving forward contracts that may be used by the Funds. These Funds also may use currency futures contracts and options thereon (see “—Futures and Options on Futures” above), and put and call options on foreign currencies (see “—Options Transactions” below) for the same purposes.

Transaction Hedges . When a Fund enters into a contract for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency, or when it anticipates receiving dividend payments in a foreign currency, the Fund might wish to lock in the U.S. dollar price of the security or the U.S. dollar equivalent of the dividend payments. To do so, the Fund could enter into a forward contract for the purchase or sale of the amount of foreign currency involved in the underlying transaction at a fixed amount of U.S. dollars per unit of the foreign currency. This is known as a “transaction hedge.” A transaction hedge will protect a Fund against a loss from an adverse change in the currency exchange rate during the period between the date on which the security is purchased or sold or on which the payment is declared, and the date on which the payment is made or received. Forward contracts to purchase or sell a foreign currency may also be used by a Fund in anticipation of future purchases or sales of securities denominated in a foreign currency, even if the specific investments have not yet been selected by a Sub-Adviser. This strategy is sometimes referred to as “anticipatory hedging.”

Position Hedges . A Fund could also use forward contracts to lock in the U.S. dollar value of portfolio positions. This is known as a “position hedge.” When a Fund believes that a foreign currency might suffer a substantial decline against the U.S. dollar, it could enter into a forward contract to sell an amount of that foreign currency approximating the value of some or all of the Fund’s portfolio securities denominated in that foreign currency. When a Fund believes that the U.S. dollar might suffer a substantial decline against a foreign currency, it could enter into a forward contract to buy that foreign currency for a fixed dollar amount. Alternatively, a Fund could enter into a forward contract to sell a different foreign currency for a fixed U.S. dollar amount if the Fund believes that the U.S. dollar value of that foreign currency will fall whenever there is a decline in the U.S. dollar value of the currency in which portfolio securities of the Fund are denominated. This is referred to as a “cross hedge.”

Shifting Currency Exposure . A Fund may also enter into forward contracts to shift its investment exposure from one currency into another. This may include shifting exposure from U.S. dollars to foreign currency or from one foreign currency to another foreign currency. This strategy tends to limit exposure to the currency sold, and increase exposure to the currency that is purchased, much as if a Fund had sold a security denominated in one currency and purchased an equivalent security denominated in another currency.

Risks Associated with Forward Currency Transactions. A Sub-Adviser’s decision whether to enter into foreign currency transactions will depend in part on its view regarding the direction and amount in which exchange rates are likely to move. The forecasting of movements in exchange rates is extremely difficult, so that it is highly uncertain whether a currency management strategy, if undertaken, would be successful. To the extent that a Sub-Adviser’s view regarding future exchange rates proves to have been incorrect, a Fund may realize losses on its foreign currency transactions. Even if a foreign currency hedge is effective in protecting a Fund from losses resulting from unfavorable changes in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies, it also would limit the gains which might be realized by the Fund from favorable changes in exchange rates.

 

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Options Transactions

To the extent set forth below, the Funds may purchase put and call options on specific securities (including groups or “baskets” of specific securities), interest rates, stock indices, bond indices, and/or foreign currencies. In addition, the Funds may write put and call options on such financial instruments. Options on futures contracts are discussed above under “— Futures and Options on Futures.”

Options on Securities . As a principal investment strategy, the Funds (other than the Index Funds) may purchase put and call options on securities they own or have the right to acquire. A put option on a security gives the purchaser of the option the right (but not the obligation) to sell, and the writer of the option the obligation to buy, the underlying security at a stated price (the “exercise price”) at any time before the option expires. A call option on a security gives the purchaser the right (but not the obligation) to buy, and the writer the obligation to sell, the underlying security at the exercise price at any time before the option expires. The purchase price for a put or call option is the “premium” paid by the purchaser for the right to sell or buy.

A Fund may purchase put options to hedge against a decline in the value of its portfolio. By using put options in this way, a Fund would reduce any profit it might otherwise have realized in the underlying security by the amount of the premium paid for the put option and by transaction costs. In similar fashion, a Fund may purchase call options to protect against an increase in the price of securities that the Fund anticipates purchasing in the future, a practice sometimes referred to as “anticipatory hedging.” The premium paid for the call option plus any transaction costs will reduce the benefit, if any, realized by the Fund upon exercise of the option, and, unless the price of the underlying security rises sufficiently, the option may expire unexercised.

Options on Interest Rates and Indices . As principal investment strategies, the Funds may purchase put and call options on interest rates and on stock and bond indices. An option on interest rates or on an index gives the holder the right to receive, upon exercise of the option, an amount of cash if the closing value of the underlying interest rate or index is greater than, in the case of a call, or less than, in the case of a put, the exercise price of the option. This amount of cash is equal to the difference between the exercise-settlement value of the interest rate option or the closing price of the index and the exercise price of the option expressed in dollars times a specified multiple (the “multiplier”). The writer of the option is obligated, for the premium received, to make delivery of this amount. Settlements for interest rate and index options are always in cash.

Options on Currencies. The Funds (other than Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund and the Index Funds) may purchase put and call options on foreign currencies as a principal investment strategy. A foreign currency option provides the option buyer with the right to buy or sell a stated amount of foreign currency at the exercise price at a specified date or during the option period. A call option gives its owner the right, but not the obligation, to buy the currency, while a put option gives its owner the right, but not the obligation, to sell the currency. The option seller (writer) is obligated to fulfill the terms of the option sold if it is exercised. However, either seller or buyer may close its position during the option period in the secondary market for such options at any time prior to expiration.

A foreign currency call option rises in value if the underlying currency appreciates. Conversely, a foreign currency put option rises in value if the underlying currency depreciates. While purchasing a foreign currency option may protect a Fund against an adverse movement in the value of a foreign currency, it would limit the gain which might result from a favorable movement in the value of the currency. For example, if the Fund were holding securities denominated in an appreciating foreign currency and had purchased a foreign currency put to hedge against a decline in the value of the currency, it would not have to exercise its put. In such an event, however, the amount of the Fund’s gain would be offset in part by the premium paid for the option. Similarly, if the Fund entered into a contract to purchase a security denominated in a foreign currency and purchased a foreign currency call to hedge against a rise in the value of the currency between the date of purchase and the settlement date, the Fund would not need to exercise its call if the currency instead depreciated in value. In such a case, the Fund could acquire the amount of foreign currency needed for settlement in the spot market at a lower price than the exercise price of the option.

 

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Writing Options. The Funds may write (sell) covered put and call options as a principal investment strategy. These transactions would be undertaken principally to produce additional income. The Funds receive a premium from writing options which it retains whether or not the option is exercised. The Funds may write covered straddles consisting of a combination of a call and a put written on the same underlying instrument.

The Funds will write options only if they are “covered.” In the case of a call option on a security, the option is covered if the Fund owns the security underlying the call or has an absolute and immediate right to acquire that security without additional cash consideration (or, if additional cash consideration is required, cash or other liquid assets in such amount are segregated) upon conversion or exchange of the securities held by the Fund. For a call option on an index or currency, the option is covered if the Fund segregates liquid assets in an amount equal to the contract value of the index or currency. A call option is also covered if the Fund holds a call on the same security, index or currency as the call written where the exercise price of the call held is (i) equal to or less than the exercise price of the call written, or (ii) greater than the exercise price of the call written, provided the difference is maintained by the Fund in segregated liquid assets. A put option on a security, currency or index is “covered” if the Fund segregates liquid assets equal to the exercise price. A put option is also covered if the Fund holds a put on the same security, currency or index as the put written where the exercise price of the put held is (i) equal to or greater than the exercise price of the put written, or (ii) less than the exercise price of the put written, provided the difference is maintained by the Fund in segregated liquid assets. A straddle will be covered when sufficient assets are deposited to meet the Fund’s immediate obligations. The Fund may use the same liquid assets to cover both the call and put options in a straddle where the exercise price of the call and put are the same, or the exercise price of the call is higher than that of the put. In such cases, the Fund will also segregate liquid assets equivalent to the amount, if any, by which the put is “in the money.”

Expiration or Exercise of Options. If an option written by a Fund expires unexercised, the Fund realizes a capital gain equal to the premium received at the time the option was written. If an option purchased by a Fund expires unexercised, the Fund realizes a capital loss equal to the premium paid. Prior to the earlier of exercise or expiration, an exchange traded option may be closed out by an offsetting purchase or sale of an option of the same series (type, exchange, underlying security, currency or index, exercise price, and expiration). There can be no assurance, however, that a closing purchase or sale transaction can be effected when the Fund desires.

A Fund may sell put or call options it has previously purchased, which could result in a net gain or loss depending on whether the amount realized on the sale is more or less than the premium and other transaction costs paid on the put or call option which is sold. Prior to exercise or expiration, an option may be closed out by an offsetting purchase or sale of an option of the same series. A Fund will realize a capital gain from a closing purchase transaction if the cost of the closing option is less than the premium received from writing the option, or, if it is more, the Fund will realize a capital loss. If the premium received from a closing sale transaction is more than the premium paid to purchase the option, the Fund will realize a capital gain or, if it is less, the Fund will realize a capital loss. The principal factors affecting the market value of a put or a call option include supply and demand, interest rates, the current market price of the underlying security, currency or index in relation to the exercise price of the option, the volatility of the underlying security, currency or index, and the time remaining until the expiration date.

Risks Associated with Options Transactions. There are several risks associated with options transactions. For example, there are significant differences between the securities and options markets that could result in an imperfect correlation between these markets, causing a given transaction not to achieve its objectives. A decision as to whether, when and how to use options involves the exercise of skill and judgment, and even a well-conceived transaction may be unsuccessful to some degree because of market behavior or unexpected events.

When a Fund purchases a put or call option, it risks a total loss of the premium paid for the option, plus any transaction costs, if the price of the underlying security does not increase or decrease sufficiently to justify the exercise of such option. Also, where a put or call option on a particular security is purchased to hedge against price movements in a related security, the price of the put or call option may move more or less than the price of the related security.

 

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There can be no assurance that a liquid market will exist when a Fund seeks to close out an option position. If a Fund were unable to close out an option that it had purchased on a security, it would have to exercise the option in order to realize any profit or the option may expire worthless. If a Fund were unable to close out a covered call option that it had written on a security, it would not be able to sell the underlying security unless the option expired without exercise. There is also a risk that, if restrictions on exercise were imposed, a Fund might be unable to exercise an option it had purchased.

With respect to options written by the Funds during the option period, the covered call writer has, in return for the premium on the option, given up the opportunity to profit from a price increase in the underlying security above the exercise price, but, as long as its obligation as a writer continues, has retained the risk of loss should the price of the underlying security decline. The writer of an option has no control over the time when it may be required to fulfill its obligations as a writer of the option. Once an option writer has received an exercise notice, it cannot effect a closing purchase transaction in order to terminate its obligation under the option and must deliver the underlying security at the exercise price.

Swap Transactions

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may enter into total return, interest rate, currency and credit default swap agreements and interest rate caps, floors and collars as a principal investment strategy. The Fund may also enter into options on the foregoing types of swap agreements (“ swap options ”).

The Fund may enter into swap transactions for any purpose consistent with its investment objectives and strategies, such as for the purpose of attempting to obtain or preserve a particular return or spread at a lower cost than obtaining a return or spread through purchases and/or sales of instruments in other markets, to protect against currency fluctuations, as a duration management technique, to protect against an increase in the price of securities the Fund anticipates purchasing at a later date, to reduce risk arising from the ownership of a particular instrument, or to gain exposure to certain securities, sectors or markets in the most economical way possible.

Swap agreements are two party contracts entered into primarily by institutional investors for a specified period of time. In a standard swap transaction, two parties agree to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of return) earned or realized on a particular predetermined asset, reference rate or index. The gross returns to be exchanged or swapped between the parties are generally calculated with respect to a notional amount, e.g., the return on or increase in value of a particular dollar amount invested at a particular interest rate or in a basket of securities representing a particular index. The notional amount of the swap agreement generally is only used as a basis upon which to calculate the obligations that the parties to the swap agreement have agreed to exchange. The Fund’s current obligations under a net swap agreement will be accrued daily (offset against any amounts owed to the Fund) and any accrued but unpaid net amounts owed to a swap counterparty will be covered by assets determined to be liquid by a Sub-Adviser. See “—Asset Coverage Requirements” above.

Interest Rate Swaps, Caps, Collars and Floors . Interest rate swaps are bilateral contracts in which each party agrees to make periodic payments to the other party based on different referenced interest rates (e.g., a fixed rate and a floating rate) applied to a specified notional amount. The purchase of an interest rate floor entitles the purchaser, to the extent that a specified index falls below a predetermined interest rate, to receive payments of interest on a notional principal amount from the party selling such interest rate floor. The purchase of an interest rate cap entitles the purchaser, to the extent that a specified index rises above a predetermined interest rate, to receive payments of interest on a notional principal amount from the party selling such interest rate cap. Interest rate collars involve selling a cap and purchasing a floor or vice versa to protect the Fund against interest rate movements exceeding given minimum or maximum levels.

Currency Swaps . A currency swap is an agreement between two parties to exchange equivalent fixed amounts in two different currencies for a fixed period of time. The exchange of currencies at the inception date of the contract takes place at the current spot rate. Such an agreement may provide that, for the duration of the swap, each party pays interest to the other on the received amount at an agreed upon fixed or floating interest rate. When the contract ends, the parties re-exchange the currencies at the initial exchange rate, a specified rate, or the then current spot rate. Some currency swaps may not provide for exchanging currencies, but only for exchanging interest cash flows.

 

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Total Return Swaps . In a total return swap, one party agrees to pay the other the “total return” of a defined underlying asset during a specified period, in return for periodic payments based on a fixed or variable interest rate or the total return from other underlying assets. A total return swap may be applied to any underlying asset but is most commonly used with equity indices, single stocks, bonds and defined baskets of loans and mortgages. The Fund might enter into a total return swap involving an underlying index or basket of securities to create exposure to a potentially widely-diversified range of securities in a single trade. An index total return swap can be used by the portfolio managers to assume risk, without the complications of buying the component securities from what may not always be the most liquid of markets.

Credit Default Swaps . A credit default swap is a bilateral contract that enables an investor to buy or sell protection against a defined-issuer credit event. The Fund may enter into credit default swap agreements either as a buyer or a seller. The Fund may buy protection to attempt to mitigate the risk of default or credit quality deterioration in one or more of its individual holdings or in a segment of the fixed income securities market to which it has exposure, or to take a “short” position in individual bonds or market segments which it does not own. The Fund may sell protection in an attempt to gain exposure to the credit quality characteristics of particular bonds or market segments without investing directly in those bonds or market segments.

As the buyer of protection in a credit default swap, the Fund will pay a premium (by means of an upfront payment or a periodic stream of payments over the term of the agreement) in return for the right to deliver a referenced bond or group of bonds to the protection seller and receive the full notional or par value (or other agreed upon value) upon a default (or similar event) by the issuer(s) of the underlying referenced obligation(s). If no default occurs, the protection seller would keep the stream of payments and would have no further obligation to the Fund. Thus, the cost to the Fund would be the premium paid with respect to the agreement. If a credit event occurs, however, the Fund may elect to receive the full notional value of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity that may have little or no value. The Fund bears the risk that the protection seller may fail to satisfy its payment obligations.

If the Fund is a seller of protection in a credit default swap and no credit event occurs, the Fund would generally receive an up-front payment or a periodic stream of payments over the term of the swap. If a credit event occurs, however, generally the Fund would have to pay the buyer the full notional value of the swap in exchange for an equal face amount of deliverable obligations of the reference entity that may have little or no value. As the protection seller, the Fund effectively adds economic leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to being subject to investment exposure on its total net assets, the Fund is subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap. Thus, the Fund bears the same risk as it would by buying the reference obligations directly, plus the additional risks related to obtaining investment exposure through a derivative instrument discussed below under “—Risks Associated with Swap Transactions.”

Swap Options . A swap option is a contract that gives a counterparty the right (but not the obligation), in return for payment of a premium, to enter into a new swap agreement or to shorten, extend, cancel, or otherwise modify an existing swap agreement at some designated future time on specified terms. A cash-settled option on a swap gives the purchaser the right, in return for the premium paid, to receive an amount of cash equal to the value of the underlying swap as of the exercise date. The Fund may write (sell) and purchase put and call swap options. Depending on the terms of the particular option agreement, the Fund generally will incur a greater degree of risk when it writes a swap option than when it purchases a swap option. When the Fund purchases a swap option, it risks losing only the amount of the premium it has paid should it decide to let the option expire unexercised. However, when the Fund writes a swap option, upon exercise of the option the Fund will become obligated according to the terms of the underlying agreement.

Risks Associated with Swap Transactions . The use of swap transactions is a highly specialized activity which involves strategies and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio security transactions. If a Sub-Adviser is incorrect in its forecasts of default risks, market spreads or other applicable factors the investment performance of the Fund would diminish compared with what it would have been if these techniques were not used. As the protection seller in a credit default swap, the Fund effectively adds economic leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to being

 

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subject to investment exposure on its total net assets, the Fund is subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap. The Fund may only close out a swap, cap, floor, collar or other two-party contract with its particular counterparty, and may only transfer a position with the consent of that counterparty. In addition, the price at which the Fund may close out such a two party contract may not correlate with the price change in the underlying reference asset. If the counterparty defaults, the Fund will have contractual remedies, but there can be no assurance that the counterparty will be able to meet its contractual obligations or that the Fund will succeed in enforcing its rights. It also is possible that developments in the derivatives market, including potential government regulation, could adversely affect the Fund’s ability to terminate existing swap or other agreements or to realize amounts to be received under such agreements.

Exchange-Traded Funds

Nuveen International Fund, Nuveen International Select Fund, Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund, and Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may invest in ETFs as a principal investment strategy. The other Funds may invest in ETFs as a non-principal investment strategy. ETFs are a type of index fund bought and sold on a securities exchange. An ETF trades like common stock and represents a portfolio of securities designed to track a particular market index. A Fund could purchase an ETF to gain exposure to all or a portion of the U.S. market, a foreign market, a region, a commodity, a currency, or to any other index that an ETF tracks. The risks of owning an ETF generally reflect the risks of owning the underlying securities they are designed to track, although lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in it being more volatile and ETFs have management fees that increase their costs. An ETF may fail to accurately track the returns of the market segment or index that it is designed to track, and the price of an ETF’s shares may fluctuate. In addition, because they, unlike traditional mutual funds, are traded on an exchange, ETFs are subject to the following risks: (i) the performance of the ETF may not replicate the performance of the underlying index that it is designed to track; (ii) the market price of the ETF’s shares may trade at a premium or discount to the ETF’s net asset value; (iii) an active trading market for an ETF may not develop or be maintained; and (iv) there is no assurance that the requirements of the exchange necessary to maintain the listing of the ETF will continue to be met or remain unchanged. In the event substantial market or other disruptions affecting ETFs should occur in the future, the liquidity and value of the Fund’s shares could also be substantially and adversely affected.

An investment company’s investments in other investment companies are typically subject to statutory limitations prescribed by the 1940 Act. Many ETFs, however, have obtained exemptive relief from the SEC to permit unaffiliated funds (such as a Fund) to invest in their shares beyond these statutory limits, subject to certain conditions and pursuant to contractual arrangements between the ETFs and the investing funds. Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may rely on these exemptive orders in investing in ETFs.

Exchange-Traded Notes

The Funds may invest in exchange-traded notes (“ ETNs ”) as a non-principal investment strategy. ETNs are a type of senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt security issued by financial institutions that combines both aspects of bonds and ETFs. An ETN’s returns are based on the performance of a market index minus fees and expenses. Similar to ETFs, ETNs are listed on an exchange and traded in the secondary market. However, unlike an ETF, an ETN can be held until the ETN’s maturity, at which time the issuer will pay a return linked to the performance of the market index to which the ETN is linked minus certain fees.

Unlike regular bonds, ETNs do not make periodic interest payments and principal is not protected. ETNs are subject to credit risk and the value of an ETN may drop due to a downgrade in the issuer’s credit rating, despite the underlying market benchmark or strategy remaining unchanged. The value of an ETN may also be influenced by time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the ETN, volatility and lack of liquidity in underlying assets, changes in the applicable interest rates, changes in the issuer’s credit rating, and economic, legal, political, or geographic events that affect the referenced underlying asset. When a Fund invests in ETNs it will bear its proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by the ETN. A Fund’s decision to sell its ETN holdings may be limited

 

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by the availability of a secondary market. In addition, although an ETN may be listed on an exchange, the issuer may not be required to maintain the listing and there can be no assurance that a secondary market will exist for an ETN.

ETNs are also subject to tax risk. No assurance can be given that the Internal Revenue Service (“ IRS ”) will accept, or a court will uphold, how the Funds characterize and treat ETNs for tax purposes. Further, the IRS and Congress have considered proposals that would change the timing and character of income and gains from ETNs.

An ETN that is tied to a specific market benchmark or strategy may not be able to replicate and maintain exactly the composition and relative weighting of securities, commodities or other components in the applicable market benchmark or strategy. Some ETNs that use leverage can, at times, be relatively illiquid and, thus, they may be difficult to purchase or sell at a fair price. Leveraged ETNs are subject to the same risk as other instruments that use leverage in any form.

The market value of ETN shares may differ from their market benchmark or strategy. This difference in price may be due to the fact that the supply and demand in the market for ETN shares at any point in time is not always identical to the supply and demand in the market for the securities, commodities or other components underlying the market benchmark or strategy that the ETN seeks to track. As a result, there may be times when an ETN share trades at a premium or discount to its market benchmark or strategy.

Fixed Income Securities

The Funds may invest in or have exposure to the fixed income securities described below as either a principal or non-principal investment strategy, as indicated. These securities are subject to (i) interest rate risk (the risk that increases in market interest rates will cause declines in the value of debt securities held by a Fund); (ii) credit risk (the risk that the issuers of debt securities held by a Fund default in making required payments); and (iii) call or prepayment risk (the risk that a borrower may exercise the right to prepay a debt obligation before its stated maturity, requiring a Fund to reinvest the prepayment at a lower interest rate).

U.S. Government Securities

Each Fund, other than Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund, may invest in U.S. government securities as a non-principal investment strategy. Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may invest in U.S. Treasury obligations as a principal investment strategy. The U.S. government securities in which the Funds may invest are either issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or instrumentalities. The U.S. government securities in which the Funds invest principally are:

 

   

direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, such as U.S. Treasury bills, notes, and bonds;

 

   

notes, bonds, and discount notes issued and guaranteed by U.S. government agencies and instrumentalities supported by the full faith and credit of the United States;

 

   

notes, bonds, and discount notes of U.S. government agencies or instrumentalities which receive or have access to federal funding; and

 

   

notes, bonds, and discount notes of other U.S. government instrumentalities supported only by the credit of the instrumentalities.

U.S. Treasury obligations include separately traded interest and principal component parts of such obligations, known as Separately Traded Registered Interest and Principal Securities ( “STRIPS” ), which are transferable through the Federal book-entry system. STRIPS are sold as zero coupon securities, which means that they are sold at a substantial discount and redeemed at face value at their maturity date without interim cash payments of interest or principal. This discount is accreted over the life of the security, and such accretion will constitute the income earned on the security for both accounting and tax purposes. Because of these features, such securities may be subject to greater interest rate volatility than interest paying U.S. Treasury obligations.

The government securities in which the Funds may invest are backed in a variety of ways by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities. Some of these securities, such as Government National Mortgage Association (“ GNMA ”) mortgage-backed securities, are backed by the full faith

 

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and credit of the U.S. government. Other securities, such as obligations of the Federal National Mortgage Association (“ FNMA ”) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“ FHLMC ”) are backed by the credit of the agency or instrumentality issuing the obligations but not the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. No assurances can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support to these other agencies or instrumentalities because it is not obligated to do so. See “– Agency Pass-Through Certificates” below for a description of these securities.

Agency Pass-Through Certificates

The Funds may invest in Agency Pass-Through Certificates to the same extent they can invest in U.S. government securities. Agency Pass-Through Certificates are mortgage pass-through certificates representing undivided interests in pools of residential mortgage loans. Distribution of principal and interest on the mortgage loans underlying an Agency Pass-Through Certificate is an obligation of or guaranteed by GNMA, FNMA or FHLMC. GNMA is a wholly owned corporate instrumentality of the United States within the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The guarantee of GNMA with respect to GNMA certificates is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, and GNMA is authorized to borrow from the U.S. Treasury in an amount which is at any time sufficient to enable GNMA, with no limitation as to amount, to perform its guarantee.

FNMA is a federally chartered and privately owned corporation organized and existing under federal law. Although the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States has discretionary authority to lend funds to FNMA, neither the United States nor any agency thereof is obligated to finance FNMA’s operations or to assist FNMA in any other manner.

FHLMC is a federally chartered corporation organized and existing under federal law, the common stock of which is owned by the Federal Home Loan Banks. Neither the United States nor any agency thereof is obligated to finance FHLMC’s operations or to assist FHLMC in any other manner.

The mortgage loans underlying GNMA certificates are partially or fully guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration or the Veterans Administration, while the mortgage loans underlying FNMA certificates and FHLMC certificates are conventional mortgage loans which are, in some cases, insured by private mortgage insurance companies. Agency Pass-Through Certificates may be issued in a single class with respect to a given pool of mortgage loans or in multiple classes.

The residential mortgage loans evidenced by Agency Pass-Through Certificates generally are secured by first mortgages on one- to four-family residential dwellings. Such mortgage loans generally have final maturities ranging from 15 to 40 years and generally provide for monthly payments in amounts sufficient to amortize their original principal amounts by the maturity dates. Each monthly payment on such mortgage loans generally includes both an interest component and a principal component, so that the holder of the mortgage loans receives both interest and a partial return of principal in each monthly payment. In general, such mortgage loans can be prepaid by the borrowers at any time without any prepayment penalty. In addition, many such mortgage loans contain a “due-on-sale” clause requiring the loans to be repaid in full upon the sale of the property securing the loans. Because residential mortgage loans generally provide for monthly amortization and may be prepaid in full at any time, the weighted average maturity of a pool of residential mortgage loans is likely to be substantially shorter than its stated final maturity date. The rate at which a pool of residential mortgage loans is prepaid may be influenced by many factors and is not predictable with precision.

Corporate Debt Securities

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may invest in or have exposure to corporate debt securities as a principal investment strategy. Each Fund, other than Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund, may invest in corporate debt securities as a non-principal investment strategy. Corporate debt securities are fully taxable debt obligations issued by corporations. These securities fund capital improvements, expansions, debt refinancing or acquisitions that require more capital than would ordinarily be available from a single lender. Investors in corporate debt securities lend money to the issuing corporation in exchange for interest payments and repayment of the principal at a set maturity date. Rates on corporate debt securities are set according to prevailing interest rates at the time of the issue, the credit rating of the issuer, the length of the maturity and other terms of the

 

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security, such as a call feature. Corporate debt securities are subject to the risk of an issuer’s inability to meet principal and interest payments on the obligations and may also be subject to price volatility due to such factors as market interest rates, market perception of the creditworthiness of the issuer and general market liquidity. In addition, corporate restructurings, such as mergers, leveraged buyouts, takeovers or similar corporate transactions are often financed by an increase in a corporate issuer’s debt securities. As a result of the added debt burden, the credit quality and market value of an issuer’s existing debt securities may decline significantly. Except as described below under “– Debt Obligations Rated Less than Investment Grade,” investments in nonconvertible corporate debt securities will be limited to investment-grade securities, defined as securities which are rated at the time of purchase by two of Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch not less than Baa, BBB and BBB (or the equivalent short-term ratings), respectively, unless only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, in which case that rating must be at least Baa or BBB, or which are of comparable quality in the judgment of a Sub-Adviser.

Repurchase Agreements

Each of the Funds, other than Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund, may invest in repurchase agreements as a non-principal investment strategy. Ordinarily, a Fund does not expect its investment in repurchase agreements to exceed 10% of its total assets. However, because a Fund may invest without limit in cash and short-term securities for temporary defensive purposes, there is no limit on a Fund’s ability to invest in repurchase agreements. A repurchase agreement involves the purchase by a Fund of securities with the agreement that after a stated period of time, the original seller will buy back the same securities (“collateral”) at a predetermined price or yield. Repurchase agreements involve certain risks not associated with direct investments in securities. If the original seller defaults on its obligation to repurchase as a result of its bankruptcy or otherwise, the purchasing Fund will seek to sell the collateral, which could involve costs or delays. Although collateral (which may consist of any fixed income security which is an eligible investment for the Fund entering into the repurchase agreement) will at all times be maintained in an amount equal to the repurchase price under the agreement (including accrued interest), a Fund would suffer a loss if the proceeds from the sale of the collateral were less than the agreed-upon repurchase price. A Sub-Adviser will monitor the creditworthiness of the firms with which the Funds enter into repurchase agreements.

The Funds’ custodian will hold the securities underlying any repurchase agreement, or the securities will be part of the Federal Reserve/Treasury Book Entry System. The market value of the collateral underlying the repurchase agreement will be determined on each business day. If at any time the market value of the collateral falls below the repurchase price under the repurchase agreement (including any accrued interest), the appropriate Fund will promptly receive additional collateral (so the total collateral is an amount at least equal to the repurchase price plus accrued interest).

Debt Obligations Rated Less Than Investment Grade

The Funds may invest in or have exposure to both investment grade and non-investment grade debt obligations. Debt obligations rated less than “investment grade” are sometimes referred to as “high yield securities” or “junk bonds.” To be consistent with the ratings methodology used by Barclays, a debt obligation is considered to be rated “investment grade” if two of Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch rate the security investment-grade (i.e. at least Baa, BBB and BBB, respectively). If ratings are provided by only two of those rating agencies, the more conservative rating is used to determine whether the security is investment-grade. If only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, that rating is used. Nuveen Dividend Value Fund may invest up to 5% of its total assets in debt obligations without regard to their ratings. Each other Fund may invest in non-investment grade debt obligations rated at least B by two of Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch, unless only one of those rating agencies rates the security, in which case that rating must be at least B, or in unrated securities determined to be of comparable quality.

The “equity securities” in which certain Funds may invest include corporate debt obligations which are convertible into common stock (see “—Convertible Securities” above). Nuveen Dividend Value Fund and Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may invest in convertible securities without regard to their ratings, and therefore may hold convertible securities that are rated less than investment grade. Each of the other Funds may invest up to 5% of its net assets in less than investment grade convertible securities.

 

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Yields on non-investment grade debt obligations will fluctuate over time. The prices of such obligations have been found to be less sensitive to interest rate changes than higher rated obligations, but more sensitive to adverse economic changes or individual corporate developments. Also, during an economic downturn or period of rising interest rates, highly leveraged issuers may experience financial stress which could adversely affect their ability to service principal and interest payment obligations, to meet projected business goals, and to obtain additional financing. In addition, periods of economic uncertainty and changes can be expected to result in increased volatility of market prices of non-investment grade debt obligations. If the issuer of a security held by a Fund defaulted, the Fund might incur additional expenses to seek recovery.

In addition, the secondary trading market for non-investment grade debt obligations may be less developed than the market for investment grade obligations. This may make it more difficult for a Fund to value and dispose of such obligations. Adverse publicity and investor perceptions, whether or not based on fundamental analysis, may decrease the values and liquidity of non-investment grade obligations, especially in a thin secondary trading market.

Certain risks also are associated with the use of credit ratings as a method for evaluating non-investment grade debt obligations. For example, credit ratings evaluate the safety of principal and interest payments, not the market value risk of such obligations. In addition, credit rating agencies may not timely change credit ratings to reflect current events. Thus, the success of a Fund’s use of non-investment grade debt obligations may be more dependent on a Sub-Adviser’s own credit analysis than is the case with investment grade obligations.

Variable, Floating, and Fixed Rate Debt Obligations

The debt obligations in which the Funds invest or have exposure to as either a principal or non-principal investment strategy may have variable, floating, or fixed interest rates. Variable rate securities provide for periodic adjustments in the interest rate. Floating rate securities are generally offered at an initial interest rate which is at or above prevailing market rates. The interest rate paid on floating rate securities is then reset periodically (commonly every 90 days) to an increment over some predetermined interest rate index. Commonly utilized indices include the three-month Treasury bill rate, the 180-day Treasury bill rate, the one-month or three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), the prime rate of a bank, the commercial paper rates, or the longer-term rates on U.S. Treasury securities. Variable and floating rate securities are relatively long-term instruments that often carry demand features permitting the holder to demand payment of principal at any time or at specified intervals prior to maturity. In order to most effectively use these securities, a Sub-Adviser must correctly assess probable movements in interest rates. If a Sub-Adviser incorrectly forecasts such movements, a Fund could be adversely affected by use of variable and floating rate securities.

Fixed rate securities pay a fixed rate of interest and tend to exhibit more price volatility during times of rising or falling interest rates than securities with variable or floating rates of interest. The value of fixed rate securities will tend to fall when interest rates rise and rise when interest rates fall. The value of variable or floating rate securities, on the other hand, fluctuates much less in response to market interest rate movements than the value of fixed rate securities. This is because variable and floating rate securities behave like short-term instruments in that the rate of interest they pay is subject to periodic adjustments according to a specified formula, usually with reference to some interest rate index or market interest rate. Fixed rate securities with short-term characteristics are not subject to the same price volatility as fixed rate securities without such characteristics. Therefore, they behave more like variable or floating rate securities with respect to price volatility.

Inflation Protected Securities

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may invest in inflation protected securities as a principal investment strategy. Two structures are common. The U.S. Treasury and some other issuers use a structure that accrues inflation into the principal value of the bond. Most other issuers pay out the inflation accruals as part of a semiannual coupon.

Inflation protected securities issued by the U.S. Treasury have maturities of five, ten, twenty or thirty years, although it is possible that securities with other maturities will be issued in the future. The U.S. Treasury securities pay interest on a semi-annual basis, equal to a fixed percentage of the inflation-adjusted principal amount. For example, if the Fund purchased an inflation protected bond

 

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with a par value of $1,000 and a 3% real rate of return coupon (payable 1.5% semi-annually), and inflation over the first six months were 1%, the mid-year par value of the bond would be $1,010 and the first semi-annual interest payment would be $15.15 ($1,010 times 1.5%). If inflation during the second half of the year resulted in the whole years’ inflation equaling 3%, the end-of-year par value of the bond would be $1,030 and the second semi-annual interest payment would be $15.45 ($1,030 times 1.5%).

If the periodic adjustment rate measuring inflation falls, the principal value of U.S. Treasury inflation protected securities will be adjusted downward, and consequently the interest payable on these securities (calculated with respect to a smaller principal amount) will be reduced. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury inflation protected bonds, even during a period of deflation. However, the current market value of the bonds is not guaranteed, and will fluctuate. Other inflation-protected securities that accrue inflation into their principal value may or may not provide a similar guarantee. If a guarantee of principal is not provided, the adjusted principal value of the bond repaid at maturity may be less than the original principal.

The value of inflation-protected securities is expected to change in response to changes in real interest rates. Real interest rates in turn are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. Therefore, if inflation were to rise at a faster rate than nominal interest rates, real interest rates might decline, leading to an increase in value of inflation protected securities. In contrast, if nominal interest rates increased at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates might rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-protected securities.

The periodic adjustment of U.S. inflation protected bonds is tied to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”), which is calculated monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The CPI-U is a measurement of changes in the cost of living, made up of components such as housing, food, transportation and energy. Inflation protected securities issued by a foreign government are generally adjusted to reflect a comparable inflation index, calculated by that government. There can be no assurance that the CPI-U or any foreign inflation index will accurately measure the real rate of inflation in the prices of goods and services. Moreover, there can be no assurance that the rate of inflation in a foreign country will be correlated to the rate of inflation in the United States. If the market perceives that the adjustment mechanism of an inflation-protected security does not accurately adjust for inflation, the value of the security could be adversely affected.

While inflation protected securities are expected to be protected from long-term inflationary trends, short-term increases in inflation may lead to a decline in value. The calculation of the inflation index ratio for inflation protected securities issued by the U.S. Treasury incorporates an approximate three-month lag, which may have an effect on the trading price of the securities, particularly during periods of significant, rapid changes in the inflation index. To the extent that inflation has increased during the three months prior to an interest payment, that interest payment will not be protected from the inflation increase. Further, to the extent that inflation has increased during the final three months of a security’s maturity, the final value of the security will not be protected against that increase, which will negatively impact the value of the security. If interest rates rise due to reasons other than inflation (for example, due to changes in currency exchange rates), investors in inflation-protected securities may not be protected to the extent that the increase is not reflected in the bond’s inflation measure.

Any increase in the principal amount of an inflation-protected security will be considered taxable income to the Fund, even though the Fund does not receive its principal until maturity.

Sovereign Debt Obligations

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may invest in instruments that give it exposure to sovereign debt obligations and may invest in foreign government obligations that have an investment grade rating from at least one rating agency. Investments in sovereign debt obligations involve special risks which are not present in corporate debt securities. The foreign issuer of the sovereign debt or the foreign governmental authorities that control the repayment of the debt may be unable or unwilling to repay principal or interest when due, and there may be limited recourse in the event of a default. During periods of economic uncertainty, the market prices of sovereign debt, and the net asset value of the Fund, to the extent it invests in such securities, may be more volatile than prices of

 

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U.S. debt issuers. In the past, certain foreign countries have encountered difficulties in servicing their debt obligations, withheld payments of principal and interest and declared moratoria on the payment of principal and interest on their sovereign debt.

A sovereign debtor’s willingness or ability to repay principal and pay interest in a timely manner may be affected by, among other factors, its cash flow situation, the extent of its foreign currency reserves, the availability of sufficient foreign exchange, the relative size of the debt service burden, the sovereign debtor’s policy toward principal international lenders and local political constraints. Sovereign debtors may also be dependent on expected disbursements from foreign governments, multilateral agencies and other entities to reduce principal and interest arrearages on their debt. The failure of a sovereign debtor to implement economic reforms, achieve specified levels of economic performance or repay principal or interest when due may result in the cancellation of third party commitments to lend funds to the sovereign debtor, which may further impair such debtor’s ability or willingness to service its debts.

Foreign Securities

General . Under normal market conditions, Nuveen International Fund and Nuveen International Select Fund invest principally in foreign securities, Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may invest in or have exposure to foreign securities as a principal investment strategy, and the other Funds (other than Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund and the Index Funds) each may invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign securities. To the extent described above under “– Derivatives – Forward Currency Contracts and Other Foreign Currency Transactions,” the Funds’ investments in foreign securities may include investments in securities which are purchased and sold in foreign currencies. Foreign securities may include debt securities of governmental and corporate issuers, preferred stock, common stock, and convertible securities of corporate issuers, rights and warrants to buy common stocks, depositary receipts evidencing ownership of shares of a foreign issuer, and exchange traded funds and other investment companies that provide exposure to foreign issuers.

Investment in foreign securities is subject to special investment risks that differ in some respects from those related to investments in securities of U.S. domestic issuers. These risks include political, social or economic instability in the country of the issuer, the difficulty of predicting international trade patterns, the possibility of the imposition of exchange controls, expropriation, limits on removal of currency or other assets, nationalization of assets, foreign withholding and income taxation, and foreign trading practices (including higher trading commissions, custodial charges and delayed settlements). Foreign securities also may be subject to greater fluctuations in price than securities issued by U.S. corporations. The principal markets on which these securities trade may have less volume and liquidity, and may be more volatile, than securities markets in the United States.

In addition, there may be less publicly available information about a foreign company than about a U.S. domiciled company. Foreign companies generally are not subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards comparable to those applicable to U.S. domestic companies. There is also generally less government regulation of securities exchanges, brokers and listed companies abroad than in the United States. Confiscatory taxation or diplomatic developments could also affect investment in those countries. In addition, foreign branches of U.S. banks, foreign banks and foreign issuers may be subject to less stringent reserve requirements and to different accounting, auditing, reporting, and record keeping standards than those applicable to domestic branches of U.S. banks and U.S. domestic issuers.

Emerging Markets . Each Fund, with the exception of Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund and the Index Funds, may invest in or have exposure to securities issued by governmental and corporate issuers that are located in emerging market countries as a principal investment strategy. Investments in securities of issuers in emerging market countries may be subject to potentially higher risks than investments in developed countries. These risks include (i) less social, political and economic stability; (ii) the small current size of the markets for such securities and the currently low or nonexistent volume of trading, which may result in a lack of liquidity and in greater price volatility; (iii) certain national policies which may restrict a Fund’s investment opportunities, including restrictions on investment in issuers or industries deemed sensitive to national interests; (iv) foreign taxation; (v) the absence of developed structures governing private or foreign investment or allowing for

 

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judicial redress for injury to private property; (vi) the limited development and recent emergence, in certain countries, of a capital market structure or market-oriented economy; and (vii) the possibility that recent favorable economic developments in certain countries may be slowed or reversed by unanticipated political or social events in such countries.

Despite the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Communist Party may continue to exercise a significant role in certain (particularly Eastern European) countries. To the extent of the Communist Party’s influence, investments in such countries will involve risks of nationalization, expropriation and confiscatory taxation. The communist governments of a number of such countries expropriated large amounts of private property in the past, in many cases without adequate compensation, and there can be no assurance that such expropriation will not occur in the future. In the event of such expropriation, a Fund could lose a substantial portion of any investments it has made in the affected countries. Further, no accounting standards exist in many developing countries. Finally, even though certain currencies may be convertible into U.S. dollars, the conversion rates may be artificial to the actual market values and may be adverse to Fund shareholders.

Certain countries, which do not have market economies, are characterized by an absence of developed legal structures governing private and foreign investments and private property. Certain countries require governmental approval prior to investments by foreign persons, or limit the amount of investment by foreign persons in a particular company, or limit the investment of foreign persons to only a specific class of securities of a company that may have less advantageous terms than securities of the company available for purchase by nationals.

Authoritarian governments in certain countries may require that a governmental or quasi-governmental authority act as custodian of the Funds’ assets invested in such country. To the extent such governmental or quasi-governmental authorities do not satisfy the requirements of the 1940 Act to act as foreign custodians of the Funds’ cash and securities, the Funds’ investment in such countries may be limited or may be required to be effected through intermediaries. The risk of loss through governmental confiscation may be increased in such countries.

Depositary Receipts . The Funds’ investments in foreign securities may include investment in depositary receipts, including American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), European Depositary Receipts (EDRs), and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). U.S. dollar-denominated ADRs, which are traded in the United States on exchanges or over-the-counter, are issued by domestic banks. ADRs represent the right to receive securities of foreign issuers deposited in a domestic bank or a correspondent bank. ADRs do not eliminate all the risk inherent in investing in the securities of foreign issuers. However, by investing in ADRs rather than directly in foreign issuers’ stock, a Fund can avoid currency risks during the settlement period for either purchases or sales. In general, there is a large, liquid market in the United States for many ADRs. The information available for ADRs is subject to the accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards of the domestic market or exchange on which they are traded, which standards are more uniform and more exacting than those to which many foreign issuers may be subject. The Funds also may invest in EDRs, GDRs, and in other similar instruments representing securities of foreign companies. EDRs and GDRs are securities that are typically issued by foreign banks or foreign trust companies, although U.S. banks or U.S. trust companies may issue them. EDRs and GDRs are structured similarly to the arrangements of ADRs. EDRs, in bearer form, are designed for use in European securities markets and are not necessarily denominated in the currency of the underlying security.

Certain depositary receipts, typically those denominated as unsponsored, require the holders thereof to bear most of the costs of the facilities while issuers of sponsored facilities normally pay more of the costs thereof. The depository of an unsponsored facility frequently is under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications received from the issuer of the deposited securities or to pass through the voting rights to facility holders in respect to the deposited securities, whereas the depository of a sponsored facility typically distributes shareholder communications and passes through voting rights.

Foreign Securities Exchanges . Fixed commissions on foreign securities exchanges are generally higher than negotiated commissions on U.S. exchanges. Foreign markets also have different clearance and settlement procedures, and in some markets there have been times when settlements have been

 

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unable to keep pace with the volume of securities transactions, making it difficult to conduct such transactions. Delays in settlement could result in temporary periods when a portion of the assets of a Fund is uninvested. In addition, settlement problems could cause a Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities or to incur losses due to an inability to sell or deliver securities in a timely fashion. In the event of a default by an issuer of foreign securities, it may be more difficult for a Fund to obtain or to enforce a judgment against the issuer.

Index Participations and Index Participation Contracts

The Index Funds may invest in index participations and index participation contracts as a non-principal investment strategy. Index participations and index participation contracts provide the equivalent of a position in the securities comprising an index, with each security’s representation equaling its index weighting. Moreover, their holders are entitled to payments equal to the dividends paid by the underlying index securities. Generally, the value of an index participation or index participation contract will rise and fall along with the value of the related index.

Lending of Portfolio Securities

In order to generate additional income, as a non-principal investment strategy each of the Funds, other than Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund, may lend portfolio securities representing up to one-third of the value of its total assets to broker-dealers, banks or other institutional borrowers of securities. As with other extensions of credit, there may be risks of delay in recovery of the securities or even loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower of the securities fail financially. However, the Funds will only enter into domestic loan arrangements with broker-dealers, banks, or other institutions which a Sub-Adviser has determined are creditworthy under guidelines established by the Board of Directors. The Funds will pay a portion of the income earned on the lending transaction to the placing broker and may pay administrative and custodial fees in connection with these loans.

In these loan arrangements, the Funds will receive collateral in the form of cash, U.S. government securities or other high-grade debt obligations equal to at least 102% of the value of the securities loaned as determined at the time of loan origination. This collateral must be valued daily by a Sub-Adviser or the applicable Fund’s lending agent and, if the market value of the loaned securities increases, the borrower must furnish additional collateral to the lending Fund. During the time portfolio securities are on loan, the borrower pays the lending Fund any dividends or interest paid on the securities. Loans are subject to termination at any time by the lending Fund or the borrower. While a Fund does not have the right to vote securities on loan, it would terminate the loan and regain the right to vote if that were considered important with respect to the investment.

When a Fund lends portfolio securities to a borrower, payments in lieu of dividends made by the borrower to the Fund will not constitute “qualified dividends” taxable at the same rate as long-term capital gains, even if the actual dividends would have constituted qualified dividends had the Fund held the securities. See “Taxation.”

Money Market Funds

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may invest, to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act, in securities issued by money market funds as a principal investment strategy. As a shareholder of another investment company, the Fund would bear, along with other shareholders, its pro rata portion of that company’s expenses, including advisory fees. These expenses would be in addition to the advisory and other expenses that the Fund bears directly in connection with its own operations. Investment companies in which the Fund may invest may also impose a sales or distribution charge in connection with the purchase or redemption of their shares and other types of commissions or charges. Such charges will be payable by the Fund and, therefore, will be borne indirectly by their shareholders.

Other Investment Companies

Each Fund may invest in other investment companies, such as mutual funds, closed-end funds, and exchange-traded funds (“ ETFs ”). Nuveen International Fund, Nuveen International Select Fund, Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund and Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may do so as a principal investment strategy. Under the 1940 Act, a Fund’s investment in such

 

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securities, subject to certain exceptions, currently is limited to 3% of the total voting stock of any one investment company; 5% of the Fund’s total assets with respect to any one investment company; and 10% of a Fund’s total assets in the aggregate. As described in the Funds’ Prospectus, Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund intends to rely on exemptive orders in order to invest in unaffiliated ETFs beyond the foregoing statutory limitations. A Fund’s investments in other investment companies may include money market mutual funds. Investments in money market funds are not subject to the percentage limitations set forth above.

If a Fund invests in other investment companies, Fund shareholders will bear not only their proportionate share of the Fund’s expenses, but also, indirectly, the similar expenses of the underlying investment companies. Shareholders would also be exposed to the risks associated not only to the Fund, but also to the portfolio investments of the underlying investment companies. Shares of certain closed-end funds may at times be acquired only at market prices representing premiums to their net asset values. Shares acquired at a premium to their net asset value may be more likely to subsequently decline in price, resulting in a loss to the Fund and its shareholders. The underlying securities in an ETF may not follow the price movements of the industry or sector the ETF is designed to track. Trading in an ETF may be halted if the trading in one or more of the ETF’s underlying securities is halted, which could result in the ETF being more volatile.

Preferred Stock

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund, Nuveen International Fund, Nuveen International Select Fund and Nuveen Tactical Markets Opportunities Fund may invest in preferred stock as a principal investment strategy. Each other Fund may invest in preferred stock as a non-principal investment strategy. Preferred stock, unlike common stock, offers a stated dividend rate payable from the issuer’s earnings. Preferred stock dividends may be cumulative or non-cumulative, participating, or auction rate. If interest rates rise, the fixed dividend on preferred stocks may be less attractive, causing the price of preferred stocks to decline. Preferred stock may have mandatory sinking fund provisions, as well as call/redemption provisions prior to maturity, a negative feature when interest rates decline. Except as described above under “– Fixed Income Securities – Debt Obligations Rated Less than Investment Grade,” investments in nonconvertible preferred stock will be limited to investment-grade securities, defined as securities which are rated at the time of purchase by two of Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch not less than Baa, BBB and BBB (or the equivalent short-term ratings), respectively, unless only one of those rating agencies provides a rating, in which case that rating must be at least Baa or BBB, or which are of comparable quality in the judgment of a Sub-Adviser.

Real Estate Investment Trust (“ REIT ”) Securities

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund may invest in securities of real estate investment trusts as a principal investment strategy. Each Fund, other than Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund, may invest in securities of real estate investment trusts as a non-principal investment strategy. REITs are publicly traded corporations or trusts that specialize in acquiring, holding, and managing residential, commercial or industrial real estate. A REIT is not taxed at the entity level on income distributed to its shareholders or unitholders if it distributes to shareholders or unitholders at least 90% of its taxable income for each taxable year and complies with regulatory requirements relating to its organization, ownership, assets and income.

REITs generally can be classified as Equity REITs, Mortgage REITs and Hybrid REITs. An Equity REIT invests the majority of its assets directly in real property and derives its income primarily from rents and from capital gains on real estate appreciation which are realized through property sales. A Mortgage REIT invests the majority of its assets in real estate mortgage loans and services its income primarily from interest payments. A Hybrid REIT combines the characteristics of an Equity REIT and a Mortgage REIT.

The real estate industry has been subject to substantial fluctuations and declines on a local, regional and national basis in the past and may continue to be in the future. Real property values and income from real property may decline due to general and local economic conditions, overbuilding and increased competition, increases in property taxes and operating expenses, changes in zoning laws, casualty or condemnation losses, regulatory limitations on rents, changes in neighborhoods and in demographics, increases in market interest rates, or other factors. Factors such as these may

 

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adversely affect companies which own and operate real estate directly, companies which lend to such companies, and companies which service the real estate industry.

Equity REITs will be affected by changes in the values of and income from the properties they own, while Mortgage REITs may be affected by the credit quality of the mortgage loans they hold. In addition, REITs are dependent on specialized management skills and on their ability to generate cash flow for operating purposes and to make distributions to shareholders or unitholders. REITs may have limited diversification and are subject to risks associated with obtaining financing for real property, as well as to the risk of self-liquidation. REITs also can be adversely affected by their failure to qualify for tax-free pass-through treatment of their income under the Code or their failure to maintain an exemption from registration under the 1940 Act. By investing in REITs indirectly through the Funds, a shareholder bears not only a proportionate share of the expenses of the Fund, but also may indirectly bear similar expenses of some of the REITs in which it invests.

Royalty Trusts

Each Fund may invest in publicly-traded royalty trusts as a non-principal investment strategy. Royalty trusts are income-oriented equity investments that indirectly, through the ownership of trust units, provide investors (called “unit holders”) with exposure to energy sector assets such as coal, oil and natural gas. Royalty trusts are structured similarly to REITs. A royalty trust generally acquires an interest in natural resource companies or chemical companies and distributes the income it receives to the investors of the royalty trust. A sustained decline in demand for crude oil, natural gas and refined petroleum products could adversely affect income and royalty trust revenues and cash flows. Factors that could lead to a decrease in market demand include a recession or other adverse economic conditions, an increase in the market price of the underlying commodity, higher taxes or other regulatory actions that increase costs, or a shift in consumer demand for such products. A rising interest rate environment could adversely impact the performance of royalty trusts. Rising interest rates could limit the capital appreciation of royalty trusts because of the increased availability of alternative investments at more competitive yields.

Short-Term Temporary Investments

In an attempt to respond to adverse market, economic, political or other conditions, the Funds, other than Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund, may temporarily invest without limit in a variety of short-term instruments such as rated commercial paper and variable amount master demand notes; U.S. dollar-denominated time and savings deposits (including certificates of deposit); bankers’ acceptances; obligations of the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities; repurchase agreements collateralized by eligible investments of a Fund; securities of other mutual funds that invest primarily in debt obligations with remaining maturities of 13 months or less (which investments also are subject to an advisory fee); and other similar high-quality short-term U.S. dollar-denominated obligations.

The Funds may also invest in Eurodollar certificates of deposit issued by foreign branches of U.S. or foreign banks; Eurodollar time deposits, which are U.S. dollar-denominated deposits in foreign branches of U.S. or foreign banks; and Yankee certificates of deposit, which are U.S. dollar-denominated certificates of deposit issued by U.S. branches of foreign banks and held in the United States. In each instance, these Funds may only invest in bank instruments issued by an institution which has capital, surplus and undivided profits of more than $100 million or the deposits of which are insured by the Bank Insurance Fund or the Savings Association Insurance Fund.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions

Each of the Funds, other than the Index Funds and Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund, may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis as a non-principal investment strategy. When such a transaction is negotiated, the purchase price is fixed at the time the purchase commitment is entered, but delivery of and payment for the securities take place at a later date. A Fund will not accrue income with respect to securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis prior to their stated delivery date.

The purchase of securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis exposes a Fund to risk because the securities may decrease in value prior to delivery. In addition, a Fund’s purchase of

 

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securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis while remaining substantially fully invested could increase the amount of the Fund’s total assets that are subject to market risk, resulting in increased sensitivity of net asset value to changes in market prices. A seller’s failure to deliver securities to a Fund could prevent the Fund from realizing a price or yield considered to be advantageous.

When a Fund agrees to purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund will segregate cash or liquid securities in an amount sufficient to meet the Fund’s purchase commitments. It may be expected that a Fund’s net assets will fluctuate to a greater degree when it sets aside securities to cover such purchase commitments than when it sets aside cash. In addition, because a Fund will set aside cash or liquid securities to satisfy its purchase commitments, its liquidity and the ability of a Sub-Adviser to manage it might be affected in the event its commitments to purchase when-issued or delayed delivery securities ever became significant. Under normal market conditions, however, a Fund’s commitments to purchase when-issued or delayed delivery securities will not exceed 25% of the value of its total assets.

Index Disclaimers

Nuveen Equity Index Fund

Nuveen Equity Index Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (“S&P”). S&P makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of Nuveen Equity Index Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in Nuveen Equity Index Fund particularly or the ability of the S&P 500 Index to track general stock market performance. S&P’s only relationship to NIF is the licensing of certain trademarks and trade names of S&P and of the S&P 500 Index which is determined, composed and calculated by S&P without regard to NIF or Nuveen Equity Index Fund. S&P has no obligation to take the needs of NIF or the owners of Nuveen Equity Index Fund into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the S&P 500 Index. S&P is not responsible for and has not participated in the determination of the prices and amount of Nuveen Equity Index Fund or the timing of the issuance or sale of Nuveen Equity Index Fund or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which Nuveen Equity Index Fund is to be converted into cash. S&P has no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of Nuveen Equity Index Fund.

S&P DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE S&P 500 INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND S&P SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN. S&P MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY NIF, OWNERS OF NUVEEN EQUITY INDEX FUND OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE S&P 500 INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. S&P MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT TO THE S&P 500 INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL S&P HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (“S&P”). S&P makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund particularly or the ability of the S&P MidCap 400 Index to track general stock market performance. S&P’s only relationship to NIF is the licensing of certain trademarks and trade names of S&P and of the S&P MidCap 400 Index which is determined, composed and calculated by S&P without regard to NIF or Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund. S&P has no obligation to take the needs of NIF or the owners of Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the S&P MidCap 400 Index. S&P is not responsible for and has not participated in the determination of the prices and amount of Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund or the timing of the issuance or sale of Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which Nuveen Mid Cap

 

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Index Fund is to be converted into cash. S&P has no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund.

S&P DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE S&P MidCap 400 INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND S&P SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN. S&P MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY NIF, OWNERS OF NUVEEN MID CAP INDEX FUND, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE S&P MidCap 400 INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. S&P MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT TO THE S&P MidCap 400 INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FORGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL S&P HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

Frank Russell Company reserves the right, at any time and without notice, to alter, amend, terminate or in any way change the Russell Indexes. Frank Russell Company has no obligation to take the needs of any particular fund or its participants or any other product or person into consideration in determining, composing or calculating any of the Russell Indexes.

Frank Russell Company’s publication of the Russell Indexes in no way suggests or implies an opinion by Frank Russell Company as to the attractiveness or appropriateness of investment in any or all securities upon which the Russell Indexes are based. FRANK RUSSELL COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR GUARANTEE AS TO THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE OF THE RUSSELL INDEXES OR ANY DATA INCLUDED IN THE RUSSELL INDEXES. FRANK RUSSELL COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE REGARDING THE USE, OR THE RESULTS OF USE, OF THE RUSSELL INDEXES OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN, OR ANY SECURITY (OR COMBINATION THEREOF) COMPRISING THE RUSSELL INDEXES. FRANK RUSSELL COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY, OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE RUSSELL INDEX(ES) OR ANY DATA OR ANY SECURITY (OR COMBINATION THEREOF) INCLUDED THEREIN.

 

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MANAGEMENT

The management of NIF, including general supervision of the duties performed for the Funds by Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (“ Nuveen Fund Advisors ” or the “ Adviser ”) under the Management Agreement, is the responsibility of the Board of Directors. The number of directors of NIF is ten, one of whom is an “interested person” (as the term “interested person” is defined in the 1940 Act) and nine of whom are not interested persons (referred to herein as “independent directors”). None of the independent directors has ever been a trustee, director or employee of, or consultant to, the Adviser or its affiliates. The names, business addresses and birthdates of the directors and officers of the Funds, their principal occupations and other affiliations during the past five years, the number of portfolios each oversees and other directorships they hold are set forth below. The directors of NIF are directors or trustees, as the case may be, of 105 Nuveen-sponsored open-end funds (the “Nuveen Mutual Funds”) and 133 Nuveen-sponsored closed-end funds (collectively with the Nuveen Mutual Funds, the “Nuveen Funds”).

 

Name, Business Address
and Birthdate

 

Position(s)
Held with
NIF

 

Term of Office
and Length of

Time Served with
NIF

 

Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years

 

Number of
Portfolios
in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Director

 

Other
Directorships
Held by
Director
During Past
Five Years

Independent Directors:

   

Robert P. Bremner*

333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

(8/22/40)

 

Chairman of the Board and Director

 

Term—Indefinite**

Length of Service—

Since 2011

  Private Investor and Management Consultant; Treasurer and Director, Humanities Council of Washington, D.C.; Board Member, Independent Directors Council affiliated with the Investment Company Institute.   238   N/A

Jack B. Evans

333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

(10/22/48)

 

Director

 

Term—Indefinite** Length of Service—

Since 2011

  President, The Hall-Perrine Foundation, a private philanthropic corporation (since 1996); Member, Board of Regents for the State of Iowa University System; Director, Source Media Group; Life Trustee of Coe College and the Iowa College Foundation; formerly, Director, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; formerly, President and Chief Operating Officer, SCI Financial Group, Inc., a regional financial services firm.   238   Director and Chairman, United Fire Group, a publicly held company; formerly, Director, Alliant Energy.

 

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Name, Business Address
and Birthdate

 

Position(s)
Held with
NIF

 

Term of Office
and Length of

Time Served with
NIF

 

Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years

 

Number of
Portfolios
in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Director

 

Other
Directorships
Held by
Director
During Past
Five Years

William C. Hunter

333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

(3/6/48)

 

Director

 

Term—Indefinite**

Length of Service—

Since 2011

  Dean (since 2006), Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa; Director (since 2005), Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society; Director of Wellmark, Inc. (since 2009); formerly, Director (1997-2007), Credit Research Center at Georgetown University; formerly, Dean and Distinguished Professor of Finance, School of Business at the University of Connecticut (2003-2006); previously, Senior Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (1995-2003).   238   Director (since 2004) of Xerox Corporation.

David J. Kundert*

333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

(10/28/42)

 

Director

 

Term—Indefinite**

Length of Service—

Since 2011

  Director, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company; retired (since 2004) as Chairman, JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management, President and CEO, Banc One Investment Advisors Corporation, and President, One Group Mutual Funds; prior thereto, Executive Vice President, Bank One Corporation and Chairman and CEO, Banc One Investment Management Group; Member, Board of Regents, Luther College; Member of the Wisconsin Bar Association; Member of Board of Directors, Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens; Member of Board of Directors and Chair of Investment Committee, Greater Milwaukee Foundation.   238   N/A

 

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Name, Business Address
and Birthdate

 

Position(s)
Held with
NIF

 

Term of Office
and Length of

Time Served with
NIF

 

Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years

 

Number of
Portfolios
in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Director

 

Other
Directorships
Held by
Director
During Past
Five Years

William J. Schneider*

333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

(9/24/44)

 

Director

 

Term—Indefinite** Length of Service—

Since 2011

  Chairman of Miller-Valentine Partners Ltd., a real estate investment company; Member, Mid-America Health System Board; Member, University of Dayton Business School Advisory Council; formerly, Senior Partner and Chief Operating Officer (retired, 2004) of Miller-Valentine Group; formerly, Member, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Association; formerly, Director, Dayton Development Coalition; formerly, Member, Business Advisory Council, Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank.   238   N/A

Judith M. Stockdale

333 West Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

(12/29/47)

 

Director

 

Term—Indefinite**

Length of Service—

Since 2011

  Executive Director, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation (since 1994); prior thereto, Executive Director, Great Lakes Protection Fund (1990-1994).   238   N/A

Carole E. Stone*

333 West Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

(6/28/47)

 

Director

 

Term—Indefinite**

Length of Service—

Since 2011

  Director, C2 Options Exchange, Incorporated (since 2009); formerly, Commissioner, New York State Commission on Public Authority Reform (2005-2010); formerly, Chair, New York Racing Association Oversight Board (2005-2007).   238   Director, Chicago Board Options Exchange (since 2006).

Virginia L. Stringer

333 West Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

(8/16/44)

 

Director

 

Term—Indefinite**

Length of Service—
Since 1987

  Board Member, Mutual Fund Directors Forum; Member, Governing Board, Investment Company Institute’s Independent Directors Council; Governance consultant and non-profit board member; former Owner and President, Strategic Management Resources, Inc., a management consulting firm; previously, held several executive positions in general management, marketing and human resources at IBM and The Pillsbury Company.   238   Previously, Independent Director (1987-2010) and Chair (1997-2010), First American Fund Complex.

 

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Name, Business Address
and Birthdate

 

Position(s)
Held with
NIF

 

Term of Office
and Length of

Time Served with
NIF

 

Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years

 

Number of
Portfolios
in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Director

 

Other
Directorships
Held by
Director
During Past
Five Years

Terence J. Toth*

333 West Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

(9/29/59)

 

Director

 

Term—Indefinite** Length of Service—

Since 2011

  Director, Legal & General Investment Management America, Inc. (since 2008); Managing Partner, Promus Capital (since 2008); formerly, CEO and President, Northern Trust Global Investments (2004-2007); Executive Vice President, Quantitative Management & Securities Lending (2000-2004); prior thereto, various positions with Northern Trust Company (since 1994); Member, Goodman Theatre Board (since 2004), Chicago Fellowship Board (since 2005) and Catalyst Schools of Chicago Board (since 2008); formerly, Member, Northern Trust Mutual Funds Board (2005-2007), Northern Trust Global Investments Board (2004-2007), Northern Trust Japan Board (2004-2007), Northern Trust Securities Inc. Board (2003-2007) and Northern Trust Hong Kong Board (1997-2004).   238   N/A

Interested Director:

         

John P. Amboian***

333 West Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

(6/14/61)

 

Director

 

Term—Indefinite** Length of Service—

Since 2011

  Chief Executive Officer and Chairman (since 2007) and Director (since 1999) of Nuveen Investments, Inc.; formerly, President (1999-2007); Chief Executive Officer (since 2007) of Nuveen Investments Advisers Inc.; Director (since 1998), formerly, Chief Executive Officer (2007-2010) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.   238   N/A

 

*   Also serves as a trustee of Nuveen Diversified Commodity Fund, an exchange-traded commodity pool managed by Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser.
**   Each director serves an indefinite term until his or her successor is elected.
***   Mr. Amboian is an “interested person” of NIF, as defined in the 1940 Act, by reason of his positions with Nuveen Investments, Inc. (“ Nuveen Investments ”) and certain of its subsidiaries.

 

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Name, Business Address

and Birthdate

 

Position(s) Held
with NIF

 

Term of
Office and
Length of
Time Served
with NIF

 

Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years

 

Number of
Portfolios
in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Officer

Officers of NIF:

     

Gifford R. Zimmerman

333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606
(9/9/56)

 

Chief Administrative Officer

  Term—Until August 2012 Length of Service—Since 2011   Managing Director (since 2002), Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel of Nuveen Securities, LLC; Managing Director (since 2002), Assistant Secretary (since 1997) and Co-General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.; Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (since 2011); Managing Director (since 2004) and Assistant Secretary (since 1994) of Nuveen Investments, Inc.; Vice President and Assistant Secretary of NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC (since 2002); Vice President and Assistant Secretary of Nuveen Investments Advisers Inc. (since 2002); Managing Director, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of Symphony Asset Management LLC (since 2003); Vice President and Assistant Secretary of Santa Barbara Asset Management, LLC (since 2006), Nuveen HydePark Group, LLC and Nuveen Investment Solutions, Inc. (since 2007), and Winslow Capital Management, Inc. (since 2010); Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Compliance Officer (since 2006) of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC; Chartered Financial Analyst.   238

Margo L. Cook

333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

(4/11/64)

 

Vice President

  Term—Until August 2012 Length of Service—Since 2011   Executive Vice President (since 2008) of Nuveen Investments, Inc. and Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (since 2011); Managing Director—Investment Services of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC (since August 2011); previously, Head of Institutional Asset Management (2007-2008) of Bear Stearns Asset Management; Head of Institutional Asset Management (1986-2007) of Bank of NY Mellon; Chartered Financial Analyst.   238

Lorna C. Ferguson

333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

(10/24/45)

 

Vice President

  Term—Until August 2012 Length of Service—Since 2011   Managing Director (since 2004) of Nuveen Securities, LLC; Managing Director (since 2005) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.   238

Stephen D. Foy

333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

(5/31/54)

 

Vice President and Controller

  Term—Until August 2012 Length of Service—Since 2011   Senior Vice President (since 2010), formerly, Vice President (2004-2010) and Funds Controller of Nuveen Securities, LLC; Vice President of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (since 2005); Chief Financial Officer (since 2010) of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC; Certified Public Accountant.   238

 

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Name, Business Address

and Birthdate

 

Position(s)
Held with
NIF

 

Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served with
NIF

 

Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years

 

Number of
Portfolios
in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Officer

Scott S. Grace

333 West Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

(8/20/70)

 

Vice President and Treasurer

  Term—Until August 2012 Length of Service—Since 2011   Managing Director, Corporate Finance & Development, Treasurer (since 2009) of Nuveen Securities, LLC; Managing Director and Treasurer (since 2009) of Nuveen Investment Solutions, Inc., Nuveen Investments Advisers Inc., Nuveen Investments Holdings, Inc., Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. and (since 2011) Nuveen Asset Management, LLC; Vice President and Treasurer of NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC, Tradewinds Global Investors, LLC, Symphony Asset Management LLC and Winslow Capital Management, Inc.; Vice President of Santa Barbara Asset Management, LLC; formerly, Treasurer (2006-2009), Senior Vice President (2008-2009), previously, Vice President (2006-2008) of Janus Capital Group, Inc.; formerly, Senior Associate in Morgan Stanley’s Global Financial Services Group (2000-2003); Chartered Accountant.   238

Walter M. Kelly

333 West Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

(2/24/70)

 

Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer

  Term—Until August 2012 Length of Service—Since 2011   Senior Vice President (since 2008) and Assistant Secretary (since 2003) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.   238

Tina M. Lazar

333 West Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

(8/27/61)

 

Vice President

  Term—Until August 2012 Length of Service—Since 2011   Senior Vice President (since 2010), formerly, Vice President (2005-2010) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.   238

Kevin J. McCarthy

333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

(3/26/66)

 

Vice President and Secretary

  Term—Until August 2012 Length of Service—Since 2011   Managing Director (since 2008), formerly, Vice President (2007-2008) of Nuveen Securities, LLC; Managing Director (since 2008), Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since 2007) and Co-General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.; Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC; Vice President and Assistant Secretary of Nuveen Investments Advisers Inc., NWQ Investment Management Company, LLC, NWQ Holdings, LLC, Symphony Asset Management LLC, Santa Barbara Asset Management, LLC, Nuveen HydePark Group, LLC, Nuveen Investment Solutions, Inc. and Winslow Capital Management, Inc. (since 2010); Vice President and Secretary (since 2010) of Nuveen Commodities Asset Management, LLC; prior thereto, Partner, Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP (1997-2007).   238

 

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Name, Business Address

and Birthdate

 

Position(s)
Held with
NIF

 

Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served with
NIF

 

Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years

 

Number of
Portfolios
in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Officer

Kathleen L. Prudhomme

901 Marquette Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55402

(3/30/53)

 

Vice President

and Assistant

Secretary

  Term—Until August 2012 Length of Service—Since 2011   Managing Director and Assistant Secretary of Nuveen Securities, LLC (since 2011); Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Co-General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.; Managing Director, Assistant Secretary and Associate General Counsel (since 2011) of Nuveen Asset Management, LLC; formerly, Deputy General Counsel, FAF Advisors, Inc. (2004-2010).   238

Jeffery M. Wilson

333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

(3/13/56)

 

Vice President

  Term—Until August 2012 Length of Service—Since 2011   Senior Vice President of Nuveen Securities, LLC (since 2011); formerly, Senior Vice President of FAF Advisors, Inc. (2000-2010).   105

 

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Board Leadership Structure and Risk Oversight

The Board of Directors (the “ Board ” or “Board of Director s”) oversees the operations and management of the Funds, including the duties performed for the Funds by the Adviser. The Board has adopted a unitary board structure. A unitary board consists of one group of directors who serve on the board of every fund in the Nuveen Fund complex. In adopting a unitary board structure, the directors seek to provide effective governance through establishing a board, the overall composition of which will, as a body, possess the appropriate skills, independence and experience to oversee the Nuveen Funds’ business. With this overall framework in mind, when the Board, through its Nominating and Governance Committee discussed below, seeks nominees for the Board, the directors consider, not only the candidate’s particular background, skills and experience, among other things, but also whether such background, skills and experience enhance the Board’s diversity and at the same time complement the Board given its current composition and the mix of skills and experiences of the incumbent directors. The Nominating and Governance Committee believes that the Board generally benefits from diversity of background, experience and views among its members, and considers this a factor in evaluating the composition of the Board, but has not adopted any specific policy on diversity or any particular definition of diversity.

The Board believes the unitary board structure enhances good and effective governance, particularly given the nature of the structure of the investment company complex. Funds in the same complex generally are served by the same service providers and personnel and are governed by the same regulatory scheme which raises common issues that must be addressed by the directors across the fund complex (such as compliance, valuation, liquidity, brokerage, trade allocation or risk management). The Board believes it is more efficient to have a single board review and oversee common policies and procedures which increases the Board’s knowledge and expertise with respect to the many aspects of fund operations that are complex-wide in nature. The unitary structure also enhances the Board’s influence and oversight over the investment adviser and other service providers.

In an effort to enhance the independence of the Board, the Board also has a Chairman that is an independent director. The Board recognizes that a chairman can perform an important role in setting the agenda for the Board, establishing the boardroom culture, establishing a point person on behalf of the Board for fund management, and reinforcing the Board’s focus on the long-term interests of shareholders. The Board recognizes that a chairman may be able to better perform these functions without any conflicts of interests arising from a position with fund management. Accordingly, the directors have elected Robert P. Bremner as the independent Chairman of the Board. Specific responsibilities of the Chairman include: (i) presiding at all meetings of the Board and of the shareholders; (ii) seeing that all orders and resolutions of the directors are carried into effect; and (iii) maintaining records of and, whenever necessary, certifying all proceedings of the directors and the shareholders.

Although the Board has direct responsibility over various matters (such as advisory contracts, underwriting contracts and fund performance), the Board also exercises certain of its oversight responsibilities through several committees that it has established and which report back to the full Board. The Board believes that a committee structure is an effective means to permit directors to focus on particular operations or issues affecting the Nuveen Funds, including risk oversight. More specifically, with respect to risk oversight, the Board has delegated matters relating to valuation and compliance to certain committees (as summarized below) as well as certain aspects of investment risk. In addition, the Board believes that the periodic rotation of directors among the different committees allows the directors to gain additional and different perspectives of a Nuveen Fund’s operations. The Board has established five standing committees: the Executive Committee, the Dividend Committee, the Audit Committee, the Compliance, Risk Management and Regulatory Oversight Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee. The Board may also from time to time create ad hoc committees to focus on particular issues as the need arises. The membership and functions of the standing committees are summarized below.

The Executive Committee, which meets between regular meetings of the Board, is authorized to exercise all of the powers of the Board. The members of the Executive Committee are Robert P. Bremner, Chair, Judith M. Stockdale and John P. Amboian. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, the Executive Committee did not meet.

 

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The Audit Committee assists the Board in the oversight and monitoring of the accounting and reporting policies, processes and practices of the Nuveen Funds, and the audits of the financial statements of the Nuveen Funds; the quality and integrity of the financial statements of the Nuveen Funds; the Nuveen Funds’ compliance with legal and regulatory requirements relating to the Nuveen Funds’ financial statements; the independent auditors’ qualifications, performance and independence; and the pricing procedures of the Nuveen Funds and the Adviser’s internal valuation group. It is the responsibility of the Audit Committee to select, evaluate and replace any independent auditors (subject only to Board and, if applicable, shareholder ratification) and to determine their compensation. The Audit Committee is also responsible for, among other things, overseeing the valuation of securities comprising the Nuveen Funds’ portfolios. Subject to the Board’s general supervision of such actions, the Audit Committee addresses any valuation issues, oversees the Nuveen Funds’ pricing procedures and actions taken by the Adviser’s internal valuation group which provides regular reports to the committee, reviews any issues relating to the valuation of the Nuveen Funds’ securities brought to its attention and considers the risks to the Nuveen Funds in assessing the possible resolutions to these matters. The Audit Committee may also consider any financial risk exposures for the Nuveen Funds in conjunction with performing its functions.

To fulfill its oversight duties, the Audit Committee receives annual and semi-annual reports and has regular meetings with the external auditors for the Nuveen Funds and the Adviser’s internal audit group. The Audit Committee also may review in a general manner the processes the Board or other Board committees have in place with respect to risk assessment and risk management as well as compliance with legal and regulatory matters relating to the Nuveen Funds’ financial statements. The committee operates under a written charter adopted and approved by the Board. Members of the Audit Committee shall be independent (as set forth in the charter) and free of any relationship that, in the opinion of the directors, would interfere with their exercise of independent judgment as an Audit Committee member. The members of the Audit Committee are Robert P. Bremner, David J. Kundert, Chair, William J. Schneider, Carole E. Stone and Terence J. Toth, each of whom is an independent director of the Nuveen Funds. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, the Audit Committee met four times.

The Nominating and Governance Committee is responsible for seeking, identifying and recommending to the Board qualified candidates for election or appointment to the Board. In addition, the Nominating and Governance Committee oversees matters of corporate governance, including the evaluation of Board performance and processes, the assignment and rotation of committee members, and the establishment of corporate governance guidelines and procedures, to the extent necessary or desirable, and matters related thereto. Although the unitary and committee structure has been developed over the years and the Nominating and Governance Committee believes the structure has provided efficient and effective governance, the committee recognizes that as demands on the Board evolve over time (such as through an increase in the number of funds overseen or an increase in the complexity of the issues raised), the committee must continue to evaluate the Board and committee structures and their processes and modify the foregoing as may be necessary or appropriate to continue to provide effective governance. Accordingly, the Nominating and Governance Committee has a separate meeting each year to, among other things, review the Board and committee structures, their performance and functions, and recommend any modifications thereto or alternative structures or processes that would enhance the Board’s governance of the Nuveen Funds.

In addition, the Nominating and Governance Committee, among other things, makes recommendations concerning the continuing education of directors; monitors performance of legal counsel and other service providers; establishes and monitors a process by which security holders are able to communicate in writing with members of the Board; and periodically reviews and makes recommendations about any appropriate changes to director compensation. In the event of a vacancy on the Board, the Nominating and Governance Committee receives suggestions from various sources, including shareholders, as to suitable candidates. Suggestions should be sent in writing to Lorna Ferguson, Manager of Fund Board Relations, Nuveen Investments, 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606. The Nominating and Governance Committee sets appropriate standards and requirements for nominations for new directors and reserves the right to interview any and all candidates and to make the final selection of any new directors. In considering a candidate’s qualifications, each candidate must meet certain basic requirements, including relevant skills and experience, time availability (including the time requirements for due diligence site visits to sub-advisers and service

 

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providers) and, if qualifying as an independent director candidate, independence from the Adviser, sub-advisers, Nuveen Securities, LLC (the “ Distributor ”) and other service providers, including any affiliates of these entities. These skill and experience requirements may vary depending on the current composition of the Board, since the goal is to ensure an appropriate range of skills, diversity and experience, in the aggregate. Accordingly, the particular factors considered and weight given to these factors will depend on the composition of the Board and the skills and backgrounds of the incumbent directors at the time of consideration of the nominees. All candidates, however, must meet high expectations of personal integrity, independence, governance experience and professional competence. All candidates must be willing to be critical within the Board and with management and yet maintain a collegial and collaborative manner toward other Board members. The committee operates under a written charter adopted and approved by the Board. This committee is composed of the independent directors of the Nuveen Funds. Accordingly, the members of the Nominating and Governance Committee are Robert P. Bremner, Chair, Jack B. Evans, William C. Hunter, David J. Kundert, William J. Schneider, Judith M. Stockdale, Carole E. Stone, Virginia L. Stringer and Terence J. Toth. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, the Nominating and Governance Committee met five times.

The Dividend Committee is authorized to declare distributions on the Nuveen Funds’ shares, including, but not limited to, regular and special dividends, capital gains and ordinary income distributions. The members of the Dividend Committee are Jack B. Evans, Chair, Judith M. Stockdale and Terence J. Toth. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, the Dividend Committee met two times.

The Compliance, Risk Management and Regulatory Oversight Committee (the “ Compliance Committee ”) is responsible for the oversight of compliance issues, risk management and other regulatory matters affecting the Nuveen Funds that are not otherwise the jurisdiction of the other committees. The Board has adopted and periodically reviews policies and procedures designed to address the Nuveen Funds’ compliance and risk matters. As part of its duties, the Compliance Committee reviews the policies and procedures relating to compliance matters and recommends modifications thereto as necessary or appropriate to the full Board; develops new policies and procedures as new regulatory matters affecting the Nuveen Funds arise from time to time; evaluates or considers any comments or reports from examinations from regulatory authorities and responses thereto; and performs any special reviews, investigations or other oversight responsibilities relating to risk management, compliance and/or regulatory matters as requested by the Board.

In addition, the Compliance Committee is responsible for risk oversight, including, but not limited to, the oversight of risks related to investments and operations. Such risks include, among other things, exposures to particular issuers, market sectors, or types of securities; risks related to product structure elements, such as leverage; and techniques that may be used to address those risks, such as hedging and swaps. In assessing issues brought to the committee’s attention or in reviewing a particular policy, procedure, investment technique or strategy, the Compliance Committee evaluates the risks to the Nuveen Funds in adopting a particular approach compared to the anticipated benefits to the Nuveen Funds and their shareholders. In fulfilling its obligations, the Compliance Committee meets on a quarterly basis, and at least once a year in person. The Compliance Committee receives written and oral reports from the Nuveen Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer (“ CCO ”) and meets privately with the CCO at each of its quarterly meetings. The CCO also provides an annual report to the full Board regarding the operations of the Nuveen Funds’ and other service providers’ compliance programs as well as any recommendations for modifications thereto. The Compliance Committee also receives reports from the Adviser’s investment services group regarding various investment risks. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the full Board also participates in discussions with management regarding certain matters relating to investment risk, such as the use of leverage and hedging. The investment services group therefore also reports to the full Board at its quarterly meetings regarding, among other things, fund performance and the various drivers of such performance. Accordingly, the Board directly and/or in conjunction with the Compliance Committee oversees matters relating to investment risks. Matters not addressed at the committee level are addressed directly by the full Board. The committee operates under a written charter adopted and approved by the Board. The members of the Compliance Committee are Jack B. Evans, William C. Hunter, William J. Schneider, Judith M. Stockdale, Chair, and Virginia L. Stringer. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, the Compliance Committee met three times.

 

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Prior January 1, 2011, the Funds had a different Audit Committee, Pricing Committee and Governance Committee. The following table presents the number of times each Committee met during the period from November 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

 

Committee

   Number of Committee
Meetings Held During NIF’s
Period from November 1,  2010
through December 31, 2010

Audit Committee

   1

Pricing Committee

   1

Governance Committee

   0

Effective January 1, 2012, the Board approved the creation of the Open-End Funds Committee. The Open-End Funds Committee is responsible for assisting the Board in the oversight and monitoring of the Nuveen Funds that are registered as open-end management investment companies (“ Open-End Funds ”). The committee may review and evaluate matters related to the formation and the initial presentation to the Board of any new Open-End Fund and may review and evaluate any matters relating to any existing Open-End Fund. The committee operates under a written charter adopted and approved by the Board. The members of the Open-End Funds Committee are Robert P. Bremner, David J. Kundert, Judith M. Stockdale, Virginia L. Stringer and Terence J. Toth, Chair.

Board Diversification and Director Qualifications

In determining that a particular director was qualified to serve on the Board, the Board has considered each director’s background, skills, experience and other attributes in light of the composition of the Board with no particular factor controlling. The Board believes that directors need to have the ability to critically review, evaluate, question and discuss information provided to them, and to interact effectively with Fund management, service providers and counsel, in order to exercise effective business judgment in the performance of their duties, and the Board believes each director satisfies this standard. An effective director may achieve this ability through his or her educational background; business, professional training or practice; public service or academic positions; experience from service as a board member or executive of investment funds, public companies or significant private or not-for-profit entities or other organizations; and or/other life experiences. Accordingly, set forth below is a summary of the experiences, qualifications, attributes, and skills that led to the conclusion, as of the date of this document, that each director should continue to serve in that capacity. References to the experiences, qualifications, attributes and skills of directors are pursuant to requirements of the SEC, do not constitute holding out of the Board or any director as having any special expertise or experience and shall not impose any greater responsibility or liability on any such person or on the Board by reason thereof.

John P. Amboian

Mr. Amboian, an interested director of the Nuveen Funds, joined Nuveen Investments in June 1995 and became Chief Executive Officer in July 2007 and Chairman in November 2007. Prior to this, since 1999, he served as President with responsibility for the firm’s product, marketing, sales, operations and administrative activities. Mr. Amboian initially served Nuveen Investments as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Nuveen Investments, Mr. Amboian held key management positions with two consumer product firms affiliated with the Phillip Morris Companies. He served as Senior Vice President of Finance, Strategy and Systems at Miller Brewing Company. Mr. Amboian began his career in corporate and international finance at Kraft Foods, Inc., where he eventually served as Treasurer. He received a Bachelor’s degree in economics and a Masters of Business Administration (“MBA”) from the University of Chicago. Mr. Amboian serves on the Board of Directors of Nuveen Investments and is a Board Member or Trustee of the Investment Company Institute Board of Governors, Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago, Children’s Memorial Hospital and Foundation, the Council on the Graduate School of Business (University of Chicago), and the North Shore Country Day School Foundation. He is also a member of the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago and the Economic Club of Chicago.

 

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Robert P. Bremner

Mr. Bremner, the Nuveen Funds’ Independent Chairman, is a private investor and management consultant in Washington, D.C. His biography of William McChesney Martin, Jr., a former chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, was published by Yale University Press in November 2004. From 1994 to 1997, he was a Senior Vice President at Samuels International Associates, an international consulting firm specializing in governmental policies, where he served in a part-time capacity. Previously, Mr. Bremner was a partner in the LBK Investors Partnership and was chairman and majority stockholder with ITC Investors Inc., both private investment firms. He currently serves on the Board and as Treasurer of the Humanities Council of Washington D.C. and is a Board Member of the Independent Directors Council affiliated with the Investment Company Institute. From 1984 to 1996, Mr. Bremner was an independent Trustee of the Flagship Funds, a group of municipal open-end funds. He began his career at the World Bank in Washington D.C. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Yale University and received his MBA from Harvard University.

Jack B. Evans

President of the Hall-Perrine Foundation, a private philanthropic corporation, since 1996, Mr. Evans was formerly President and Chief Operating Officer of the SCI Financial Group, Inc., a regional financial services firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Formerly, he was a member of the Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago as well as a Director of Alliant Energy. Mr. Evans is Chairman of the Board of United Fire Group, sits on the Board of Source Media Group, is a member of the Board of Regents for the State of Iowa University System, is a Life Trustee of Coe College and is a member of the Advisory Council of the Department of Finance in the Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Coe College and an MBA from the University of Iowa.

William C. Hunter

Mr. Hunter was appointed Dean of the Henry B. Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa effective July 1, 2006. He had been Dean and Distinguished Professor of Finance at the University of Connecticut School of Business since June 2003. From 1995 to 2003, he was the Senior Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. While there he served as the Bank’s Chief Economist and was an Associate Economist on the Federal Reserve System’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). In addition to serving as a Vice President in charge of financial markets and basic research at the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta, he held faculty positions at Emory University, Atlanta University, the University of Georgia and Northwestern University. A past Director of the Credit Research Center at Georgetown University, SS&C Technologies, Inc. (2005) and past President of the Financial Management Association International, he has consulted with numerous foreign central banks and official agencies in Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, Central America and South America. From 1990 to 1995, he was a U.S. Treasury Advisor to Central and Eastern Europe. He has been a Director of the Xerox Corporation since 2004 and Wellmark, Inc. since 2009. He is President-Elect of Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc., the International Business Honor Society.

David J. Kundert

Mr. Kundert retired in 2004 as Chairman of JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management, and as President and CEO of Banc One Investment Advisors Corporation, and as President of One Group Mutual Funds. Prior to the merger between Bank One Corporation and JPMorgan Chase and Co., he was Executive Vice President, Bank One Corporation and, since 1995, the Chairman and CEO, Banc One Investment Management Group. From 1988 to 1992, he was President and CEO of Bank One Wisconsin Trust Company. Currently, Mr. Kundert is a Director of the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. He started his career as an attorney for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Mr. Kundert has served on the Board of Governors of the Investment Company Institute and he is currently a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association. He is on the Board of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and chairs its Investment Committee. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College, and his Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University.

 

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William J. Schneider

Mr. Schneider is currently Chairman, formerly Senior Partner and Chief Operating Officer (retired, December 2004) of Miller-Valentine Partners Ltd., a real estate investment company. He was formerly a Director and Past Chair of the Dayton Development Coalition. He was formerly a member of the Community Advisory Board of the National City Bank in Dayton as well as a former member of the Business Advisory Council of the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank. Mr. Schneider is a member of the Business Advisory Council for the University of Dayton College of Business. Mr. Schneider was an independent Trustee of the Flagship Funds, a group of municipal open-end funds. He also served as Chair of the Miami Valley Hospital and as Chair of the Finance Committee of its parent holding company. Mr. Schneider has a Bachelor of Science in Community Planning from the University of Cincinnati and a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Dayton.

Judith M. Stockdale

Ms. Stockdale is currently Executive Director of the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, a private foundation working in land conservation and artistic vitality in the Chicago region and the Low country of South Carolina. Her previous positions include Executive Director of the Great Lakes Protection Fund, Executive Director of Openlands, and Senior Staff Associate at the Chicago Community Trust. She has served on the Boards of the Land Trust Alliance, the National Zoological Park, the Governor’s Science Advisory Council (Illinois), the Nancy Ryerson Ranney Leadership Grants Program, Friends of Ryerson Woods and the Donors Forum. Ms. Stockdale, a native of the United Kingdom, has a Bachelor of Science degree in geography from the University of Durham (UK) and a Master of Forest Science degree from Yale University.

Carole E. Stone

Ms. Stone retired from the New York State Division of the Budget in 2004, having served as its Director for nearly five years and as Deputy Director from 1995 through 1999. Ms. Stone is currently on the Board of Directors of the Chicago Board Options Exchange, CBOE Holdings, Inc. and C2 Options Exchange, Incorporated. She has also served as the Chair of the New York Racing Association Oversight Board, as a Commissioner on the New York State Commission on Public Authority Reform and as a member of the Boards of Directors of several New York State public authorities. Ms. Stone has a Bachelor of Arts from Skidmore College in Business Administration.

Virginia L. Stringer

Ms. Stringer served as the independent chair of the Board of the First American Fund Complex from 1997 to 2010, having joined such Board in 1987. Ms. Stringer serves on the Governing Board of the Investment Company Institute’s Independent Directors Council and on the board of the Mutual Fund Directors Forum. She is a recipient of the Outstanding Corporate Director award from Twin Cities Business Monthly and the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors. Ms. Stringer is the immediate past board chair of the Oak Leaf Trust, director and immediate past board chair of the Saint Paul Riverfront Corporation and is immediate past President of the Minneapolis Club’s Governing Board. She is a director and former board chair of the Minnesota Opera and a Life Trustee and former board of the Voyageur Outward Bound School. She also served as a trustee of Outward Bound USA. She was appointed by the Governor of Minnesota Board on Judicial Standards and recently served on a Minnesota Supreme Court Judicial Advisory Committee to reform the state’s judicial disciplinary process. She is a member of the International Women’s Forum and attended the London Business School as an International Business Fellow. Ms. Stringer also served as board chair of the Human Resource Planning Society, the Minnesota Women’s Campaign Fund and the Minnesota Women’s Economic Roundtable. Ms. Stringer is the retired founder of Strategic Management Resources, a consulting practice focused on corporate governance, strategy and leadership. She has twenty five years of corporate experience having held executive positions in general management, marketing and human resources with IBM and the Pillsbury Company.

Terence J. Toth

Mr. Toth is a Director, Legal & General Investment Management America, Inc. (since 2008) and a Managing Partner, Promus Capital (since 2008). From 2004 to 2007, he was Chief Executive Officer

 

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and President of Northern Trust Global Investments, and Executive Vice President of Quantitative Management & Securities Lending from 2000 to 2004. He also formerly served on the Board of the Northern Trust Mutual Funds. He joined Northern Trust in 1994 after serving as Managing Director and Head of Global Securities Lending at Bankers Trust (1986 to 1994) and Head of Government Trading and Cash Collateral Investment at Northern Trust from 1982 to 1986. He currently serves on the Boards of the Goodman Theatre and Chicago Fellowship, and is Chairman of the Board of Catalyst Schools of Chicago. Mr. Toth graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois, and received his MBA from New York University. In 2005, he graduated from the CEO Perspectives Program at Northwestern University.

 

Board Compensation

The following table shows, for each independent director, (1) the aggregate compensation paid by the Funds for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, (2) the amount of total compensation paid by the Funds that has been deferred, and (3) the total compensation paid to each director by the Nuveen Funds during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011.

 

Name of Director

   Aggregate
Compensation
From Funds
     Amount of Total
Compensation that Has
Been Deferred
     Total Compensation
From Nuveen Funds

Paid to Director 3
 

Robert P. Bremner 1

   $ 18,608       $ 1,605       $ 332,253   

Jack B. Evans 1

     13,616         1,945         261,536   

William C. Hunter 1

     13,141         7,606         227,114   

David J. Kundert 1

     14,667         8,285         256,458   

William J. Schneider 1

     14,486                 259,244   

Judith M. Stockdale 1

     13,656         4,272         251,468   

Carole E. Stone 1

     14,083                 245,650   

Virginia L. Stringer 2

     12,844                 175,000   

Terence J. Toth 1

     14,255                 264,280   

 

1  

All directors, except for Ms. Stringer, were appointed to the Board of Directors effective January 1, 2011.

 

2    

Ms. Stringer was a member of the Board of Directors prior to January 1, 2011.

 

3    

Does not include compensation paid for the period of November 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 from funds that are now Nuveen Funds, but were formerly advised by FAF Advisors, Inc. (“ FAF ”)

Prior to January 1, 2012, independent directors received a $120,000 annual retainer plus (a) a fee of $4,500 per day for attendance in person or by telephone at regularly scheduled meetings of the Board; (b) a fee of $3,000 per meeting for attendance in person or by telephone at special, non-regularly scheduled Board meetings where in-person attendance was required and $2,000 per meeting for attendance by telephone or in person at such meetings where in-person attendance was not required; (c) a fee of $2,500 per meeting for attendance in person or by telephone at Audit Committee meetings where in-person attendance was required and $2,000 per meeting for attendance by telephone or in person at such meetings where in-person attendance was not required; (d) a fee of $2,500 per meeting for attendance in person or by telephone at Compliance, Risk Management and Regulatory Oversight Committee meetings where in-person attendance was required and $2,000 per meeting for attendance by telephone or in person at such meetings where in-person attendance was not required; (e) a fee of $1,000 per meeting for attendance in person or by telephone at Dividend Committee meetings; and (f) a fee of $500 per meeting for attendance in person or by telephone at all other committee meetings ($1,000 for shareholder meetings) where in-person attendance was required and $250 per meeting for attendance by telephone or in person at such committee meetings (excluding shareholder meetings) where in-person attendance was not required, and $100 per meeting when the Executive Committee acted as pricing committee for IPOs, plus, in each case, expenses incurred in attending such meetings, provided that no fees are received for meetings held on days on which regularly scheduled Board meetings were held. In addition to the payments described above, the Chairman of the Board received $75,000, the chairpersons of the Audit Committee, the Dividend Committee and the Compliance, Risk Management and Regulatory

 

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Oversight Committee received $10,000 each and the chairperson of the Nominating and Governance Committee received $5,000 as additional retainers. Independent directors also received a fee of $3,000 per day for site visits to entities that provided services to the Nuveen Funds on days on which no Board meeting was held. When ad hoc committees were organized, the Nominating and Governance Committee at the time of formation determined compensation to be paid to the members of such committee; however, in general, such fees were $1,000 per meeting for attendance in person or by telephone at ad hoc committee meetings where in-person attendance was required and $500 per meeting for attendance by telephone or in person at such meetings where in-person attendance was not required. The annual retainer, fees and expenses were allocated among the Nuveen Funds on the basis of relative net assets, although management might have, in its discretion, established a minimum amount to be allocated to each fund.

Effective January 1, 2012, independent directors receive a $130,000 annual retainer plus (a) a fee of $4,500 per day for attendance in person or by telephone at regularly scheduled meetings of the Board; (b) a fee of $3,000 per meeting for attendance in person or by telephone at special, non-regularly scheduled Board meetings where in-person attendance is required and $2,000 per meeting for attendance by telephone or in person at such meetings where in-person attendance is not required; (c) a fee of $2,500 per meeting for attendance in person or by telephone at Audit Committee meetings where in-person attendance is required and $2,000 per meeting for attendance by telephone or in person at such meetings where in-person attendance is not required; (d) a fee of $2,500 per meeting for attendance in person or by telephone at Compliance, Risk Management and Regulatory Oversight Committee meetings where in-person attendance is required and $2,000 per meeting for attendance by telephone or in person at such meetings where in-person attendance is not required; (e) a fee of $1,000 per meeting for attendance in person or by telephone at Dividend Committee meetings; (f) a fee of $500 per meeting for attendance in person or by telephone at all other committee meetings ($1,000 for shareholder meetings) where in-person attendance is required and $250 per meeting for attendance by telephone or in person at such committee meetings (excluding shareholder meetings) where in-person attendance is not required, and $100 per meeting when the Executive Committee acts as pricing committee for IPOs, plus, in each case, expenses incurred in attending such meetings, provided that no fees are received for meetings held on days on which regularly scheduled Board meetings are held; and (g) a fee of $2,500 per meeting for attendance in person or by telephone at Open-End Funds Committee meetings where in-person attendance is required and $2,000 per meeting for attendance by telephone or in person at such meetings where in-person attendance is not required; provided that no fees are received for meetings held on days on which regularly scheduled Board meetings are held. In addition to the payments described above, the Chairman of the Board receives $75,000, the chairpersons of the Audit Committee, the Dividend Committee, the Compliance, Risk Management and Regulatory Oversight Committee and the Open-End Funds Committee receive $12,500 each and the chairperson of the Nominating and Governance Committee receives $5,000 as additional retainers. Independent trustees also receive a fee of $3,000 per day for site visits to entities that provide services to the Nuveen Funds on days on which no Board meeting is held. When ad hoc committees are organized, the Nominating and Governance Committee will at the time of formation determine compensation to be paid to the members of such committee; however, in general, such fees will be $1,000 per meeting for attendance in person or by telephone at ad hoc committee meetings where in-person attendance is required and $500 per meeting for attendance by telephone or in person at such meetings where in-person attendance is not required. The annual retainer, fees and expenses are allocated among the Nuveen Funds on the basis of relative net assets, although management may, in its discretion, establish a minimum amount to be allocated to each fund.

NIF does not have a retirement or pension plan. NIF has a deferred compensation plan (the “Deferred Compensation Plan”) that permits any independent director to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of his or her compensation as an independent director. The deferred compensation of a participating director is credited to a book reserve account of NIF when the compensation would otherwise have been paid to the director. The value of the director’s deferral account at any time is equal to the value that the account would have had if contributions to the account had been invested and reinvested in shares of one or more of the eligible Nuveen Funds. At the time for commencing distributions from a director’s deferral account, the independent director may elect to receive distributions in a lump sum or over a period of five years. NIF will not be liable for any other fund’s obligations to make distributions under the Deferred Compensation Plan.

 

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The Funds have no employees. The officers of NIF and the director of NIF who is not an independent director serve without any compensation from the Funds.

Share Ownership

The information in the table below discloses the dollar ranges of (i) each Director’s beneficial ownership in each Fund, and (ii) each Director’s aggregate beneficial ownership in all funds within the Nuveen Funds complex, including in each case the value of fund shares elected by Directors in the directors’ deferred compensation plan, based on the value of fund shares as of December 31, 2011.

 

Directors

 
    Bremner 1     Evans 1     Hunter 1     Kundert 1     Schneider 1     Stockdale 1     Stone 1     Stringer     Toth 1     Amboian 1  

Aggregate Holdings – Fund Complex

   

 

Over

$100,000

  

  

   

 

Over

$100,000

  

  

   

 

Over

$100,000

  

  

   

 

Over

$100,000

  

  

   

 

Over

$100,000

  

  

   

 

Over

$100,000

  

  

   

 

Over

$100,000

  

  

   

 

Over

$100,000

  

  

   

 

Over

$100,000

  

  

   

 

Over

$100,000

  

  

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

                                                                     

Nuveen Equity Index Fund

                                                                     

Nuveen International Fund

                                                    
 
$10,001-
$50,000
 
  
             

Nuveen International Select Fund

                                                    
 
$50,001-
$100,000
 
  
             

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

                                                                     

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

                                                                     

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

                                                    
 
$50,001-
$100,000
 
  
             

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

                                                    
 
$10,001-
$50,000
 
  
             

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

                                                                     

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

                                                    
 
$50,001-
$100,000
 
  
             

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

                                                                     

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

                                                                     

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

                                                    
 
$10,001-
$50,000
 
  
             

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

                                                    
 
$50,001-
$100,000
 
  
             

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

                                                    
 
$10,001-
$50,000
 
  
             

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund

                                             
 
$10,001-
$50,000
 
  
                    

 

1    

All directors, except for Ms. Stringer, were appointed to the Board of Directors effective January 1, 2011.

As of February 2, 2012, the officers and directors of each Fund, in the aggregate, owned less than 1% of the shares of each of the Funds.

 

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As of February 2, 2012, none of the independent directors or their immediate family members owned, beneficially, or of record, any securities in (i) an investment adviser or principal underwriter of the Funds or (ii) a person (other than a registered investment company) directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with an investment adviser or principal underwriter of the Funds.

Sales Loads

Directors of the Funds and certain other Fund affiliates may purchase the Funds’ Class I shares. See the Funds’ Prospectus for details.

SERVICE PROVIDERS

Investment Adviser

The investment adviser of the Funds is Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. The Adviser, located at 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606, serves as the manager of each Fund, with responsibility for the overall management of each Fund. The Adviser is also responsible for managing each Fund’s business affairs and providing day-to-day administrative services to each Fund. For additional information regarding the management services performed by the Adviser, see “Who Manages the Funds” in the Prospectus.

The Adviser is an affiliate of the Distributor, which is located at 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606. The Distributor is the principal underwriter for the Nuveen Mutual Funds, and has served as co-managing underwriter for the shares of the Nuveen Closed-End Funds. The Adviser and the Distributor are subsidiaries of Nuveen Investments.

On November 13, 2007, Nuveen Investments was acquired by investors led by Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC, which is a private equity investment firm based in Chicago, Illinois.

For the management services and facilities furnished by the Adviser, each of the Funds has agreed to pay an annual management fee at a rate set forth in the Prospectus under “Who Manages the Funds.” In addition, for certain funds the Adviser has agreed to waive all or a portion of its management fee or reimburse certain expenses of the Funds. The Prospectus includes current fee waivers and expense reimbursements for the Funds.

Each Fund’s management fee is divided into two components—a complex-level fee based on the aggregate amount of all eligible Nuveen Fund assets and a specific fund-level fee based only on the amount of assets within each individual Fund. This pricing structure enables Fund shareholders to benefit from growth in the assets within each individual Fund as well as from growth in the amount of complex-wide assets managed by the Adviser. Under no circumstances will this pricing structure result in a Fund paying management fees at a rate higher than would otherwise have been applicable had the complex-wide management fee structure not been implemented.

Each Fund has agreed to pay an annual fund-level management fee, payable monthly, based upon the average daily net assets of each Fund as set forth in the Prospectus.

Each Fund’s complex-level fee is payable monthly and is additive to the fund-level fee. It is determined by taking the current overall complex-level fee rate, which is based on the aggregate amount of the “eligible assets” of all Nuveen Funds, and making, as appropriate, an upward adjustment to that rate based upon the percentage of the particular Fund’s assets that are not “eligible assets.” The current overall complex-level fee schedule is as follows:

 

  Complex-Level Asset  

  Breakpoint Level*  

     Effective Rate at  
  Breakpoint Level  
 

$55 billion

     0.2000

$56 billion

     0.1996

$57 billion

     0.1989

$60 billion

     0.1961

$63 billion

     0.1931

 

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  Complex-Level Asset  

  Breakpoint Level*  

     Effective Rate at  
  Breakpoint Level  
 

$66 billion

     0.1900

$71 billion

     0.1851

$76 billion

     0.1806

$80 billion

     0.1773

$91 billion

     0.1691

$125 billion

     0.1599

$200 billion

     0.1505

$250 billion

     0.1469

$300 billion

     0.1445

 

*   The complex-level fee is calculated based upon the aggregate daily “eligible assets” of all Nuveen Funds. Eligible assets do not include assets attributable to investments in other Nuveen Funds or assets in excess of $2 billion added to the Nuveen Fund complex in connection with Nuveen Fund Advisors’ assumption of the management of the former First American Funds effective January 1, 2011. Eligible assets include closed-end fund assets managed by the Adviser that are attributable to financial leverage. For these purposes, financial leverage includes the closed-end 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 eligible assets in certain circumstances.

A Fund’s complex-level fee rate will not exceed the maximum overall complex-level fee rate of 0.2000%. As of December 31, 2011, the Funds’ complex-level fees were:

 

Fund

   Complex-Level Fee Rate  

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

     0.1953

Nuveen Equity Index Fund

     0.2000

Nuveen International Fund

     0.2000

Nuveen International Select Fund

     0.2000

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     0.1997

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

     0.2000

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     0.1993

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

     0.1945

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

     0.2000

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

     0.2000

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

     0.2000

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     0.2000

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

     0.1978

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

     0.2000

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

     0.2000

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund

     0.1814

The following table sets forth total advisory fees paid to the Adviser (for the period of January 1, 2011 through October 31, 2011) before waivers and after waivers for the Funds:

 

     January 1, 2011 through
October 31, 2011
 

Fund

   Advisory Fee
Before Waivers
     Advisory Fee
After Waivers 1
 

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

   $ 6,548,266       $ 6,548,266   

Nuveen Equity Index Fund

     1,883,208         1,502,803   

Nuveen International Fund

     5,458,891         5,458,891   

Nuveen International Select Fund

     6,348,008         6,348,008   

 

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     January 1, 2011 through
October 31, 2011
 

Fund

   Advisory Fee
Before Waivers
     Advisory Fee
After Waivers 1
 

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

   $ 3,820,427       $ 3,820,396   

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

     612,328         612,328   

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     8,045,762         8,042,935   

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

     840,754         777,222   

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

     273,681         102,575   

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

     2,175,250         2,137,956   

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

     695,324         454,695   

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     1,080,747         1,018,628   

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

     212,765         47,392   

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

     4,915,739         4,614,336   

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

     739,801         736,439   

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund

     215,606         165,463   

 

1    

Advisory and certain other fees for the period were waived by the Adviser to comply with total operating expense limitations that were agreed upon by the Funds and the Adviser.

FAF served as the Fund’s investment adviser prior to January 1, 2011. The following table sets forth total advisory fees paid to FAF before waivers and after waivers for each of the Funds for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009 and October 31, 2010 and the period from November 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010:

 

    Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2009
    Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2010
    November 1, 2010 through
December 31, 2010
 

Fund

  Advisory
Fee Before
Waivers
    Advisory
Fee After
Waivers
    Advisory
Fee Before
Waivers
    Advisory
Fee After
Waivers
    Advisory
Fee Before
Waivers
    Advisory
Fee After
Waivers
 

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

  $ 4,120,631      $ 4,112,815      $ 4,851,814      $ 4,846,342      $ 966,173      $ 962,850   

Nuveen Equity Index Fund

    2,338,543        773,752        2,330,070        677,957        380,248        107,263   

Nuveen International Fund

    6,364,902        5,723,184        6,996,703        6,279,110        1,148,121        1,027,230   

Nuveen International Select
Fund

    3,488,767        2,552,898        7,586,312        6,587,447        1,427,618        1,267,564   

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

    3,120,820        3,118,359        3,747,940        3,743,499        656,734        656,155   

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

    1,049,129        1,048,341        903,077        901,701        142,117        142,097   

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

    6,911,119        6,897,818        8,862,176        8,851,902        1,524,870        1,523,652   

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

    415,760        135,861        595,528        310,520        117,671        70,117   

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

    329,185        89,692        285,133        52,686        47,500        13,175   

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

    3,827,879        3,818,110        4,162,864        4,156,389        614,017        613,635   

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund 

    300,551        (a)       519,035        113,702        100,131        30,033   

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

    1,076,198        730,261        1,704,781        1,343,107        304,473        4244,906   

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

    194,340        (a)       251,916        (a)       47,310        (a)  

 

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    Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2009
    Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2010
    November 1, 2010 through
December 31, 2010
 

Fund

  Advisory
Fee Before
Waivers
    Advisory
Fee After
Waivers
    Advisory
Fee Before
Waivers
    Advisory
Fee After
Waivers
    Advisory
Fee Before
Waivers
    Advisory
Fee After
Waivers
 

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

  $ 3,716,654      $ 3,695,987      $ 5,145,089      $ 5,130,135      $ 933,763      $ 931,688   

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

    1,178,776        1,166,864        1,426,834        1,424,720        213,289        212,646   

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund 1

    *        *        26,754        (a)       30,562        5,834   

 

1    

Commenced operations on December 30, 2009.

 

*   Fund was not in operation during this fiscal year.

 

(a)    

Advisory and certain other fees for the period were waived by FAF to comply with total operating expense limitations that were agreed upon by the Funds and FAF.

In addition to the Adviser’s management fee, the Funds also pay a portion of NIF’s general administrative expenses allocated in proportion to the net assets of the Funds. All fees and expenses are accrued daily and deducted before payment of dividends to investors.

Sub-Advisers

The Adviser has selected its affiliate, Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, (“ Nuveen Asset Management ”), located at 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606, to serve as sub-adviser to manage the investment portfolio of each of the Funds. In addition, one or more Sub-Advisers provide investment advisory services to Nuveen International Fund and Nuveen International Select Fund. Nuveen Asset Management is responsible for selecting the Funds’ investment strategies and, as it relates to Nuveen International Fund and Nuveen International Select Fund, for allocating and reallocating assets among the other Sub-Advisers consistent with each Fund’s investment objectives and strategies. Any Assets not allocated to another Sub-Adviser of Nuveen International Fund and Nuveen International Select Fund are managed by Nuveen Asset Management. The Adviser and Nuveen Asset Management are also responsible for implementing procedures to ensure that each Sub-Adviser complies with the respective Fund’s investment objective, policies and restrictions. The Adviser pays Nuveen Asset Management a portfolio management fee for each Fund equal to the percentage shown below of the advisory fee paid to the Adviser for its services to the Funds (net of any waivers, reimbursement payments, supermarket fees and alliance fees waived, reimbursed or paid by the Adviser in respect of the Funds). The fee shall accrue daily and shall be payable monthly.

 

Fund

   Percentage of Fee to be paid by the
Adviser to Nuveen Asset  Management
 

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

     50.0000

Nuveen Equity Index Fund

     33.3333

Nuveen International Fund

     30.0000

Nuveen International Select Fund

     30.0000

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     47.0588

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

     53.3333

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     55.5556

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

     28.5714

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

     55.5556

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

     55.5556

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

     50.0000

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     50.0000

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

     42.8571

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

     55.5556

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

     55.5556

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund

     50.0000

 

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The following table sets forth the fees paid by the Adviser to Nuveen Asset Management for its services for the specified period:

 

     Amount Paid by the Adviser  to
Nuveen Asset Management
 

Fund

   1/01/11-10/31/11  

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

   $ 3,274,133   

Nuveen Equity Index Fund

     500,934   

Nuveen International Fund

     1,673,693   

Nuveen International Select Fund

     1,952,418   

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     1,797,833   

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

     326,575   

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     4,468,301   

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

     222,063   

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

     72,227   

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

     1,187,754   

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

     227,347   

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     510,313   

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

     43,415   

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

     2,563,522   

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

     409,133   

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund

     84,013   

The following tables set forth the percentages that are to be paid by the Adviser to the Sub-Advisers for Nuveen International Fund and Nuveen International Select Fund for their sub-advisory services. The fees are based on the aggregate average daily assets of Nuveen International Fund’s and Nuveen International Select Fund’s assets allocated to such Sub-Adviser. The fee is calculated daily and paid monthly.

 

Sub-Adviser

   Aggregate Assets of
Sub-Advisory Portfolio
     Fee per annum to be paid from
the Adviser to Sub-Adviser
 

Altrinsic

     First $150 Million         0.45
     Next $350 Million         0.37
     Over $500 Million         0.35

HGI

     First $425 Million         0.40
     Over $425 Million         0.30

Lazard

     First $112.5 Million         0.75
     Next $37.5 Million         0.70
     Next $37.5 Million         0.65
     Next $187.5 Million         0.60

Nuveen International Fund

The Fund employs two Sub-Advisers, each providing investment advisory services for a portion of the Fund’s assets:

 

   

Altrinsic Global Advisors, LLC (“ Altrinsic ”) has been a Sub-Adviser to the Fund since November 3, 2008, currently pursuant to an agreement with the Adviser dated January 1, 2011. Altrinsic is an employee-controlled and majority-owned company founded in 2000. As of December 31, 2011, Altrinsic had assets under management of approximately $10.7 billion.

 

   

Hansberger Global Investors, Inc. (“ HGI ”) has been a Sub-Adviser to the Fund since November 3, 2008, currently pursuant to an agreement with the Adviser dated January 1, 2011. HGI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hansberger Group, Inc. (“ Hansberger ”), itself an indirect subsidiary of Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. (“ NGAM ”). The firm was founded in 1994. As of December 31, 2011, HGI had assets under management of approximately $6.5 billion.

 

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The following table sets forth the aggregate sub-advisory fees paid to Altrinsic and HGI for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009, October 31, 2010, and October 31, 2011:

 

    Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2009
     Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2010
     Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2011
 

Fund

  Amount Paid
by the Adviser
to the
Sub-Advisers
     Amount Paid
by the Adviser
to the
Sub-Advisers
     Amount Paid
by the Adviser
to the
Sub-Advisers
 

Nuveen International Fund

  $ 2,158,310       $ 2,317,794       $ 2,135,657   

Nuveen International Select Fund

Altrinsic, HGI, and Lazard Asset Management LLC (“ Lazard ”) have served as Sub-Advisers to Nuveen International Select Fund since the Fund’s inception, currently pursuant to individual agreements with the Adviser dated January 1, 2011. Lazard is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lazard Freres & Co., LLC. As of December 31, 2011, Lazard had assets under management of approximately $128.0 billion.

Each Sub-Adviser has discretion to select portfolio securities for its portion of the Fund (the “Sub-Advisory Portfolio”), but must select those securities according to the Fund’s investment objective and restrictions. Each Sub-Adviser is paid a fee by the Adviser each month for the services provided under their respective sub-advisory agreements.

The following table sets forth the aggregate sub-advisory fees paid to Altrinsic, HGI and Lazard for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009, October 31, 2010, and October 31, 2011:

 

    Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2009
     Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2010
     Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2011
 

Fund

  Amount Paid by
the Adviser to the
Sub-Advisers
     Amount Paid by
the Adviser to the
Sub-Advisers
     Amount Paid by
the Adviser to the
Sub-Advisers
 

Nuveen International Select Fund

  $ 1,373,159       $ 2,914,141       $ 3,392,296   

Portfolio Managers

Nuveen Asset Management Compensation

Portfolio manager compensation consists primarily of base pay, an annual cash bonus and long-term incentive payments.

Base pay . Base pay is determined based upon an analysis of the portfolio manager’s general performance, experience, and market levels of base pay for such position.

Annual cash bonus . The Fund’s portfolio managers are eligible for an annual cash bonus based on investment performance, qualitative evaluation and financial performance of Nuveen Asset Management.

A portion of each portfolio manager’s annual cash bonus is based on the Fund’s investment performance, generally measured over the past one- and three or five-year periods unless the portfolio manager’s tenure is shorter. Investment performance for the Fund generally is determined by evaluating the Fund’s performance relative to its benchmark(s) and/or Lipper industry peer group.

A portion of the cash bonus is based on a qualitative evaluation made by each portfolio manager’s supervisor taking into consideration a number of factors, including the portfolio manager’s team collaboration, expense management, support of personnel responsible for asset growth, and his or her compliance with Nuveen Asset Management’s policies and procedures.

The final factor influencing a portfolio manager’s cash bonus is the financial performance of Nuveen Asset Management based on its operating earnings.

Long-term incentive compensation . Certain key employees of Nuveen Investments and its affiliates, including certain portfolio managers, have received equity interests in the parent company of Nuveen Investments. In addition, certain key employees of Nuveen Asset Management, including certain portfolio managers, have received profits interests in Nuveen Asset Management which entitle their holders to participate in the firm’s growth over time.

 

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There are generally no differences between the methods used to determine compensation with respect to the Fund and the Other Accounts shown in the table below.

Altrinsic Compensation

Altrinsic manages all accounts on a team basis and all the portfolio managers are equity partners. The value of the equity and the associated cash flows are solely determined by the team’s long-term investment performance and client satisfaction. Portfolio managers receive a competitive salary, profit sharing and incentive compensation.

HGI Compensation

HGI’s compensation practices are designed to maintain a competitive compensation structure to attract, retain and motivate investment professionals of the highest caliber. HGI seeks to reward performance in a manner which aligns the interests of its investment professionals with those of the company and its clients. To accomplish these ends, portfolio managers are compensated by a combination of base salary and participation in HGI’s incentive bonus program. In addition to participation in HGI’s overall benefit packages, senior investment professionals receive a base salary and the opportunity to participate in different bonus programs. A portfolio manager’s base salary is a fixed amount that may change as a result of an annual review, assumption of new duties or based on a market adjustment.

HGI portfolio managers also have the opportunity to participate in a bonus pool linked to the direct profits of their respective investment teams. A portfolio manager’s allocation in the pool is determined through a subjective process that evaluates numerous qualitative and quantitative factors, including, but not limited to, pre-tax performance of the Fund and other accounts managed by the portfolio manager relative to the account’s benchmark, given the account’s objectives, investment policies and restrictions and market environment over the preceding calendar year. This performance factor is not based on the value of the assets held in any client portfolio. Additional factors include the portfolio manager’s contributions to the investment management functions within HGI, contributions to the development of other investment professionals and supporting staff, and overall contributions to client development and service and strategic planning for the firm. The target bonus is expressed as a percentage of the total bonus pool and that can vary (higher or lower) based on an evaluation of the above-mentioned factors.

Finally, many senior portfolio managers have an additional opportunity to participate in an annual bonus linked to the overall profitability of HGI. All or a portion of payments from this pool may be deferred for a specific period of time and invested in funds, including HGI-managed products. This plan is designed to retain qualified investment professionals and further align their interests with those of our clients and the firm. Participation in this bonus program is discretionary, and is determined annually by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of HGI’s parent company.

Lazard Compensation

Lazard compensates portfolio managers by a competitive salary and bonus structure, which is determined both quantitatively and qualitatively. Salary and bonus are paid in cash, stock and restricted interests in funds managed by Lazard or its affiliates. Portfolio managers are compensated on the performance of the aggregate group of portfolios managed by them rather than for a specific fund or account. Various factors are considered in the determination of a portfolio manager’s compensation. All of the portfolios managed by a portfolio manager are comprehensively evaluated to determine his or her positive and consistent performance contribution over time. Further factors include the amount of assets in the portfolios as well as qualitative aspects that reinforce Lazard’s investment philosophy such as leadership, teamwork, and commitment.

Total compensation is not fixed, but rather is based on the following factors: (1) maintenance of current knowledge and opinions on companies owned in the portfolio; (2) generation and development of new investment ideas, including the quality of security analysis and identification of appreciation catalysts; (3) ability and willingness to develop and share ideas on a team basis; and (4) the performance results of the portfolios managed by the investment team.

 

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Variable bonus is based on the portfolio manager’s quantitative performance as measured by the manager’s ability to make investment decisions that contribute to the pre-tax absolute and relative returns of the accounts managed by him or her, by comparison of each account to a predetermined benchmark, including, as appropriate for the relevant account’s investment strategy, the MSCI World Index, the FTSE All World Europe ex-UK Index, the MSCI European Index, and the MSCI EAFE Index, over the current year and the longer-term performance (3-, 5-, or 10-year, if applicable) of such account, as well as performance of the account relative to peers. In addition, the portfolio manager’s bonus can be influenced by subjective measurement of the manager’s ability to help others make investment decisions.

Other Accounts Managed

In addition to the Funds, as of October 31, 2011, the portfolio managers are also primarily responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management of the following accounts:

 

Portfolio Manager

 

Type of Account Managed

  Number of
Accounts
    Assets     Number of
Accounts
with
Performance
Based Fees
    Assets of
Accounts
with
Performance
Based Fees
 

Derek B. Bloom

 

Registered Investment Company

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Other Accounts

   

 

 

0

0

3

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

$1.0 million

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

Karen L. Bowie

 

Registered Investment Company

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Other Accounts

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

Gerald C. Bren

 

Registered Investment Company

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Other Accounts

   

 

 

0

1

13

  

  

  

   

 
 

0

$25.7 million
$273.4 million

  

  
  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

Anthony R. Burger

 

Registered Investment Company

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Other Accounts

   

 

 

0

0

7

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

$156.0 million

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

David A. Chalupnik

 

Registered Investment Company

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Other Accounts

   

 

 

0

0

7

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

$156.0 million

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

Rehan Chaudhri

 

Registered Investment Company

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Other Accounts

   

 

 

1

28

38

  

  

  

   
 
 
$551.0 million
$3.2 billion
$7.1 billion
  
  
  
   

 

 

0

2

3

 

  

  

   

 

 

0

$213.9 million

$347.9 million

  

  

  

David R. Cline

 

Registered Investment Company

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Other Accounts

   

 

 

4

0

0

  

  

  

   
 

 

$668.2 million
0

0

  
  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

John L. DeVita

 

Registered Investment Company

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Other Accounts

   

 

 

1

28

38

  

  

  

   
 
 
$551.0 million
$3.2 billion
$7.1 billion
  
  
  
   

 

 

0

2

3

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

$213.9 million

$347.9 million

  

  

  

James A. Diedrich

 

Registered Investment Company

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Other Accounts

   

 

 

0

0

7

  

  

  

   

 
 

0

0
$136.1 million

  

  
  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

James M. Donald

 

Registered Investment Company

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Other Accounts

   
 
 
10
21
208
  
  
  
   
 
 
$18.0 billion
$6.2 billion
$11.1 billion
  
  
  
   

 

 

1

1

3

  

  

  

   

 

 

$1.8 billion

$3.7 million

$1.2 billion

  

  

  

Walter A. French

 

Registered Investment Company

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Other Accounts

   

 

 

1

0

27

  

  

  

   

 

 

$304.3 million

0

$768.7 million

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

David A. Friar

 

Registered Investment Company

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Other Accounts

   

 

 

5

0

31

  

  

  

   

 

 

$1.2 billion

0

$788.9 million

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

Harold R. Goldstein

 

Registered Investment Company

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Other Accounts

   

 
 

0

0
932

  

  
  

   

 

 

0

0

$233.0 million

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

 

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Portfolio Manager

 

Type of Account Managed

  Number of
Accounts
    Assets     Number of
Accounts
with
Performance
Based Fees
    Assets of
Accounts
with
Performance
Based Fees
 

Trevor Graham

 

Registered Investment Company

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Other Accounts

   

 
 

4

6
35

  

  
  

   

 

 

$812.4 million

$1.6 billion

$2.1 billion

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

1

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

$286.9 million

  

  

  

Keith B. Hembre

 

Registered Investment Company

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Other Accounts

   

 

 

6

0

6

  

  

  

   

 

 

$1.5 billion

0

$81.4 million

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

John Hock

 

Registered Investment Company

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Other Accounts

   
 
 
1
28
38
  
  
  
   

 

 

$551.0 million

$3.2 billion

$7.1 billion

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

2

3

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

$213.9 million

$347.9 million

  

  

  

Cori B. Johnson

 

Registered Investment Company

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Other Accounts

   

 

 

0

1

13

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

$25.7 million

$273.4 million

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

0

  

  

  

Barry A. Lockhart

 

Registered Investment Company

Other Pooled Investment Vehicles

Other Accounts

   

 
 

4

6
31

  

  
  

   
 
 
$812.4 million
$1.6 billion
$2.1 billion
  
  
  
   

 

 

0

0

1

  

  

  

   

 

 

0

0

$286.9 million

  

  

  

Jon A. Loth

  Registered Investment Company     0        0        0        0   
  Other Pooled Investment Vehicles     0        0        0        0   
  Other Accounts     2        $51.6 million        0        0   

Robert S. McDougall

  Registered Investment Company     0        0        0        0   
  Other Pooled Investment Vehicles     0        0        0        0   
  Other Accounts     2        $51.6 million        0        0   

Scott M. Mullinix

  Registered Investment Company     0        0        0        0   
  Other Pooled Investment Vehicles     0        0        0        0   
  Other Accounts     932        $233.0 million        0        0   

John R. Reinsberg

  Registered Investment Company     5        $1.4 billion        0        0   
  Other Pooled Investment Vehicles     6        $154.9 million        4        $127.0 million   
  Other Accounts     63        $5.3 billion        0        0   

Derek M. Sadowsky*

  Registered Investment Company     0        0        0        0   
  Other Pooled Investment Vehicles     1        $25.7 million        0        0   
  Other Accounts     13        $273.4 million        0        0   

Allen D. Steinkopf

  Registered Investment Company     0        0        0        0   
  Other Pooled Investment Vehicles     0        0        0        0   
  Other Accounts     4        $20.0 million        0        0   

Patrick Tan

  Registered Investment Company     4        $812.4 million        0        0   
  Other Pooled Investment Vehicles     6        $1.6 billion        0        0   
  Other Accounts     30        $2.1 billion        1        $286.9 million   

Thomas R. H. Tibbles

  Registered Investment Company     4        $812.4 million        0        0   
  Other Pooled Investment Vehicles     6        $1.6 billion        0        0   
  Other Accounts     34        $2.1 billion        1        $286.9 million   

Scott M. Tonneson*

  Registered Investment Company     0        0        0        0   
  Other Pooled Investment Vehicles     0        0        0        0   
  Other Accounts     0        0        0        0   

Mark A. Traster

  Registered Investment Company     0        0        0        0   
  Other Pooled Investment Vehicles     0        0        0        0   
  Other Accounts     3        $29.7 million        0        0   

 

*   Information is as of February 15, 2012.

Nuveen Asset Management Conflicts of Interest

Actual or apparent conflicts of interest may arise when a portfolio manager has day-to-day management responsibilities with respect to more than one account. More specifically, portfolio managers who manage multiple accounts are presented a number of potential conflicts, including, among others, those discussed below.

The management of multiple accounts may result in a portfolio manager devoting unequal time and attention to the management of each account. Nuveen Asset Management seeks to manage such competing interests for the time and attention of portfolio managers by having portfolio managers focus on a particular investment discipline. Most accounts managed by a portfolio manager in a particular investment strategy are managed using the same investment models.

 

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

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

Some clients are subject to different regulations. As a consequence of this difference in regulatory requirements, some clients may not be permitted to engage in all the investment techniques or transactions or to engage in these transactions to the same extent as the other accounts managed by the portfolio manager. Finally, the appearance of a conflict of interest may arise where Nuveen Asset Management has an incentive, such as a performance-based management fee, which relates to the management of some accounts, with respect to which a portfolio manager has day-to-day management responsibilities.

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

Altrinsic Conflicts of Interest

Altrinsic adheres to the highest standard of care and diligence in conducting its business activities and is particularly sensitive to situations in which the interests of its advisory clients may be directly or indirectly in conflict with those of Altrinsic. Altrinsic manages other accounts in addition to Nuveen International Fund and Nuveen International Select Fund. Therefore, conflicts of interest may arise in connection with Altrinsic’s management of the Funds’ investments and the investments of other accounts. Altrinsic manages accounts that may have similar objectives as the Funds. Some of Altrinsic’s other accounts may make investments in the same type of instruments or securities as the Funds at the same time as the Funds. Certain of these accounts may pay higher advisory fees than the Funds, creating an incentive to favor the higher paying account. Altrinsic has adopted procedures to allocate such trades among its various clients and the Funds fairly and equitably. It is Altrinsic’s policy that no client for whom Altrinsic has investment-decision responsibility shall receive preferential treatment over any other client.

HGI Conflicts of Interest

Potential conflicts of interest may arise from a portfolio manager’s management of, or the firm’s management of, other clients. Such conflicts could arise based on differing fee arrangements with other clients. Differing fee arrangements could cause an incentive to favor one client over another in the allocation of investment opportunities, particularly if one client has a performance fee that could be significantly higher (or lower) than a straight base fee. Also, conflicts could arise for a portfolio manager to favor one client over another depending how a portfolio manager is compensated. Finally, material conflicts could arise from the portfolio manager’s knowledge of the size, timing and possible market impact of Fund trades, whereby a portfolio manager could try to use this information to the advantage of other accounts or personally in his or her personal securities transaction.

HGI has implemented policies and procedures, including brokerage and trade allocation policies and procedures that it believes address the conflicts associated with managing accounts for multiple clients. HGI also monitors for compliance with account guidelines and allocation of IPOs. HGI also has

 

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implemented and monitors compliance with our Code of Ethics that is designed to prevent employees from trading to the detriment of our clients. Finally, HGI periodically monitors investment returns of client accounts within the same style or approach, including dispersion of client account returns, to ensure that material dispersions are based upon something other than preferential treatment being accorded to other accounts in the same style or approach (such as investment policies or restrictions or cash inflows or outflows).

Lazard Conflicts of Interest

Although the potential for conflicts of interest exists when an investment adviser and portfolio managers manage other accounts with similar investment objectives and strategies as Nuveen International Select Fund, Lazard has procedures in place that are designed to ensure that all accounts are treated fairly and that the Fund is not disadvantaged, including procedures regarding trade allocations and “conflicting trades” (e.g., long and short positions in the same security, as described below). In addition, the Fund, as a registered investment company, is subject to different regulations than certain of the Similar Accounts, and, consequently, may not be permitted to engage in all the investment techniques or transactions, or to engage in such techniques or transactions to the same degree, as the other accounts.

Potential conflicts of interest may arise because of Lazard’s management of the Fund and other accounts. For example, conflicts of interest may arise with both the aggregation and allocation of securities transactions and allocation of limited investment opportunities, as Lazard may be perceived as causing accounts it manages to participate in an offering to increase Lazard’s overall allocation of securities in that offering, or to increase Lazard’s ability to participate in future offerings by the same underwriter or issuer.

A potential conflict of interest may be perceived to arise if transactions in one account closely follow related transactions in a different account, such as when a purchase increases the value of securities previously purchased by the other account, or when a sale in one account lowers the sale price received in a sale by a second account. Lazard manages hedge funds that are subject to performance/incentive fees. Certain hedge funds managed by Lazard may also be permitted to sell securities short. When Lazard engages in short sales of securities of the type in which the Fund invests, Lazard could be seen as harming the performance of the Fund for the benefit of the account engaging in short sales if the short sales cause the market value of the securities to fall. As described above, Lazard has procedures in place to address these conflicts. Portfolio managers are generally not permitted to manage both hedge funds that engage in short sales and long-only accounts, including open-end and closed-end registered investment companies.

Beneficial Ownership of Securities

The following table indicates as of October 31, 2011 the value, within the indicated range, of shares beneficially owned by the portfolio managers in each Fund they manage. For purposes of this table, the following letters indicate the range listed next to each letter:

 

A

     -       $0

B

     -       $1 - $10,000

C

     -       $10,001 - $50,000

D

     -       $50,001 - $100,000

E

     -       $100,001 - $500,000

F

     -       $500,001 - $1,000,000

G

     -       More than $1 million

 

  Portfolio Manager

  

Fund

   Ownership in Fund    

  Derek B. Bloom

   Nuveen International Fund      A   
   Nuveen International Select Fund      A   
   Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund      B   

  Karen L. Bowie

   Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund      D   

 

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  Portfolio Manager

  

Fund

   Ownership in Fund    

  Gerald C. Bren

   Nuveen Dividend Value Fund      G   

  Anthony R. Burger

   Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund      A   
   Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund      A   

  David A. Chalupnik

   Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund      A   

  Rehan Chaudhri

   Nuveen International Fund      A   
   Nuveen International Select Fund      A   

  David R. Cline

   Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund      A   
   Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund      B   

  John L. DeVita

   Nuveen International Fund      A   
   Nuveen International Select Fund      A   

  James A. Diedrich

   Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      C   
   Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      C   

  James M. Donald

   Nuveen International Select Fund      A   

  Walter A. French

   Nuveen Equity Index Fund      A   
   Nuveen International Fund      A   
   Nuveen International Select Fund      A   
   Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund      A   
   Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund      A   
   Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund      A   
   Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund      A   

  David A. Friar

   Nuveen Equity Index Fund      A   
   Nuveen International Fund      A   
   Nuveen International Select Fund      A   
   Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund      A   
   Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund      A   
   Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund      A   
   Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund      A   

  Harold R. Goldstein

   Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      B   
   Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      B   

  Trevor Graham

   Nuveen International Fund      A   
   Nuveen International Select Fund      A   

  Keith B. Hembre

   Nuveen International Fund      A   
   Nuveen International Select Fund      A   
   Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund      A   
   Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund      E   

  John Hock

   Nuveen International Fund      A   
   Nuveen International Select Fund      A   

  Cori B. Johnson

   Nuveen Dividend Value Fund      E   

  Barry A. Lockhart

   Nuveen International Fund      A   
   Nuveen International Select Fund      A   

  Jon A. Loth

   Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      B   

  Robert S. McDougall

   Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      B   

  Scott M. Mullinix

   Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      E   
   Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund      E   

  John R. Reinsberg

   Nuveen International Select Fund      A   

  Derek M. Sadowsky*

   Nuveen Dividend Value Fund      C   

  Allen D. Steinkopf

   Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund      D   

  Patrick Tan

   Nuveen International Fund      A   
   Nuveen International Select Fund      A   

  Thomas R. H. Tibbles

   Nuveen International Fund      A   
   Nuveen International Select Fund      A   

 

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  Portfolio Manager

  

Fund

   Ownership in Fund    

  Scott M. Tonneson*

   Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund      A   

  Mark A. Traster

   Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund      D   

 

*   Information is as of February 15, 2012.

Administrator

Prior to January 1, 2011, FAF served as Administrator pursuant to an Administration Agreement between FAF and NIF, dated July 1, 2006 and U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (“ USBFS ”), 615 East Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202, served as sub-administrator pursuant to a Sub-Administration Agreement between FAF and USBFS dated July 1, 2005. USBFS is a subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp. As of December 31, 2010, the Funds no longer have an administrator or sub-administrator. The following table sets forth total administrative fees, after waivers, paid by each of the Funds listed below to FAF and USBFS for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009, and October 31, 2010 and for the period from November 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010:

 

Fund

  Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2009
    Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2010
    November 1, 2010
through
December 31, 2010
 

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

  $ 1,378,544      $ 1,664,988      $ 334,525   

Nuveen Equity Index Fund

    2,033,961        2,077,605        342,292   

Nuveen International Fund

    1,384,683        1,559,670        258,378   

Nuveen International Select Fund

    761,556        1,694,350        321,273   

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

    1,044,167        1,285,900        227,365   

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

    350,923        310,414        49,202   

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

    2,147,476        2,823,193        490,214   

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

    361,720        531,433        105,926   

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

    102,243        90,796        15,271   

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

    1,189,236        1,325,904        197,380   

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

    217,949        386,115        75,111   

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

    234,117        380,362        68,516   

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

    105,678        140,471        26,618   

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

    1,154,941        1,639,213        300,195   

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

    366,224        454,674        68,557   

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund  1

    *        7,990        9,169   

 

1    

Commenced operations on December 30, 2009.

*   Fund was not in operation during this fiscal year.

Transfer Agent

The Funds’ transfer, shareholder services, and dividend paying agent is Boston Financial Data Services, Inc. (“ BFDS ”), P.O. Box 8530, Boston, Massachusetts 02266-8530.

 

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Prior to May 14, 2012, USBFS served as the Funds’ transfer agent. The following table sets forth transfer agent fees, excluding out-of-pocket expenses, paid by the Funds to USBFS for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009, October 31, 2010 and October 31, 2011:

 

Fund

  Fiscal Year Ended
October 31,
2009
    Fiscal Year Ended
October 31,
2010
    Fiscal Year Ended
October 31,
2011
 

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

  $ 243,565      $ 232,600      $ 288,711   

Nuveen Equity Index Fund

    290,110        266,034        252,592   

Nuveen International Fund

    178,213        165,677        127,109   

Nuveen International Select Fund

    102,050        89,706        26,955   

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

    236,423        219,922        213,331   

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

    102,081        89,821        23,449   

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

    345,274        315,206        316,092   

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

    102,268        90,572        58,159   

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

    150,863        134,960        108,695   

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

    206,691        172,902        146,362   

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

    81,003        72,003        13,094   

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

    154,500        142,251        104,626   

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

    102,170        90,187        34,289   

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

    250,068        227,083        217,887   

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

    151,925        137,594        102,800   

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund 1

    *        12,375        3,279   

 

1    

Commenced operations on December 30, 2009.

*     Fund was not in operation during this fiscal year.

Custodians

U.S. Bank National Association (“ U.S. Bank ”) and State Street Bank and Trust Company act as custodians for the Funds (the “Custodians”). U.S. Bank, 60 Livingston Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55101, acts as the custodian for each Fund (the “Custodian”) other than Nuveen International Fund and Nuveen International Select Fund. U.S. Bank is a subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp. State Street Bank and Trust Company, 2 Avenue de Lafayette, LCC/5 Boston, MA 02111, acts as the custodian for Nuveen International Fund and Nuveen International Select Fund.

The Custodians take no part in determining the investment policies of the Funds or in deciding which securities are purchased or sold by the Funds. All of the instruments representing the investments of the Funds and all cash are held by the Custodians. The Custodians deliver securities against payment upon sale and pays for securities against delivery upon purchase. The Custodians also remit Fund assets in payment of Fund expenses, pursuant to instructions of NIF’s officers or resolutions of the Board of Directors.

As compensation for its services as custodian, U.S. Bank is paid a monthly fee calculated on an annual basis equal to 0.005% of each Fund’s average daily net assets. State Street Bank and Trust Company is paid reasonable compensation as agreed upon from time to time. Sub-custodian fees with respect to the Funds are paid by State Street Bank and Trust Company out of its fees from the Funds. In addition, the Custodians are reimbursed for their out-of-pocket expenses incurred while providing services to the Funds. Each Custodian continues to serve so long as its appointment is approved at least annually by the Board of Directors including a majority of the directors who are not “interested persons” of NIF, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act.

 

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Distributor

Nuveen Securities, LLC, 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606, serves as the distributor for the Funds’ shares pursuant to a “best efforts” arrangement as provided by a Distribution Agreement dated January 1, 2011 (the “ Distribution Agreement ”). Pursuant to the Distribution Agreement, the Funds appointed the Distributor to be their agent for the distribution of the Funds’ shares on a continuous offering basis.

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Ernst & Young LLP, 220 South Sixth Street, Suite 1400, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, serves as the Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm, providing audit services, including audits of the annual financial statements.

CODES OF ETHICS

The Funds, the other Nuveen Funds, the Adviser, Nuveen Asset Management, the Distributor and other related entities have adopted codes of ethics, which essentially prohibit all Nuveen Funds management personnel, including the Funds’ portfolio managers, from engaging in personal investments which compete or interfere with, or attempt to take advantage of, a Fund’s anticipated or actual portfolio transactions, and are designed to assure that the interests of shareholders are placed before the interests of Nuveen personnel in connection with personal investment transactions. Altrinsic Global Advisors, LLC, Hansberger Global Investors, Inc., and Lazard Asset Management LLC have each adopted a code of ethics pursuant to Rule 17j-1 of the 1940 Act. Each of these codes of ethics permits personnel to invest in securities for their own accounts, including securities that may be purchased or held by the Funds. These codes of ethics are on public file with, and are available from, the SEC.

PROXY VOTING POLICIES

The Adviser has been delegated the authority by the board of directors of NIF to vote proxies with respect to the investments held in the Funds. The Adviser has delegated the responsibility of voting proxies to the Sub-Adviser of each of the Funds, including each of the Sub-Advisers for Nuveen International Fund or Nuveen International Select Fund. Each Sub-Adviser is responsible for developing and enforcing proxy voting policies with regard to the Fund, or the portion of the Fund’s assets, managed by such Sub-Adviser. The Adviser will review these policies annually. The policies and procedures that the Adviser and the Sub-Advisers use to determine how to vote proxies relating to their portfolio securities are set forth in Appendix B. Each year the Funds file their proxy voting records with the SEC and make them available by August 31 for the 12-month period ending June 30 of that year. The records can be obtained without charge through www.nuveen.com and/or the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS

Decisions with respect to which securities are to be bought or sold, the total amount of securities to be bought or sold, the broker-dealer with or through which the securities transactions are to be effected and the commission rates applicable to the trades are made by Nuveen Asset Management or, in the case of Nuveen International Fund or Nuveen International Select Fund, their Sub-Advisers.

In selecting a broker-dealer to execute securities transactions, the Sub-Advisers consider the full range and quality of a broker-dealer’s services including, among other things: the value, nature and quality of any brokerage and research products and services; execution capability; commission rate; financial responsibility (including willingness to commit capital); the likelihood of price improvement; the speed of execution and likelihood of execution for limit orders; the ability to minimize market impact; the maintenance of the confidentiality of orders; and responsiveness of the broker-dealer. The determinative factor is not the lowest possible commission cost but whether the transaction represents the best qualitative execution for the Funds. Subject to the satisfaction of its obligation to

 

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seek best execution, another factor considered by the Sub-Advisers in selecting a broker-dealer may include the broker-dealer’s access to initial public offerings.

For certain transactions, the Sub-Advisers may cause the Funds to pay a broker-dealer a commission higher than that which another broker-dealer might have charged for effecting the same transaction (a practice commonly referred to as “paying up”). The Sub-Advisers cause a Fund to pay up in recognition of the value of the brokerage and research products and services provided by the broker-dealer. The broker-dealer may directly provide such products or services to the Funds or purchase them from a third party for the Funds. In such cases, the Sub-Advisers are in effect paying for the brokerage and research products and services with client commissions – so-called “soft dollars.” The Sub-Advisers will only cause a Fund to pay up if the Sub-Advisers, subject to their overall duty to seek best execution, determine in good faith that the amount of such commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research products and services provided by such broker-dealer, viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the overall responsibilities of the Sub-Advisers with respect to the managing of its accounts.

The types of research products and services the Sub-Advisers receive include economic analysis and forecasts, financial market analysis and forecasts, industry and company specific analysis, performance monitoring, interest rate forecasts, arbitrage relative valuation analysis of various debt securities, analysis of U.S. Treasury securities, research-dedicated computer software and related consulting services and other services that assist in the investment decision making process. Research products and services are received primarily in the form of written reports, computer-generated services, telephone contacts and personal meetings with security analysts. Research services may also be provided in the form of meetings arranged by broker-dealers with corporate management teams and spokespersons, as well as industry spokespersons.

The brokerage and research products and services the Sub-Advisers receive from broker-dealers supplement the Sub-Advisers’ own normal research activities. As a practical matter, the Sub-Advisers could not, on their own, generate all of the research that broker-dealers provide without materially increasing expenses. The brokerage and research products and services the Sub-Advisers receive from broker-dealers may be put to a variety of uses and may be provided as part of a product that bundles research and brokerage products with other products into one package as further described below. The Sub-Advisers reduce their expenses through their use of soft dollars.

As a general matter, the brokerage and research products and services the Sub-Advisers receive from broker-dealers are used to service all of the Sub-Advisers’ accounts, including the Funds. However, any particular brokerage and research product or service may not be used to service each and every account, and may not benefit the particular accounts that generated the brokerage commissions. For example, equity commissions are used for brokerage and research products and services utilized in managing fixed income accounts.

The Sub-Advisers receive brokerage or research products or services that they also use for business purposes unrelated to brokerage or research. For example, certain brokerage services are provided as a part of a product that bundles many separate and distinct brokerage, execution, investment management, custodial and recordkeeping services into one package. Market data services are a specific example of mixed use services that the Sub-Advisers might acquire because certain employees of the Sub-Advisers may use such services for marketing or administrative purposes while others use them for research purposes. The acquisition of mixed use products and services causes a conflict of interest for the Sub-Advisers, in that, clients pay up for this type of brokerage or research product or service while the product or service also directly benefits the Sub-Advisers. For this reason, and in accordance with general SEC guidance, the Sub-Advisers make a good faith effort to determine what percentage of the product or service is used for non-brokerage or research purposes and pay cash (“hard dollars”) for such percentage of the total cost. To ensure that their practices are consistent with their fiduciary responsibilities to their clients and to address this conflict, the Sub-Advisers make all determinations with regard to whether mixed use items may be acquired and, if so, what the appropriate allocations are between soft dollar and hard dollar payments for such products and services. These determinations themselves represent a conflict of interest as the Sub-Advisers have a financial incentive to allocate a greater proportion of the cost of mixed use products to soft dollars.

 

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Many of the Funds’ portfolio transactions involve payment of a brokerage commission by the applicable Fund. In some cases, transactions are with dealers or issuers who act as principal for their own accounts and not as brokers. Transactions effected on a principal basis, other than certain transactions effected on a so-called riskless principal basis, are made without the payment of brokerage commissions but at net prices which usually include a spread or markup. In effecting transactions in over-the-counter securities, the Funds typically deal with market makers unless it appears that better price and execution are available elsewhere.

It is expected that the Funds will purchase most foreign equity securities in the over-the-counter markets or stock exchanges located in the countries in which the respective principal offices of the issuers of the various securities are located if that is the best available market. The commission paid in connection with foreign stock transactions may be higher than negotiated commissions on U.S. transactions. There generally is less governmental supervision and regulation of foreign stock exchanges than in the United States. Foreign securities settlements may in some instances be subject to delays and related administrative uncertainties.

Foreign equity securities may be held in the form of depositary receipts or securities convertible into foreign equity securities. Depositary receipts may be listed on stock exchanges or traded in the over-the-counter markets in the United States or overseas. The foreign and domestic debt securities and money market instruments in which the Funds may invest are generally traded in the over-the-counter markets.

The Funds do not effect any brokerage transactions in their portfolio securities with any broker or dealer affiliated directly or indirectly with the Adviser, Sub-Advisers or Distributor unless such transactions, including the frequency thereof, the receipt of commission payable in connection therewith, and the selection of the affiliated broker or dealer effecting such transactions are not unfair or unreasonable to the shareholders of the Funds, as determined by the Board of Directors. Any transactions with an affiliated broker or dealer must be on terms that are both at least as favorable to the Funds as the Funds can obtain elsewhere and at least as favorable as such affiliated broker or dealer normally gives to others. The Funds did not pay any commissions to affiliated brokers or dealers during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

When two or more clients of the Sub-Advisers are simultaneously engaged in the purchase or sale of the same security, the prices and amounts are allocated in a manner considered by the Sub-Advisers to be equitable to each client. In some cases, this system could have a detrimental effect on the price or volume of the security as far as each client is concerned. In other cases, however, the ability of the clients to participate in volume transactions may produce better executions for each client.

The following table sets forth the aggregate brokerage commissions paid by the Funds during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009, October 31, 2010, and October 31, 2011:

 

    Aggregate Brokerage Commissions Paid by the Funds  

Fund

  Fiscal Year
Ended
October 31, 2009
    Fiscal Year
Ended
October 31, 2010
    Fiscal Year
Ended
October 31, 2011
 

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

  $ 1,008,276      $ 945,555      $ 1,062,374   

Nuveen Equity Index Fund

    53,686        56,413        22,781   

Nuveen International Fund

    1,675,772        1,268,428        1,663,040   

Nuveen International Select Fund

    832,848        1,293,947        1,765,524   

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

    1,279,480        1,273,966        719,095   

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

    945,900        588,540        350,507   

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

    3,653,907        3,863,391        2,342,848   

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

    35,475        35,705        29,030   

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

    404,795        276,353        150,047   

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

    2,103,056        2,609,339        1,214,648   

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

    186,962        542,961        460,111   

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

    916,557        1,063,297        600,748   

 

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    Aggregate Brokerage Commissions Paid by the Funds  

Fund

  Fiscal Year
Ended
October 31, 2009
    Fiscal Year
Ended
October 31, 2010
    Fiscal Year
Ended
October 31, 2011
 

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

  $ 16,712      $ 10,519      $ 10,921   

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

    2,671,097        3,093,093        2,166,839   

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

    625,694        617,325        211,305   

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund 1

    *        10,962        41,633   

 

1    

Commenced operations on December 30, 2009.

*   Fund was not in operation during this fiscal year.

Brokerage commissions paid by a Fund may vary significantly from year to year as a result of changing asset levels throughout the year, portfolio turnover, varying market conditions, and other factors.

The following table sets forth the value of transactions executed with, and commissions paid to, broker-dealers selected by the Adviser in part because of research products or services provided during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009, October 31, 2010, and October 31, 2011. The Nuveen Equity Index Fund, Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund, and Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund did not have any transactions executed with, or commissions paid to, broker-dealers because of research products or services provided during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009, October 31, 2010 and October 31, 2011.

 

    Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2009
    Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2010
    Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2011
 

Fund

  Transactions 1     Related
Brokerage
Commissions
1
    Transactions 1     Related
Brokerage
Commissions
1
    Transactions 1     Related
Brokerage
Commissions
1
 

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

  $ 438,887,413      $ 897,923      $ 311,201,452      $ 547,994      $ 471,053,593      $ 738,844   

Nuveen International Fund

    174,152,519        353,315        246,601,759        482,691        254,143,056        423,347   

Nuveen International Select Fund

    70,658,414        150,182        197,853,870        373,939        236,037,186        373,206   

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

    751,819,466        1,093,629        774,344,844        938,515        695,134,662        592,584   

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

    409,254,020        788,903        253,679,417        397,260        204,089,952        271,516   

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

    1,748,862,539        3,165,718        1,796,389,587        2,562,763        1,670,512,642        1,899,729   

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

    129,384,359        326,282        82,714,837        181,445        62,160,317        124,718   

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

    825,805,300        1,829,937        1,003,790,708        1,759,660        636,191,503        1,009,177   

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

    205,054,265        697,354        249,792,962        755,402        172,855,035        432,461   

 

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    Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2009
    Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2010
    Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2011
 

Fund

  Transactions 1     Related
Brokerage
Commissions
1
    Transactions 1     Related
Brokerage
Commissions
1
    Transactions 1     Related
Brokerage
Commissions
1
 

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

  $      $      $      $      $ 720      $ 3   

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

    691,815,979        2,113,087        775,410,446        2,201,310        704,417,554        1,743,610   

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

    158,043,647        510,178        138,810,219        412,487        71,094,220        163,545   

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund 2

    *        *                      430,702        450   

 

1    

Amount includes commissions paid to and brokerage transactions placed with certain broker-dealers that provide brokerage and research products and services and unbundled full service execution services.

 

2    

Commenced operations on December 30, 2009.

 

*   Fund was not in operation during this fiscal year.

The Funds, excluding Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund, Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund, Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund, Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund, Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund, Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund and Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund, have acquired during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011 the securities of their regular brokers or dealers as defined in Rule 10b-1 under the 1940 Act or of the parents of the brokers or dealers. The following table sets forth those brokers or dealers and states the value of the Funds’ aggregate holdings of the securities of each issuer as of close of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011:

 

Fund

 

Regular Broker or Dealer

Issuing Securities

  Amount of Securities
Held by Fund (000)
 

Type of Securities

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

  Goldman Sachs & Co   $4,881,219   Equity Securities
  JPMorgan Chase   25,108,643   Equity Securities
  Citigroup Global Markets Inc.    

Nuveen Equity Index
Fund

  Goldman Sachs & Co   3,364,062   Equity Securities
  Bank of New York   1,592,554   Equity Securities

Nuveen International
Fund

  Credit Suisse    

Nuveen International
Select

  Credit Suisse    

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

  Goldman Sachs & Co    
  JPMorgan Chase    

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

  Goldman Sachs & Co    
  JPMorgan Chase   1,793,999   Equity Securities

Nuveen Quantitative
Enhanced Core Equity Fund

  Goldman Sachs & Co    
  Citigroup Global Markets Inc.   142,471   Equity Securities
  Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc.    
  Bank of New York   482,077   Equity Securities

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

  Piper Jaffray & Co.    

Under the 1940 Act, a Fund may not purchase portfolio securities from any underwriting syndicate of which the Distributor is a member except under certain limited conditions set forth in Rule 10f-3. The Rule sets forth requirements relating to, among other things, the terms of a security purchased by a Fund, the amount

 

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of securities that may be purchased in any one issue and the assets of a Fund that may be invested in a particular issue. In addition, purchases of securities made pursuant to the terms of the Rule must be approved at least quarterly by the Board of Directors, including a majority of the independent trustees.

Portfolio Trading and Turnover

The Funds will make changes in their investment portfolios from time to time in order to seek to take advantage of opportunities in the market and to limit exposure to market risk. The Funds may also engage to a limited extent in short-term trading consistent with their investment objectives. Changes in the Funds’ investments are known as “portfolio turnover.”

DISCLOSURE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

The Nuveen Mutual Funds have adopted a portfolio holdings disclosure policy which governs the dissemination of the Funds’ portfolio holdings. In accordance with this policy, the Funds may provide portfolio holdings information to third parties no earlier than the time a report is filed with the SEC that is required to contain such information or one day after the information is posted on the Funds’ publicly accessible website, www.nuveen.com. A complete list of portfolio holdings information is generally made available on the Funds’ website ten business days after the end of the month. Additionally, the Funds publish on the website a list of its top ten holdings as of the end of each month, approximately two to five business days after the end of the month for which the information is current. This information will remain available on the website at least until the Funds file with the SEC their Forms N-CSR or Forms N-Q for the period that includes the date as of which the website information is current.

Additionally, the Funds may disclose portfolio holdings information that has not been included in a filing with the SEC or posted on the Funds’ website (i.e., non-public portfolio holdings information) only if there is a legitimate business purpose for doing so and if the recipient is required, either by explicit agreement or by virtue of the recipient’s duties to the Funds as an agent or service provider, to maintain the confidentiality of the information and to not use the information in an improper manner (e.g., personal trading). In this connection, the Funds may disclose on an ongoing basis non-public portfolio holdings information in the normal course of their investment and administrative operations to various service providers, including the Adviser and/or sub-advisers, independent registered public accounting firm, custodian, financial printer (R.R. Donnelley Financial and Financial Graphic Services), proxy voting service(s) (including ISS, ADP Investor Communication Services, and Glass, Lewis & Co.), borrowers of their securities pursuant to securities lending transactions, and to the legal counsel for the Funds’ independent directors (Chapman and Cutler LLP). Also, the Adviser may transmit to Vestek Systems, Inc. daily non-public portfolio holdings information on a next-day basis to enable the Adviser to perform portfolio attribution analysis using Vestek’s systems and software programs. Vestek is also provided with non-public portfolio holdings information on a monthly basis approximately 2-3 business days after the end of each month so that Vestek may calculate and provide certain statistical information (but not the non-public holdings information itself) to its clients (including retirement plan sponsors or their consultants). The Adviser and/or Sub-Advisers may also provide certain portfolio holdings information to broker-dealers from time to time in connection with the purchase or sale of securities or requests for price quotations or bids on one or more securities. In providing this information, reasonable precautions are taken in an effort to avoid potential misuse of the disclosed information, including limitations on the scope of the portfolio holdings information disclosed, when appropriate.

Non-public portfolio holdings information may be provided to other persons if approved by the Funds’ Chief Administrative Officer or Secretary upon a determination that there is a legitimate business purpose for doing so, the disclosure is consistent with the interests of the Funds, and the recipient is obligated to maintain the confidentiality of the information and not misuse it.

Compliance officers of the Funds and the Adviser and Sub-Advisers periodically monitor overall compliance with the policy to ascertain whether portfolio holdings information is disclosed in a manner that is consistent with the Funds’ policy. Reports are made to the Funds’ Board of Directors on an annual basis.

 

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There is no assurance that the Funds’ policies on portfolio holdings information will protect the Funds from the potential misuse of portfolio holdings information by individuals or firms in possession of such information.

The following parties currently receive non-public portfolio holdings information regarding one or more of the Nuveen Mutual Funds on an ongoing basis pursuant to the various arrangements described above:

 

ADP Investor Communications Services

Altrinsic Global Advisors, LLC

Barclays Capital, Inc.

Barra

Bloomberg

BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage, Inc.

BNP Paribas Securities Corp.

Broadridge Systems

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.

Chapman and Cutler LLP

Commerz Markets LLC

Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA), LLC

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.

Dresdner Kleinwort Securities, LLC

Ernst & Young LLP

FactSet Research Systems

Financial Graphic Services

First Clearing, LLC

Forbes

 

Glass, Lewis & Co.

Goldman Sachs & Co.

Hansberger Global Investors, LLC

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

ING Financial Markets, LLC

The Investment Company Institute

ISS

Jefferies & Company, Inc.

J.P. Morgan Clearing Corp.

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc.

Lazard Asset Management, Inc.

Lipper Inc.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith

Moody’s

Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.

Morningstar, Inc.

MS Securities Services, Inc.

Newedge USA, LLC

Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

Pershing, LLC

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

  

RBC Capital Markets Corporation

RBS Securities, Inc.

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company

R.R. Donnelley Financial

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc.

SG Ameritas Securities, LLC

Societe Generale, New York Branch

Standard & Poor’s

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

Strategic Insight

TD Ameritrade Clearing, Inc.

ThomsonReuters LLC

UBS Securities, LLC

U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC

U.S. Bank N.A.

Value Line

Vestek Systems, Inc.

Vickers

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC

    

NET ASSET VALUE

Each Fund’s net asset value is determined as set forth in the Prospectus under “General Information—Net Asset Value.”

On October 31, 2011, the net asset values per share for each class of shares of the Funds were calculated as follows.

 

Fund

   Net Assets      Shares
Outstanding
     Net Asset Value
Per Share
 

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

        

Class A

   $ 176,953,904         13,554,712       $ 13.05   

Class B

     3,015,718         233,161         12.93   

Class C

     18,713,659         1,448,788         12.92   

Class R3

     12,092,463         927,968         13.03   

Class I

     861,753,953         65,506,989         13.16   

Nuveen Equity Index Fund

        

Class A

     119,172,065         5,558,549         21.44   

Class B

     4,227,251         200,364         21.10   

Class C

     8,261,004         388,878         21.24   

Class R3

     14,217,529         664,488         21.40   

Class I

     597,030,452         27,857,016         21.43   

 

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Fund

   Net Assets      Shares
Outstanding
     Net Asset Value
Per Share
 

Nuveen International Fund

        

Class A

   $ 22,327,725         2,008,487       $ 11.12   

Class C

     1,986,754         189,040         10.51   

Class R3

     10,732         966         11.11   

Class I

     141,264,518         12,556,824         11.25   

Nuveen International Select Fund

        

Class A

     4,387,740         495,972         8.85   

Class C

     716,487         82,175         8.72   

Class I

     578,597,296         65,237,097         8.87   

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

        

Class A

     84,875,173         2,578,565         32.92   

Class B

     2,410,736         80,616         29.90   

Class C

     7,831,819         256,153         30.57   

Class R3

     3,430,642         105,929         32.39   

Class I

     435,619,504         12,742,885         34.19   

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

        

Class A

     2,938,147         250,535         11.73   

Class C

     183,479         16,365         11.21   

Class R3

     111,926         9,656         11.59   

Class I

     58,313,398         4,940,725         11.80   

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

        

Class A

     289,037,661         6,987,591         41.36   

Class B

     4,127,188         114,853         35.93   

Class C

     14,314,211         379,709         37.70   

Class R3

     34,928,799         862,407         40.50   

Class I

     728,842,815         16,335,725         44.62   

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

        

Class A

     68,856,221         5,349,991         12.87   

Class C

     3,302,083         263,968         12.51   

Class R3

     65,059,827         5,112,512         12.73   

Class I

     170,173,906         13,167,570         12.92   

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

        

Class A

     10,829,290         1,142,695         9.48   

Class C

     1,771,057         203,540         8.70   

Class I

     16,645,496         1,679,671         9.91   

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

        

Class A

     52,334,261         2,396,972         21.83   

Class B

     2,072,520         101,013         20.52   

Class C

     8,956,618         426,776         20.99   

Class R3

     15,309,953         705,606         21.70   

Class I

     151,409,305         6,886,476         21.99   

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

        

Class A

     164,204         7,611         21.57   

Class C

     108,491         5,070         21.40   

Class I

     107,733,362         4,978,473         21.64   

 

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Fund

   Net Assets      Shares
Outstanding
     Net Asset Value
Per Share
 

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

        

Class A

   $ 36,188,384         1,773,001       $ 20.41   

Class B

     1,481,956         83,619         17.72   

Class C

     1,545,996         83,212         18.58   

Class R3

     2,334,305         116,472         20.04   

Class I

     63,865,812         2,897,996         22.04   

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

        

Class A

     19,406,189         1,860,851         10.43   

Class C

     1,329,721         132,754         10.02   

Class R3

     11,824,551         1,161,941         10.18   

Class I

     40,134,618         3,836,996         10.46   

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

        

Class A

     275,993,913         22,192,797         12.44   

Class B

     2,865,730         293,335         9.77   

Class C

     14,009,295         1,249,081         11.22   

Class R3

     20,044,459         1,652,588         12.13   

Class I

     273,982,754         20,233,528         13.54   

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

        

Class A

     31,813,908         2,815,639         11.30   

Class C

     1,497,771         150,852         9.93   

Class R3

     2,245,650         202,141         11.11   

Class I

     48,596,239         4,171,285         11.65   

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund

        

Class A

     3,557,930         317,089         11.22   

Class C

     474,588         42,498         11.17   

Class I

     48,860,291         4,342,021         11.25   

The public offering price of the shares of a Fund generally equals the Fund’s net asset value plus any applicable sales charge. A summary of any applicable sales charge assessed on Fund share purchases is set forth in the Funds’ Prospectus. The public offering price of the Class A shares of the Funds as of October 31, 2011 was as set forth below. Please note that the public offering prices of Class B, Class C, Class I, and Class R3 shares are the same as net asset value since no sales charges are imposed on the purchase of such shares.

 

Fund

   Public Offering Price
Class A
 

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

     $13.85   

Nuveen Equity Index Fund

     21.44   

Nuveen International Fund

     11.80   

Nuveen International Select Fund

     9.39   

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     34.93   

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

     12.45   

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     43.88   

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

     12.87   

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

     10.06   

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

     23.16   

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

     21.57   

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     21.66   

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

     10.43   

 

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Fund

   Public Offering Price
Class A
 

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

     $13.20   

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

     11.99   

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund

     11.90   

CAPITAL STOCK

Each share of each Fund’s $0.0001 par value common stock is fully paid, nonassessable, and transferable. Shares may be issued as either full or fractional shares. Fractional shares have pro rata the same rights and privileges as full shares. Shares of the Funds have no preemptive or conversion rights.

Each share of a Fund has one vote. On some issues, such as the election of directors, all shares of all NIF funds vote together as one series. The shares do not have cumulative voting rights. On issues affecting only a particular Fund, the shares of that Fund will vote as a separate series. Examples of such issues would be proposals to alter a fundamental investment restriction pertaining to a Fund or to approve, disapprove or alter a distribution plan. The Bylaws of NIF provide that annual shareholders meetings are not required and that meetings of shareholders need only be held with such frequency as required under Maryland law and the 1940 Act.

The following table sets forth the percentage ownership of each person, who, as of February 2, 2012, owned of record, or is known by NIF to have owned of record or beneficially, 5% or more of any class of a Fund’s shares.

 

Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund
Class A Shares

  

UBS WM USA

Omni Account M/F

Attn Department Manager

1000 Harbor Blvd Fl 5

Weehawken NJ 07086-6761

  

 

6.46%

  

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund
Class B Shares

  

None

  

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund
Class C Shares

  

First Clearing, LLC

Special Custody Acct for the

Exclusive Benefit of Customer

2801 Market St

Saint Louis MO 63103-2523

  

 

14.52%

  

  

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith

Attn Physical Team

4800 Deer Lake Dr E

Jacksonville FL 32246-6484

     8.07%   
  

Citigroup Global Markets Inc

House Account

Attn Peter Booth

333 W 34th St Fl 7

New York NY 10001-2402

     7.57%   

 

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Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 
  

UBS WM USA

Omni Account M/F

Attn Department Manager

1000 Harbor Blvd Fl 5

Weehawken NJ 07086-6761

     6.76%   
  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

     6.43%   

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund
Class R3 Shares

  

Wells Fargo Bank FBO

Various Retirement Plans

91525 West Wt Harris Blvd

Charlotte NC 28288-1076

  

 

60.21%

  

  

Orchard Trust Co TTEE

Employee Benefits Clients 401k

8515 E Orchard Rd 2T2

Greenwood Village CO 80111-5002

     5.34%   

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund
Class I Shares

  

Band & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

  

 

45.50%

  

  

Washington & Co

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     15.30%   
  

Capinco

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     11.07%   
  

Charles Schwab & Co Inc

Special Custody Account

For Benefit of Customers

Attn Mutual Funds

101 Montgomery St

San Francisco CA 94104-4151

     9.83%   

Nuveen Equity Index Fund
Class A Shares

  

Orchard Trust Co LLC Trustee/C

FBO Retirement Plans

8515 E Orchard Rd 2T2

Greenwood Vlg CO 80111-5002

  

 

9.63%

  

  

Hartford Life Insurance Company

Separate Account

Attn UIT Operations

PO Box 2999

Hartford CT 06104-2999

     7.53%   

Nuveen Equity Index Fund
Class B Shares

  

First Clearing, LLC

Special Custody Acct for the Exclusive Benefit of Customer

2801 Market St

Saint Louis MO 63103-2523

  

 

5.14%

  

 

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Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 

Nuveen Equity Index Fund
Class C Shares

  

UBS WM USA

Omni Account M/F

Attn Department Manager

1000 Harbor Blvd Fl 5

Weehawken NJ 07086-6761

  

 

13.18%

  

  

First Clearing, LLC

Special Custody Acct for the Exclusive Benefit of Customer

2801 Market St

Saint Louis MO 63103-2523

     11.17%   
  

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith

Attn Physical Team

4800 Deer Lake Dr E

Jacksonville FL 32246-6484

     10.47%   
  

Orchard Trust Co LLC Trustee/C

FBO Retirement Plans

8515 E Orchard Rd 2T2

Greenwood Vlg CO 80111-5002

     7.80%   

Nuveen Equity Index Fund
Class R3 Shares

  

Hartford Life Insurance Company

Separate Account

Attn UIT Operations

PO Box 2999

Hartford CT 06104-2999

  

 

32.86%

  

  

Frontier Trust Co FBO

Martin Fox M D 401k PS

PO Box 10758

Fargo ND 58106-0758

     6.07%   
  

NFS LLC Febo

First Merchants Trust Co NA

200 E Jackson St

PO Box 792

Muncie IN 47308-0792

     5.13%   

Nuveen Equity Index Fund
Class I Shares

  

Orchard Trust Co LLC Trustee/C

FBO Retirement Plans

8515 E Orchard Rd 2T2

Greenwood Vlg CO 80111-5002

  

 

34.04%

  

  

Band & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     26.71%   
  

Capinco

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     13.72%   
  

Washington & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     9.58%   

 

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Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 

Nuveen International Fund
Class A Shares

  

UBS WM USA

Omni Account M/F

Attn Department Manager

1000 Harbor Blvd Fl 5

Weehawken NJ 07086-6761

  

 

8.68%

  

Nuveen International Fund
Class C Shares

  

UBS WM USA

Omni Account M/F

Attn Department Manager

1000 Harbor Blvd Fl 5

Weehawken NJ 07086-6761

  

 

23.02%

  

  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

     15.38%   

Nuveen International Fund
Class R3 Shares

  

Counsel Trust DBA MATC FBO

Mercury Tool & Machine

PS 401k Plan

1251 Waterfront Place Suite 525

Pittsburgh PA 15222-4228

  

 

77.76%

  

  

Ronnie D Bubar FBO

Subaru of Grand Junction 401k

2496 Highway 6 and 50

Grand Jct CO 81505-1108

     19.81%   

Nuveen International Fund
Class I Shares

  

Band & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

  

 

57.87%

  

  

Washington & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     23.24%   
  

Capinco

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     11.92%   

Nuveen International Select Fund
Class A Shares

  

State Street Bank 401k Plan

FBO ADP Access 401(k) Product

1 Lincoln St

Boston MA 02111-2901

  

 

17.90%

  

  

U S Bancorp Investments Inc

60 Livingston Ave

Saint Paul MN 55107-2292

     5.91%   

Nuveen International Select Fund
Class C Shares

  

UBS WM USA

Omni Account M/F

Attn Department Manager

1000 Harbor Blvd Fl 5

Weehawken NJ 07086-6761

  

 

36.75%

  

 

S-72


Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 
  

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Harborside Financial Center

Plaza 2 3rd Floor

Jersey City NJ 07311

     11.65%   
  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

     10.03%   
  

Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc

Philip Harrison

501 North Broadway

St Louis MO 63102-2188

     8.98%   

Nuveen International Select Fund
Class I Shares

  

Band & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

  

 

52.81%

  

  

Capinco

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     24.93%   
  

Washington & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     20.09%   

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund Class A Shares

  

UBS WM USA

Omni Account M/F

Attn Department Manager

1000 Harbor Blvd Fl 5

Weehawken NJ 07086-6761

  

 

8.61%

  

  

Los Alamos County Pens Plan

Hand Benefits & Trust Co TTEE

820 Gessner Rd Ste 1250

Houston TX 77024-4543

     5.68%   

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund Class B Shares

  

First Clearing, LLC

Special Custody Acct for the Exclusive Benefit of Customer

2801 Market St

Saint Louis MO 63103-2523

  

 

9.14%

  

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund Class C Shares

  

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith

Attn Physical Team

4800 Deer Lake Dr E

Jacksonville FL 32246-6484

  

 

31.97%

  

  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

     17.28%   

 

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Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 
  

UBS WM USA

Omni Account M/F

Attn Department Manager

1000 Harbor Blvd Fl 5

Weehawken NJ 07086-6761

     6.67%   
  

First Clearing, LLC

Special Custody Acct for the Exclusive Benefit of Customer

2801 Market St

Saint Louis MO 63103-2523

     5.74%   
  

Citigroup Global Markets Inc

House Account

Attn Peter Booth

333 W 34th St Fl 7

New York NY 10001-2402

     5.35%   

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund Class R3 Shares

  

TD Ameritrade Trust Co

PO Box 17748

Denver CO 80217-0748

  

 

30.69%

  

  

Taynik & Co

C/O Investors Bank & Trust

Attn Mutual Fund Processing

200 Clarendon St FPG 90

Boston MA 02116-5097

     11.60%   
  

PIMS/Prudential Retirement

as Nominee for the TTEE/Cust Pl 764

Fortney & Weygandt Inc 401 k

31269 Bradley Rd

North Olmsted OH 44070-3875

     9.42%   
  

MG Trust Company Cust. FBO

Delta Medix, P.C. 401k

700 17th Street

Suite 300

Denver CO 80202-3531

     9.19%   

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund Class I Shares

  

Band & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

  

 

48.66%

  

  

Washington & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     17.86%   
  

Capinco

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     17.71%   

 

S-74


Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund
Class A Shares

  

None

  

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund
Class C Shares

  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

  

 

50.57%

  

  

Delbert B Hopkins & Sharon Hopkins

Jt Caring Trust

Delbert B Hopkins &

Sharon Hopkins Tr U/A 07/11/2006

11311 N Cowboy Trl

Prescott AZ 86305-5583

     16.27%   
  

Ameritrade Inc FBO

PO Box 2226

Omaha NE 68103-2226

     11.93%   
  

US Bank NA Cust

David M Vandenberg Sep IRA

108 S H St

Lakeview OR 97630-1856

     6.97%   

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund
Class R3 Shares

  

A Evan Windhulz FBO

Critter Control 401k Plan

805 S Wheatley St Ste 600

Ridgeland MS 39157-5005

  

 

65.30%

  

  

MG Trust Co Cust FBO

Schlesinger & Associates 401k

700 17th St Ste 300

Denver CO 80202-3531

     26.71%   
  

Ronnie D Bubar FBO

Subaru of Grand Junction 401k

2496 Highway 6 and 50

Grand Jct CO 81505-1108

     7.99%   

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund
Class I Shares

  

Band & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

  

 

44.11%

  

  

Capinco

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     43.62%   
  

Washington & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     9.58%   

 

S-75


Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund Class A Shares

  

NFS LLC Febo

State Street Bank Trust Co

TTEE Various Retirement Plans

440 Mamaroneck Ave

Harrison NY 10528-2418

  

 

17.83%

  

  

State Street Bank 401k Plan

FBO ADP Access 401(k) Product

1 Lincoln St

Boston MA 02111-2901

     5.43%   

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund Class B Shares

  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

  

 

9.45%

  

  

First Clearing, LLC

Special Custody Acct for the

Exclusive Benefit of Customer

2801 Market St

Saint Louis MO 63103-2523

     8.33%   

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund Class C Shares

  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

  

 

17.66%

  

  

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith

Attn Physical Team

4800 Deer Lake Dr E

Jacksonville FL 32246-6484

     12.34%   
  

First Clearing, LLC

Special Custody Acct for the

Exclusive Benefit of Customer

2801 Market St

Saint Louis MO 63103-2523

     7.87%   
  

UBS WM USA

Omni Account M/F

Attn Department Manager

1000 Harbor Blvd Fl 5

Weehawken NJ 07086-6761

     6.72%   

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund Class R3 Shares

  

Hartford Life Insurance Company

Separate Account

Attn UIT Operations

PO Box 2999

Hartford CT 06104-2999

  

 

12.66%

  

  

State Street Bank 401k Plan

FBO ADP Access 401(k) Product

1 Lincoln St

Boston MA 02111-2901

     11.46%   

 

S-76


Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 
  

Nabank & Co

PO Box 2180

Tulsa OK 74101-2180

     6.19%   

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund Class I Shares

  

Band & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

  

 

28.39%

  

  

Orchard Trust Co LLC Trustee/C

FBO Retirement Plans

8515 E Orchard Rd 2T2

Greenwood Vlg CO 80111-5002

     16.96%   
  

Capinco

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     10.27%   
  

Washington & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     9.29%   
  

NFS LLC Febo

State Street Bank Trust Co

TTEE Various Retirement Plans

440 Mamaroneck Ave

Harrison NY 10528-2418

     6.71%   
  

NFS LLC Febo

FIIOC Agent FBO

Qualified Employee

Plans 401k Finops-IC Funds

1000 Magellan Way KW1C

Covington KY 41015-1987

     5.29%   

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund
Class A Shares

  

Hartford Life Insurance Company

Separate Account

Attn UIT Operations

PO Box 2999

Hartford CT 06104-2999

  

 

27.96%

  

  

C/O Fascore LLC

Reliance Trust Co FBO

Retirement Plans Serviced by Metlif

8515 E Orchard Rd 2T2

Greenwood Village CO 80111-5002

     11.39%   

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund
Class C Shares

  

First Clearing, LLC

Special Custody Acct for the

Exclusive Benefit of Customer

2801 Market St

Saint Louis MO 63103-2523

  

 

22.83%

  

 

S-77


Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 
  

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Harborside Financial Center

Plaza 2 3rd Floor

Jersey City NJ 07311

     11.85%   
  

MG Trust

Robco Corp

700 17th St Ste 300

Denver CO 80202-3531

     5.95%   
  

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith

Attn Physical Team

4800 Deer Lake Dr E

Jacksonville FL 32246-6484

     5.91%   
  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

     5.67%   

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund
Class R3 Shares

  

Hartford Life Insurance Company

Separate Account

Attn UIT Operations

PO Box 2999

Hartford CT 06104-2999

  

 

45.22%

  

  

State Street Bank 401k Plan

FBO ADP Access 401(k) Product

1 Lincoln St

Boston MA 02111-2901

     10.12%   

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund
Class I Shares

  

Band & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

  

 

43.08%

  

  

Capinco

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     14.25%   
  

Washington & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     12.67%   
  

Orchard Trust Co LLC Trustee/C

FBO Retirement Plans

8515 E Orchard Rd 2T2

Greenwood Vlg CO 80111-5002

     10.50%   

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund
Class A Shares

  

UBS WM USA

Omni Account M/F

Attn Department Manager

1000 Harbor Blvd Fl 5

Weehawken NJ 07086-6761

  

 

7.89%

  

 

S-78


Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 
  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

     5.70%   

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund
Class C Shares

  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

  

 

14.08%

  

  

UBS WM USA

Omni Account M/F

Attn Department Manager

1000 Harbor Blvd Fl 5

Weehawken NJ 07086-6761

     11.58%   
  

US Bank NA Cust

Tom S Reed Sep IRA

19486 Elena Ln

Jamul CA 91935-6835

     8.16%   

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund
Class I Shares

  

Band & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

  

 

39.14%

  

  

Washington & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     36.28%   
  

Orchard Trust Co LLC Trustee/C

FBO Retirement Plans

8515 E Orchard Rd 2T2

Greenwood Vlg CO 80111-5002

     10.19%   
  

Capinco

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     10.11%   

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund
Class A Shares

  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

  

 

9.44%

  

  

Charles Schwab & Co Inc

Special Custody Account

For Benefit of Customers

Attn Mutual Funds

101 Montgomery St

San Francisco CA 94104-4151

     7.59%   

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund
Class B Shares

  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

  

 

13.61%

  

 

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Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 
  

First Clearing, LLC

Special Custody Acct for the

Exclusive Benefit of Customer

2801 Market St

Saint Louis MO 63103-2523

     6.55%   

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund
Class C Shares

  

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Harborside Financial Center

Plaza 2 3rd Floor

Jersey City NJ 07311

  

 

23.04%

  

  

Pershing LLC 1

Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

     13.83%   
  

LPL Financial

9785 Towne Centre Dr

San Diego CA 92121-1968

     5.67%   

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund
Class R3 Shares

  

State Street Bank 401k Plan

FBO ADP Access 401(k) Product

1 Lincoln St

Boston MA 02111-2901

  

 

12.04%

  

  

NFS LLC Febo

1st Source Bank

Trust Operations 2nd Floor

PO Box 1602

South Bend IN 46634-1602

     7.21%   
  

Frontier Trust Co FBO

Various Retirement Plans

PO Box 10758

Fargo ND 58106-0758

     5.46%   
  

DCGT as TTEE and/or Cust

FBO Principal Financial Group

Qualified Prin Advtg Omnibus

Attn NPIO Trade Desk

711 High St

Des Moines IA 50392-0001

     5.21%   

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund
Class I Shares

  

Band & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

  

 

37.40%

  

  

Capinco

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     19.76%   
  

Washington & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     17.16%   

 

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Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 
  

Orchard Trust Co LLC Trustee/C

FBO Retirement Plans

8515 E Orchard Rd 2T2

Greenwood Vlg CO 80111-5002

     7.09%   

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund
Class A Shares

  

U S Bancorp Investments Inc

60 Livingston Ave

Saint Paul MN 55107-2292

  

 

19.57%

  

  

U S Bancorp Investments Inc

60 Livingston Ave

Saint Paul MN 55107-2292

     16.09%   
  

U S Bancorp Investments Inc

60 Livingston Ave

Saint Paul MN 55107-2292

     11.28%   
  

U.S. Bancorp Investments Inc.

60 Livingston Ave

St Paul MN 55107-2292

     9.13%   
  

U S Bancorp Investments Inc

60 Livingston Ave

St Paul MN 55107-2292

     8.74%   
  

U.S. Bancorp Investments Inc.

60 Livingston Ave

St Paul MN 55107-2292

     5.09%   

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund Class C Shares

  

Raymond James & Assoc Inc

FBO Arlene Poulos

PO Box 63630

Philadelphia PA 19147-7430

  

 

47.67%

  

  

Raymond James & Assoc Inc Csdn

FBO Joyce Fogarty IRA

43 Everturn Ln

Levittown PA 19054-2723

     17.24%   
  

Raymond James & Assoc Inc Csdn

FBO Thomas J Rose IRA

825 N 29th St Apt 2A

Philadelphia PA 19130-1147

     16.98%   
  

Raymond James & Assoc Inc Csdn

FBO Joseph P Ianni Sep IRA

1526 Wolf St

Philadelphia PA 19145-4441

     9.47%   
  

Raymond James & Assoc Inc Csdn

FBO Arlene Poulos IRA

PO Box 63630

Philadelphia PA 19147-7430

     8.64%   

 

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Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund Class I Shares

  

Band & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

  

 

55.14%

  

  

Capinco

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     39.72%   

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund Class A Shares

   None   

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund Class B Shares

  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

  

 

8.48%

  

  

NFS LLC Febo

NFS/FMTC Rollover IRA

FBO Karen B Knight

6917 Crow Wing Dr NE

Cedar Rapids IA 52411-7712

     6.13%   

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund Class C Shares

  

First Clearing, LLC

Special Custody Acct for the

Exclusive Benefit of Customer

2801 Market St

Saint Louis MO 63103-2523

  

 

22.68%

  

  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

     12.45%   
  

Raymond James & Assoc Inc Csdn

Terence R Maddy IRA

28496 243rd Ave

Shevlin MN 56676-4264

     6.11%   
  

Citigroup Global Markets Inc

House Account

Attn Peter Booth

333 W 34th St Fl 7

New York NY 10001-2402

     5.56%   

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund Class R3 Shares

  

TD Ameritrade Trust Company

PO Box 17748

Denver CO 80217-0748

  

 

39.13%

  

  

Frontier Trust Co FBO

Ability Services Network Inc 401

PO Box 10758

Fargo ND 58106-0758

     9.66%   

 

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Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 
  

Don P Hargroder FBO

Abbeville/Lafayette Courtesy 401k

4750 Johnston St

PO Box 61130

Lafayette LA 70596-1130

     6.08%   

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund Class I Shares

  

Band & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

  

 

65.77%

  

  

Capinco

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     15.14%   
  

Orchard Trust Co LLC Trustee/C

FBO Retirement Plans

8515 E Orchard Rd 2T2

Greenwood Vlg CO 80111-5002

     6.66%   
  

Washington & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     5.62%   

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund
Class A Shares

  

Hartford Life Insurance Company

Separate Account

Attn UIT Operations

PO Box 2999

Hartford CT 06104-2999

  

 

27.40%

  

  

Orchard Trust Co LLC Trustee/C

FBO Retirement Plans

8515 E Orchard Rd 2T2

Greenwood Vlg CO 80111-5002

     9.91%   

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund
Class C Shares

  

First Clearing, LLC

Special Custody Acct for the

Exclusive Benefit of Customer

2801 Market St

Saint Louis MO 63103-2523

  

 

17.58%

  

  

Sterling Trust Company Cust FBO

Calhoun Dental Ltd 401k

700 17th St Ste 300

Denver CO 80202-3531

     9.58%   
  

UBS WM USA

Omni Account M/F

Attn Department Manager

1000 Harbor Blvd Fl 5

Weehawken NJ 07086-6761

     8.16%   

 

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Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 
  

US Bank NA Cust

Catherine M Henderson IRA

4504 Village Crest Dr

Flower Mound TX 75022-1029

     7.47%   
  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

     6.58%   

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund
Class R3 Shares

  

Hartford Life Insurance Company

Separate Account

Attn UIT Operations

PO Box 2999

Hartford CT 06104-2999

  

 

30.26%

  

  

Massachusetts Mutual

Life Insurance Co

1295 State St MIP C255

Springfield MA 01111-0001

     15.11%   
  

AUL American Unit Trust

Attn Separate Accts

PO Box 368

Indianapolis IN 46206-0368

     9.92%   

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund
Class I Shares

  

Band & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

  

 

47.90%

  

  

Orchard Trust Co LLC Trustee/C

FBO Retirement Plans

8515 E Orchard Rd 2T2

Greenwood Vlg CO 80111-5002

     26.02%   
  

Capinco

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     8.84%   
  

Washington & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     5.78%   

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund
Class A Shares

  

Charles Schwab & Co Inc

Special Custody Account

For Benefit of Customers

Attn Mutual Funds

101 Montgomery St

San Francisco CA 94104-4151

  

 

47.03%

  

  

Great West Life & Annuity

GWLA-FFII-First Amer Sm Cap Sel A

8515 East Orchard Rd 2T2

Greenwood Vlg CO 80111-5002

     9.31%   

 

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Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund
Class B Shares

  

First Clearing, LLC

Special Custody Acct for the

Exclusive Benefit of Customer

2801 Market St

Saint Louis MO 63103-2523

  

 

15.70%

  

  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

     8.33%   

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund
Class C Shares

  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

  

 

11.92%

  

  

UBS WM USA

Omni Account M/F

Attn Department Manager

1000 Harbor Blvd Fl 5

Weehawken NJ 07086-6761

     5.46%   

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund
Class R3 Shares

  

NFS LLC Febo

State Street Bank Trust Co

TTEE Various Retirement Plans

440 Mamaroneck Ave

Harrison NY 10528-2418

  

 

13.51%

  

  

Hartford Life Insurance Company

Separate Account

Attn UIT Operations

PO Box 2999

Hartford CT 06104-2999

     9.69%   
  

DCGT as TTEE and/or Cust

FBO Principal Financial Group

Qualified Fia Omnibus

Attn NPIO Trade Desk

711 High St

Des Moines IA 50392-0001

     9.49%   
  

Taynik & Co

C/O Investors Bank & Trust

Attn Mutual Fund Processing

200 Clarendon St FPG 90

Boston MA 02116-5097

     9.20%   
  

Massachusetts Mutual

Life Insurance Co

1295 State St MIP C255

Springfield MA 01111-0001

     6.04%   
  

State Street Bank 401k Plan

FBO ADP Access 401(k) Product

1 Lincoln St

Boston MA 02111-2901

     5.19%   

 

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Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund
Class I Shares

  

Orchard Trust Co LLC Trustee/C

FBO Retirement Plans

8515 E Orchard Rd 2T2

Greenwood Vlg CO 80111-5002

  

 

19.30%

  

  

Band & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     18.07%   
  

Washington & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     8.49%   
  

Standard Insurance Company

1100 SW 6th Ave Ste P11A

Portland OR 97204-1015

     8.02%   
  

DWS Trust Co TTEE

ADP Enterprise Product

PO Box 1757

Salem NJ 03079-1143

     6.86%   
  

NFS LLC Febo

Transamerica Life Ins Co

1150 S Olive St Ste 2700

Los Angeles CA 90015-2211

     6.29%   
  

Capinco

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     6.01%   
  

Taynik & Co

C/O Investors Bank & Trust

Attn Mutual Fund Processing

200 Clarendon St FPG 90

Boston MA 02116-5097

     5.60%   

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund
Class A Shares

  

UBS WM USA

Omni Account M/F

Attn Department Manager

1000 Harbor Blvd Fl 5

Weehawken NJ 07086-6761

  

 

5.09%

  

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund
Class C Shares

  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

  

 

11.64%

  

  

UBS WM USA

Omni Account M/F

Attn Department Manager

1000 Harbor Blvd Fl 5

Weehawken NJ 07086-6761

     6.59%   

 

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Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 
  

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith

Attn Physical Team

4800 Deer Lake Dr E

Jacksonville FL 32246-6484

     5.24%   

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund
Class R3 Shares

  

NFS LLC Febo

State Street Bank Trust Co

TTEE Various Retirement Plans

440 Mamaroneck Ave

Harrison NY 10528-2418

  

 

22.73%

  

  

Frontier Trust Co FBO

Various Retirement Plans

PO Box 10758

Fargo ND 58106-0758

     11.15%   
  

Frontier Trust Co FBO

Integrated Design Inc 401k Plan

PO Box 10758

Fargo ND 58106-0758

     7.76%   
  

Counsel Trust DBA MATC FBO

Westminster International Comp

401 k Profit Sharing Plan & Trust

1251 Waterfront Pl Ste 525

Pittsburgh PA 15222-4228

     6.29%   
  

AUL Group Retirement Account

Attn Separate Accts

PO Box 368

Indianapolis IN 46206-0368

     6.28%   
  

DCGT as TTEE and/or Cust

FBO Principal Financial Group

Qualified Prin Advtg Omnibus

Attn NPIO Trade Desk

711 High St

Des Moines IA 50392-0001

     5.49%   

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund
Class I Shares

  

Orchard Trust Co LLC Trustee/C

FBO Retirement Plans

8515 E Orchard Rd 2T2

Greenwood Vlg CO 80111-5002

  

 

41.12%

  

  

Band & Co

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     25.07%   
  

Capinco

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     10.79%   
  

Trust Co of America

PO Box 6503

Englewood CO 80155-6503

     7.26%   

 

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Name of Fund and Class

  

Name and Address of Owner

   Percentage
of
Ownership
 
  

Washington & Co

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

     7.06%   
  

NFS LLC Febo

Transamerica Life Ins Co

1150 S Olive St Ste 2700

Los Angeles CA 90015-2211

     5.43%   

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund
Class A Shares

  

LPL Financial

FBO Customer Accounts

Attn Mutual Fund Operations

PO Box 509046

San Diego CA 92150-9046

  

 

12.83%

  

  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

     12.18%   
  

UBS WM USA

Omni Account M/F

Attn Department Manager

1000 Harbor Blvd Fl 5

Weehawken NJ 07086-6761

     7.35%   
  

Charles Schwab & Co Inc

Special Custody Account

For Benefit of Customers

Attn Mutual Funds

101 Montgomery St

San Francisco CA 94104-4151

     5.44%   

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund Class C Shares

  

Pershing LLC

1 Pershing Plz

Jersey City NJ 07399-0001

  

 

5.31%

  

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund Class I Shares

  

Capinco

C/O US Bank

PO Box 1787

Milwaukee WI 53201-1787

  

 

62.71%

  

  

LPL Financial

FBO Customer Accounts

Attn Mutual Fund Operations

PO Box 509046

San Diego CA 92150-9046

     7.57%   

TAX MATTERS

Federal Income Tax Matters

This section summarizes some of the main U.S. federal income tax consequences of owning shares of a Fund. This section is current as of the date of this Statement of Additional Information. Tax laws and interpretations change frequently, and this summary does not describe all of the tax

 

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consequences to all taxpayers. For example, this summary generally does not describe your situation if you are a corporation, a non-U.S. person, a broker-dealer or other investor with special circumstances. In addition, this section does not describe your state, local or non-U.S. tax consequences. This federal income tax summary is based in part on the advice of counsel to the Funds. The Internal Revenue Service could disagree with any conclusions set forth in this section. In addition, Funds’ counsel was not asked to review, and has not reached a conclusion with respect to the federal income tax treatment of the assets to be deposited in the Funds. Consequently, this summary may not be sufficient for you to use for the purpose of avoiding penalties under federal tax law. As with any investment, you should seek advice based on your individual circumstances from your own tax professional.

Fund Status

Each Fund intends to qualify as a “regulated investment company” under the federal tax laws. If a Fund qualifies as a regulated investment company and distributes its income as required by the tax law, the Fund generally will not pay federal income taxes.

Qualification as a Regulated Investment Company

As a regulated investment company, a Fund will not be subject to federal income tax on the portion of its investment company taxable income, as that term is defined in the Code, without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and net capital gain (i.e., the excess of net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss) that it distributes to shareholders, provided that it distributes at least 90% of its investment company taxable income and 90% of its net tax-exempt interest income for the year (the “Distribution Requirement”) and satisfies certain other requirements of the Code that are described below. Each Fund also intends to make such distributions as are necessary to avoid the otherwise applicable 4% non-deductible excise tax on certain undistributed earnings.

In addition to satisfying the Distribution Requirement, each Fund must derive at least 90% of its gross income from (1) dividends, interest, certain payments with respect to loans of stock and securities, gains from the sale or disposition of stock, securities or non-U.S. currencies and other income (including but not limited to gains from options, futures or forward contracts) derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies, and (2) net income derived from an interest in “qualified publicly traded partnerships” (as such term is defined in the Code). Each Fund must also satisfy an asset diversification test in order to qualify as a regulated investment company. Under this test, at the close of each quarter of a Fund’s taxable year, (1) 50% or more of the value of the Fund’s assets must be represented by cash, United States government securities, securities of other regulated investment companies, and other securities, with such other securities limited, in respect of any one issuer, to an amount not greater than 5% of the value of the Fund’s assets and 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer and (2) not more than 25% of the value of the Fund’s assets may be invested in securities of (a) any one issuer (other than U.S. government securities or securities of other regulated investment companies), or of two or more issuers which the Fund controls and which are engaged in the same, similar or related trades or businesses or (b) in the securities of one or more “qualified publicly traded partnerships” (as such term is defined in the Code). There are certain exceptions for failure to qualify if the failure is for reasonable cause or is de minimis, and certain corrective action is taken and certain tax payments are made by the Fund.

Distributions

Fund distributions are generally taxable. After the end of each year, you will receive a tax statement that separates your Fund’s distributions into two categories, ordinary income distributions and capital gains dividends. Ordinary income distributions are generally taxed at your ordinary tax rate, however, as further discussed below, certain ordinary income distributions received from the Fund may be taxed at the capital gains tax rates. Generally, you will treat all capital gains dividends as long-term capital gains regardless of how long you have owned your shares. To determine your actual tax liability for your capital gains dividends, you must calculate your total net capital gain or loss for

 

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the tax year after considering all of your other taxable transactions, as described below. In addition, a Fund may make distributions that represent a return of capital for tax purposes and thus will generally not be taxable to you. The tax status of your distributions from your Fund is not affected by whether you reinvest your distributions in additional shares or receive them in cash. The income from your Fund that you must take into account for federal income tax purposes is not reduced by amounts used to pay a deferred sales fee, if any. The tax laws may require you to treat distributions made to you in January as if you had received them on December 31 of the previous year. Under the “Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010,” income from the Fund may also be subject to a new 3.8 percent “medicare tax” imposed for taxable years beginning after 2012. This tax will generally apply to your net investment income if your adjusted gross income exceeds certain threshold amounts, which are $250,000 in the case of married couples filing joint returns and $200,000 in the case of single individuals.

Dividends Received Deduction

A corporation that owns shares generally will not be entitled to the dividends received deduction with respect to many dividends received from the Funds, because the dividends received deduction is generally not available for distributions from regulated investment companies. However, certain ordinary income dividends on shares that are attributable to qualifying dividends received by a Fund from certain corporations may be reported by the Fund as being eligible for the dividends received deduction.

If You Sell or Redeem Shares

If you sell or redeem your shares, you will generally recognize a taxable gain or loss. To determine the amount of this gain or loss, you must subtract your tax basis in your shares from the amount you receive in the transaction. Your tax basis in your shares is generally equal to the cost of your shares, generally including sales charges. In some cases, however, you may have to adjust your tax basis after you purchase your shares.

Taxation of Capital Gains and Losses

If you are an individual, the maximum marginal federal tax rate for net capital gain is generally 15% (generally 0% for certain taxpayers in the 10% and 15% tax brackets). These capital gains rates are generally effective for taxable years beginning before January 1, 2013. For later periods, if you are an individual, the maximum marginal federal tax rate for net capital gain is generally 20% (10% for certain taxpayers in the 10% and 15% tax brackets). The 20% rate is reduced to 18% for net capital gains from most property acquired after December 31, 2000, with a holding period of more than five years, and the 10% rate is reduced to 8% for net capital gains from most property (regardless of when acquired) with a holding period of more than five years. Net capital gain equals net long-term capital gain minus net short-term capital loss for the taxable year. Capital gain or loss is long-term if the holding period for the asset is more than one year and is short-term if the holding period for the asset is one year or less. You must exclude the date you purchase your shares to determine your holding period. However, if you receive a capital gain dividend from your Fund and sell your share at a loss after holding it for six months or less, the loss will be recharacterized as long-term capital loss to the extent of the capital gain dividend received. The tax rates for capital gains realized from assets held for one year or less are generally the same as for ordinary income. The Code treats certain capital gains as ordinary income in special situations.

Taxation of Certain Ordinary Income Dividends

Ordinary income dividends received by an individual shareholder from a regulated investment company such as the Fund are generally taxed at the same rates that apply to net capital gain (as discussed above), provided certain holding period requirements are satisfied and provided the dividends are attributable to qualifying dividends received by the Fund itself. These special rules relating to the taxation of ordinary income dividends from regulated investment companies generally

 

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apply to taxable years beginning before January 1, 2013. The Fund will provide notice to its shareholders of the amount of any distribution which may be taken into account as a dividend which is eligible for the capital gains tax rates.

In-Kind Distributions

Under certain circumstances, as described in the Prospectus, you may receive an in-kind distribution of Fund securities when you redeem shares or when your Fund terminates. This distribution will be treated as a sale for federal income tax purposes and you will generally recognize gain or loss, generally based on the value at that time of the securities and the amount of cash received. The Internal Revenue Service could, however, assert that a loss may not be currently deducted.

Exchanges

If you exchange shares of a Fund for shares of another Nuveen Mutual Fund, the exchange would generally be considered a sale for federal income tax purposes.

Deductibility of Fund Expenses

Expenses incurred and deducted by your Fund will generally not be treated as income taxable to you. In some cases, however, you may be required to treat your portion of these Fund expenses as income. In these cases you may be able to take a deduction for these expenses. However, certain miscellaneous itemized deductions, such as investment expenses, may be deducted by individuals only to the extent that all of these deductions exceed 2% of the individual’s adjusted gross income.

Non-U.S. Tax Credit

If your Fund invests in any non-U.S. securities, the tax statement that you receive may include an item showing non-U.S. taxes your Fund paid to other countries. In this case, dividends taxed to you will include your share of the taxes your Fund paid to other countries. You may be able to deduct or receive a tax credit for your share of these taxes.

Investments in Certain Non-U.S. Corporations

If your Fund holds an equity interest in any “passive foreign investment companies” (“PFICs”), which are generally certain foreign corporations that receive at least 75% of their annual gross income from passive sources (such as interest, dividends, certain rents and royalties or capital gains) or that hold at least 50% of their assets in investments producing such passive income, your Fund could be subject to U.S. federal income tax and additional interest charges on gains and certain distributions with respect to those equity interests, even if all the income or gain is timely distributed to its shareholders. Your Fund will not be able to pass through to its shareholders any credit or deduction for such taxes. Your Fund may be able to make an election that could ameliorate these adverse tax consequences. In this case, your Fund would recognize as ordinary income any increase in the value of such PFIC shares, and as ordinary loss any decrease in such value to the extent it did not exceed prior increases included in income. Under this election, your Fund might be required to recognize in a year income in excess of its distributions from PFICs and its proceeds from dispositions of PFIC stock during that year, and such income would nevertheless be subject to the distribution requirement and would be taken into account for purposes of the 4% excise tax. Dividends paid by PFICs will not be treated as qualified dividend income.

Non-U.S. Investors

If you are a non-U.S. investor (i.e., an investor other than a U.S. citizen or resident or a U.S. corporation, partnership, estate or trust), you should be aware that, generally, subject to applicable tax treaties, distributions from a Fund will be characterized as dividends for federal income tax

 

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purposes (other than dividends which a Fund properly reports as capital gain dividends) and will be subject to U.S. income taxes, including withholding taxes, subject to certain exceptions described below. However, distributions received by a non-U.S. investor from a Fund that are properly reported by a Fund as capital gain dividends may not be subject to U.S. federal income taxes, including withholding taxes, provided that a Fund makes certain elections and certain other conditions are met. Distributions in respect of interests in the Fund after December 31, 2013 may be subject to a U.S. withholding tax of 30% in the case of distributions to (i) certain non-U.S. financial institutions that have not entered into an agreement with the U.S. Treasury to collect and disclose certain information and (ii) certain other non-U.S. entities that do not provide certain certifications and information about the entity’s U.S. owners. Dispositions of interests in the Fund by such persons may be subject to such withholding after December 31, 2014.

When a Fund has a capital loss carry-forward, it does not make capital gains distributions until the loss has been offset or expired. As of October 31, 2011, the following Funds had capital loss carry-forwards available for federal income tax purposes, expiring in the year indicated.

 

Fund

 

Expiration Year

 

Capital Loss Carry-Forwards

(000’s omitted)

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

  2017   $1,441            
   

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

  2016   21,601            
  2017   54,315            
   

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

  2016   7,820            
  2017   15,708            
     

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

  2017   64,991            

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

  2017   611            
   

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

  2016   3,445            
  2017   37,113            

When a Fund lends portfolio securities to a borrower as described above in “Investment Policies and Techniques—Lending of Portfolio Securities,” payments in lieu of dividends made by the borrower to the Fund will not constitute “qualified dividends” taxable at the same rate as long-term capital gains, even if the actual dividends would have constituted qualified dividends had the Fund held the securities. Such payments in lieu of dividends are taxable as ordinary income.

The foregoing relates only to federal income taxation and is a general summary of the federal tax law in effect as of the date of this SAI.

PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF FUND SHARES

As described in the Prospectus, the Funds provide you with alternative ways of purchasing Fund shares based upon your individual investment needs and preferences.

Each class of shares of a Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments. Each class of shares is identical in all respects except that each class bears its own class expenses, including distribution and administration expenses, and each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to any distribution or service plan applicable to its shares. As a result of the differences in the expenses borne by each class of shares, net income per share, dividends per share and net asset value per share will vary among a Fund’s classes of shares. There are no conversion, preemptive or other subscription rights, except that Class B shares automatically convert into Class A shares as described below.

Shareholders of each class will share expenses proportionately for services that are received equally by all shareholders. A particular class of shares will bear only those expenses that are directly attributable to that class, where the type or amount of services received by a class varies from one

 

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class to another. For example, class-specific expenses generally will include distribution and service fees for those classes that pay such fees.

The expenses to be borne by specific classes of shares may include (i) transfer agency fees attributable to a specific class of shares, (ii) printing and postage expenses related to preparing and distributing materials such as shareholder reports, prospectuses and proxy statements to current shareholders of a specific class of shares, (iii) SEC and state securities registration fees incurred by a specific class of shares, (iv) the expense of administrative personnel and services required to support the shareholders of a specific class of shares, (v) litigation or other legal expenses relating to a specific class of shares, (vi) directors’ fees or expenses incurred as a result of issues relating to a specific class of shares, (vii) accounting expenses relating to a specific class of shares and (viii) any additional incremental expenses subsequently identified and determined to be properly allocated to one or more classes of shares.

Class A Shares

Class A shares may be purchased at a public offering price equal to the applicable net asset value per share plus an up-front sales charge imposed at the time of purchase as set forth in the Prospectus. Shareholders may qualify for a reduced sales charge, or the sales charge may be waived in its entirety, as described below. Nuveen Mutual Funds currently utilize two transfer agents and the ability to use the methods described below to reduce your sales charge is limited to aggregating values or purchases of funds that have the same transfer agent. All Nuveen Mutual Funds will begin using the same transfer agent in mid-2012, at which point you will be able to aggregate the values or purchases across all Nuveen Mutual Funds. Class A shares are also subject to an annual service fee of 0.25%. See “Distribution and Service Plan.”

Reduction or Elimination of Up-Front Sales Charge on Class A Shares

Rights of Accumulation. You may qualify for a reduced sales charge on a purchase of Class A shares of a Fund if the amount of your purchase, when added to the value that day of all of your shares of any Nuveen Mutual Fund, falls within the amounts stated in the Class A Sales Charges and Commissions table in “How You Can Buy and Sell Shares” in the Prospectus. You or your financial advisor must notify the Distributor or the Fund’s transfer agent of any cumulative discount whenever you plan to purchase Class A shares of a Fund that you wish to qualify for a reduced sales charge.

Letter of Intent. You may qualify for a reduced sales charge on a purchase of Class A shares of a Fund if you plan to purchase Class A shares of Nuveen Mutual Funds over the next 13 months and the total amount of your purchases would, if purchased at one time, qualify you for one of the reduced sales charges shown in the Class A Sales Charges and Commissions table in “How You Can Buy and Sell Shares” in the Prospectus. In order to take advantage of this option, you must complete the applicable section of the Application Form or sign and deliver to your financial advisor or other financial intermediary or to the Fund’s transfer agent a written Letter of Intent in a form acceptable to the Distributor. A Letter of Intent states that you intend, but are not obligated, to purchase over the next 13 months a stated total amount of Class A shares that would qualify you for a reduced sales charge shown above. You may count shares of all Nuveen Mutual Funds that you already own and any Class I and Class C shares of a Nuveen Mutual Fund that you purchase over the next 13 months towards completion of your investment program, but you will receive a reduced sales charge only on new Class A shares you purchase with a sales charge over the 13 months. You cannot count towards completion of your investment program Class A shares that you purchase without a sales charge through investment of distributions from a Nuveen Mutual Fund or otherwise.

By establishing a Letter of Intent, you agree that your first purchase of Class A shares of a Fund following execution of the Letter of Intent will be at least 5% of the total amount of your intended purchases. You further agree that shares representing 5% of the total amount of your intended purchases will be held in escrow pending completion of these purchases. All dividends and capital gains distributions on Class A shares held in escrow will be credited to your account. If total purchases, less redemptions, prior to the expiration of the 13 month period equal or exceed the amount specified in your Letter of Intent, the Class A shares held in escrow will be transferred to your account. If the total purchases, less redemptions, are less than the amount specified, you must pay the Distributor an amount equal to the difference between the amounts paid for these purchases and the

 

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amounts which would have been paid if the higher sales charge had been applied. If you do not pay the additional amount within 20 days after written request by the Distributor or your financial advisor, the Distributor will redeem an appropriate number of your escrowed Class A shares to meet the required payment. By establishing a Letter of Intent, you irrevocably appoint the Distributor as attorney to give instructions to redeem any or all of your escrowed shares, with full power of substitution in the premises.

You or your financial advisor must notify the Distributor or the Funds’ transfer agent whenever you make a purchase of Fund shares that you wish to be covered under the Letter of Intent option.

For purposes of determining whether you qualify for a reduced sales charge as described under Rights of Accumulation and Letter of Intent , you may include together with your own purchases those made by your spouse or domestic partner and your children under the age of 21 years, whether these purchases are made through a taxable or non-taxable account. You may also include purchases made by a corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship which is 100% owned, either alone or in combination, by any of the foregoing. In addition, a trustee or other fiduciary can count all shares purchased for a single trust, estate or other single fiduciary account that has multiple accounts (including one or more employee benefit plans of the same employer).

Elimination of Sales Charge on Class A Shares. Class A shares of a Fund may be purchased at net asset value without a sales charge by the following categories of investors:

 

   

investors purchasing $1,000,000 or more;

 

   

current and former trustees/directors of the Nuveen Funds;

 

   

full-time and retired employees of Nuveen Investments, and subsidiaries thereof, or their immediate family members (immediate family members are defined as their spouses or domestic partners, parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, siblings, a sibling’s spouse and a spouse’s siblings);

 

   

any person who, for at least the last 90 days, has been an officer, director or employee of any financial intermediary, or their immediate family members;

 

   

bank or broker-affiliated trust departments investing funds over which they exercise exclusive discretionary investment authority and that are held in a fiduciary, agency, advisory, custodial or similar capacity;

 

   

investors purchasing on a periodic fee, asset-based fee or no transaction fee basis through a broker-dealer sponsored mutual fund purchase program;

 

   

clients of investment advisers, financial planners or other financial intermediaries that charge periodic or asset-based fees for their services;

 

   

employer-sponsored retirement plans except SEPs, SAR-SEPs, SIMPLE IRAs and KEOGH plans; and

 

   

investors purchasing through a financial intermediary that has entered into an agreement with the Distributor to offer the Funds’ shares to self-directed investment brokerage accounts and that may or may not charge a transaction fee to its customers.

Any Class A shares purchased pursuant to a special sales charge waiver must be acquired for investment purposes and on the condition that they will not be transferred or resold except through redemption by the Funds. You or your financial advisor must notify the Distributor or your Fund’s transfer agent whenever you make a purchase of Class A shares of any Fund that you wish to be covered under these special sales charge waivers.

Class A shares of any Fund may be issued at net asset value without a sales charge in connection with the acquisition by a Fund of another investment company. All purchases under the special sales charge waivers will be subject to minimum purchase requirements as established by the Funds.

The reduced sales charge programs may be modified or discontinued by the Funds at any time. For more information about the purchase of Class A shares or the reduced sales charge program, or to obtain the required application forms, call Nuveen Investor Services toll-free at (800) 257-8787.

 

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Class B Shares

The applicable Funds will only issue Class B shares (i) upon the exchange of Class B shares from another Nuveen Mutual Fund and (ii) for purposes of dividend reinvestment. Class B shares are not available for new accounts or for additional investment into existing accounts.

You may be subject to a Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“ CDSC ”) if you redeem your Class B shares prior to the end of the sixth year after purchase. See “Reduction or Elimination of Contingent Deferred Sales Charge” below.

Class B shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends are not subject to a CDSC. Any CDSC will be imposed on the lower of the redeemed shares’ cost or net asset value at the time of redemption.

Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The purpose of the conversion is to limit the distribution fees you pay over the life of your investment. All conversions will be done at net asset value without the imposition of any sales load, fee, or other charge, so that the value of each shareholder’s account immediately before conversion will be the same as the value of the account immediately after conversion. Class B shares acquired through reinvestment of distributions will convert into Class A shares based on the date of the initial purchase to which such shares relate. For this purpose, Class B shares acquired through reinvestment of distributions will be attributed to particular purchases of Class B shares in accordance with such procedures as the Board of Trustees may determine from time to time. Class B shares that are converted to Class A shares will remain subject to an annual service fee that is identical in amount for both Class B shares and Class A shares. Since net asset value per share of the Class B shares and the Class A shares may differ at the time of conversion, a shareholder may receive more or fewer Class A shares than the number of Class B shares converted. Any conversion of Class B shares into Class A shares will be subject to the continuing availability of an opinion of counsel or a private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that the conversion of shares would not constitute a taxable event under federal income tax law. Conversion of Class B shares into Class A shares might be suspended if such an opinion or ruling were no longer available.

Class C Shares

You may purchase Class C shares at a public offering price equal to the applicable net asset value per share without any up-front sales charge. Class C shares are subject to an annual distribution fee of 0.75% to compensate the Distributor for paying your financial advisor or other financial intermediary an ongoing sales commission. Class C shares are also subject to an annual service fee of 0.25% to compensate financial intermediaries for providing you with ongoing financial advice and other account services. The Distributor compensates financial intermediaries for sales of Class C shares at the time of the sale at a rate of 1% of the amount of Class C shares purchased, which represents an advance of the first year’s distribution fee of 0.75% plus an advance on the first year’s annual service fee of 0.25%. See “Distribution and Service Plan.”

Class C share purchase orders equaling or exceeding $1,000,000 will not be accepted. In addition, purchase orders for a single purchaser that, when added to the value that day of all of such purchaser’s shares of any class of any Nuveen Mutual Fund, cause the purchaser’s cumulative total of shares in Nuveen Mutual Funds to equal or exceed the aforementioned limit will not be accepted. Purchase orders for a single purchaser equal to or exceeding the foregoing limit should be placed only for Class A shares, unless such purchase has been reviewed and approved as suitable for the client by the appropriate compliance personnel of the financial intermediary, and the Fund receives written confirmation of such approval. Class C shares do not convert.

Redemption of Class C shares within 12 months of purchase may be subject to a CDSC of 1% of the lower of the purchase price or redemption proceeds. Because Class C shares do not convert to Class A shares and continue to pay an annual distribution fee indefinitely, Class C shares should normally not be purchased by an investor who expects to hold shares for significantly longer than eight years.

 

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Reduction or Elimination of Contingent Deferred Sales Charge

Class A shares are normally redeemed at net asset value, without any CDSC. However, in the case of Class A shares purchased at net asset value without a sales charge because the purchase amount exceeded $1 million, a CDSC is imposed on any redemption within 12 months of purchase. In the case of Class B shares redeemed within six years of purchase, a CDSC is imposed, beginning at 5% for redemptions within the first two years, and declining by 1% each year thereafter until disappearing after the sixth year. Class C shares are redeemed at net asset value, without any CDSC, except that a CDSC of 1% is imposed upon any redemption within 12 months of purchase (except in cases where the shareholder’s financial advisor agreed to waive the right to receive an advance of the first year’s distribution and service fee).

In determining whether a CDSC is payable, each Fund will first redeem shares not subject to any charge and then will redeem shares held for the longest period, unless the shareholder specifies another order. No CDSC is charged on shares purchased as a result of automatic reinvestment of dividends or capital gains paid. In addition, no CDSC will be charged on exchanges of shares into another Nuveen Mutual Fund. The holding period is calculated on a monthly basis and begins on the first day of the month in which the purchase was made. The CDSC is assessed on an amount equal to the lower of the then current market value or the cost of the shares being redeemed. Accordingly, no sales charge is imposed on increases of net asset value above the initial purchase price. The Distributor receives the amount of any CDSC shareholders pay.

The CDSC may be waived or reduced under the following circumstances: (i) in the event of total disability (as evidenced by a determination by the federal Social Security Administration) of the shareholder (including a registered joint owner) occurring after the purchase of the shares being redeemed; (ii) in the event of the death of the shareholder (including a registered joint owner); (iii) for redemptions made pursuant to a systematic withdrawal plan, up to 1% monthly, 3% quarterly, 6% semiannually or 12% annually of an account’s net asset value depending on the frequency of the plan as designated by the shareholder; (iv) involuntary redemptions caused by operation of law; (v) redemptions in connection with a payment of account or plan fees; (vi) redemptions in connection with the exercise of a reinstatement privilege whereby the proceeds of a redemption of a Fund’s shares subject to a sales charge are reinvested in shares of certain Funds within a specified number of days; (vii) redemptions in connection with the exercise of a Fund’s right to redeem all shares in an account that does not maintain a certain minimum balance or that the Board of Directors has determined may have material adverse consequences to the shareholders of a Fund; (viii) in whole or in part for redemptions of shares by shareholders with accounts in excess of specified breakpoints that correspond to the breakpoints under which the up-front sales charge on Class A shares is reduced pursuant to Rule 22d-1 under the Act; (ix) redemptions of shares purchased under circumstances or by a category of investors for which Class A shares could be purchased at net asset value without a sales charge; (x) redemptions of Class A, Class B or Class C shares if the proceeds are transferred to an account managed by the Adviser and the Adviser refunds the advanced service and distribution fees to the Distributor; (xi) redemptions of Class C shares in cases where the Distributor did not advance the first year’s service and distribution fees when such shares were purchased; and (xii) redemptions of Class A shares where the Distributor did not pay a sales commission when such shares were purchased. If a Fund waives or reduces the CDSC, such waiver or reduction would be uniformly applied to all Fund shares in the particular category. In waiving or reducing a CDSC, the Funds will comply with the requirements of Rule 22d-1 under the 1940 Act.

In addition, the CDSC will be waived in connection with the following redemptions of shares held by an employer-sponsored qualified defined contribution retirement plan: (i) partial or complete redemptions in connection with a distribution without penalty under Section 72(t) of the Code from a retirement plan: (a) upon attaining age 59  1 / 2 , (b) as part of a series of substantially equal periodic payments, or (c) upon separation from service and attaining age 55; (ii) partial or complete redemptions in connection with a qualifying loan or hardship withdrawal; (iii) complete redemptions in connection with termination of employment, plan termination or transfer to another employer’s plan or IRA; and (iv) redemptions resulting from the return of an excess contribution. The CDSC will also be waived in connection with the following redemptions of shares held in an IRA account: (i) for redemptions made pursuant to an IRA systematic withdrawal based on the shareholder’s life expectancy including, but not limited to, substantially equal periodic payments described in Code

 

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Section 72(t)(A)(iv) prior to age 59  1 / 2 ; and (ii) for redemptions to satisfy required minimum distributions after age 70  1 / 2 from an IRA account (with the maximum amount subject to this waiver being based only upon the shareholder’s Nuveen IRA accounts).

Class R3 Shares

Class R3 shares are available for purchase at the offering price, which is the net asset value per share without any up-front sales charge, from the applicable Funds. Class R3 shares are subject to annual distribution and service fees of 0.50% of the Funds’ average daily net assets. The annual 0.25% service fee compensates your financial advisor or other financial intermediary for providing ongoing service to you. The annual 0.25% distribution fee compensates the Distributor for paying your financial advisor or other financial intermediary an ongoing sales commission.

Class R3 shares are only available for purchase by eligible retirement plans. Eligible retirement plans include, but are not limited to, 401(k) plans, 457 plans, employer-sponsored 403(b) plans, profit sharing and money purchase pension plans, defined benefit plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans and health care benefit funding plans. In addition, Class R3 shares are available only to retirement plans where Class R3 shares are held on the books of the Funds through omnibus accounts (either at the retirement plan level or at the level of the retirement plan’s financial intermediary). Class R3 shares are not available to traditional and Roth IRAs, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, SEPs, SAR-SEPs, SIMPLE IRAs or individual 403(b) plans.

The administrator of a retirement plan or employee benefits office can provide plan participants with detailed information on how to participate in the retirement plan and how to elect a Fund as an investment option. Retirement plan participants may be permitted to elect different investment options, alter the amounts contributed to the retirement plan, or change how contributions are allocated among investment options in accordance with the retirement plan’s specific provisions. The retirement plan administrator or employee benefits office should be consulted for details. For questions about their accounts, participants should contact their employee benefits office, the retirement plan administrator, or the organization that provides recordkeeping services for the retirement plan.

Eligible retirement plans may open an account and purchase Class R3 shares directly from the Funds or by contacting any financial intermediary authorized to sell Class R3 shares of the Funds. Financial intermediaries may provide or arrange for the provision of some or all of the shareholder servicing and account maintenance services required by retirement plan accounts and their retirement plan participants, including, without limitation, transfers of registration and dividend payee changes.

Financial intermediaries may also perform other functions, including generating confirmation statements, and may arrange with retirement plan administrators for other investment or administrative services. Financial intermediaries may independently establish and charge retirement plans and retirement plan participants transaction fees and/or other additional amounts for such services, which may change over time. Similarly, retirement plans may charge retirement plan participants for certain expenses. These fees and additional amounts could reduce investment returns in Class R3 shares of the Funds.

Financial intermediaries and retirement plans may have omnibus accounts and similar arrangements with a Fund and may be paid for providing shareholder servicing and other services. A financial intermediary or retirement plan may be paid for its services directly or indirectly by the Funds or the Distributor. The Distributor may pay a financial intermediary an additional amount for sub-transfer agency or other administrative services. Such sub-transfer agency or other administrative services may include, but are not limited to, the following: processing and mailing trade confirmations, monthly statements, prospectuses, annual reports, semiannual reports and shareholder notices and other required communications; capturing and processing tax data; issuing and mailing dividend checks to shareholders who have selected cash distributions; preparing record date shareholder lists for proxy solicitations; collecting and posting distributions to shareholder accounts; and establishing and maintaining systematic withdrawals, automated investment plans and shareholder account registrations. Your retirement plan may establish various minimum investment requirements for Class R3 shares of the Funds and may also establish certain privileges with respect to purchases, redemptions and exchanges of Class R3 shares or the reinvestment of dividends.

 

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Retirement plan participants should contact their retirement plan administrator with respect to these issues. This Statement of Additional Information should be read in conjunction with the retirement plan’s and/or the financial intermediary’s materials regarding their fees and services.

Class I Shares

Class I shares are available for purchase by clients of financial intermediaries who charge such clients an ongoing fee for advisory, investment, consulting or related services. Such clients may include individuals, corporations, endowments and foundations. The minimum initial investment for such clients is $100,000, but this minimum will be lowered to $250 for clients of financial intermediaries that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000. The Distributor may also lower the minimum to $250 for clients of financial intermediaries anticipated to reach this Class I share holdings level.

Class I shares are also available for purchase by family offices and their clients. A family office is a company that provides certain financial and other services to a high net worth family or families. The minimum initial investment for family offices and their clients is $100,000, but this minimum will be lowered to $250 for clients of family offices that have accounts holding Class I shares with an aggregate value of at least $100,000. The Distributor may also lower the minimum to $250 for clients of family offices anticipated to reach this Class I share holdings level.

Class I shares also are available for purchase, with no minimum initial investment, by the following categories of investors:

 

   

employer-sponsored retirement plans, except SEPs, SAR-SEPs, SIMPLE IRAs and KEOGH plans;

 

   

bank or broker-affiliated trust departments investing funds over which they exercise exclusive discretionary investment authority and that are held in a fiduciary, agency, advisory, custodial or similar capacity;

 

   

advisory accounts of Nuveen Fund Advisors and its affiliates, including other Nuveen Mutual Funds whose investment policies permit investments in other investment companies;

 

   

current and former trustees/directors of any Nuveen Fund, and their immediate family members (“ immediate family members ” are defined as spouses or domestic partners, parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, siblings, a sibling’s spouse and a spouse’s siblings);

 

   

officers, directors and former directors of Nuveen Investments and its affiliates, and their immediate family members;

 

   

full-time and retired employees of Nuveen Investments and its affiliates, and their immediate family members; and

 

   

any person who, for at least the last 90 days, has been an officer, director or employee of any financial intermediary, and their immediate family members.

Any shares purchased by investors falling within any of the last four categories listed above must be acquired for investment purposes and on the condition that they will not be transferred or resold except through redemption by a Fund.

Holders of Class I shares may purchase additional Class I shares using dividends and capital gains distributions on their shares.

If you are eligible to purchase either Class I shares or Class A shares without a sales charge at net asset value, you should be aware of the differences between these two classes of shares. Class A shares are subject to an annual service fee to compensate financial intermediaries for providing you with ongoing account services. Class I shares are not subject to a distribution or service fee and, consequently, holders of Class I shares may not receive the same types or levels of services from financial intermediaries. In choosing between Class A shares and Class I shares, you should weigh the benefits of the services to be provided by financial intermediaries against the annual service fee imposed upon the Class A shares.

 

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Shareholder Programs

Exchange Privilege

You may exchange fund shares into an identically registered account for the same class of another Nuveen Mutual Fund available in your state. Your exchange must meet the minimum purchase requirements of the fund into which you are exchanging. You may also, under certain limited circumstances, exchange between certain classes of shares of the same Fund. An exchange between classes of shares of the same Fund may not be considered a taxable event; please consult your own tax advisor for further information.

If you hold your shares directly with a Fund, you may exchange your shares by either sending a written request to the applicable Fund, c/o Nuveen Investor Services, P.O. Box 8530, Boston, Massachusetts 02266-8530 or by calling Nuveen Investor Services toll free at (800) 257-8787.

If you exchange shares between different Nuveen Mutual Funds and your shares are subject to a CDSC, no CDSC will be charged at the time of the exchange. However, if you subsequently redeem the shares acquired through the exchange, the redemption may be subject to a CDSC, depending on when you purchased your original shares and the CDSC schedule of the fund from which you exchanged your shares. If you exchange between classes of shares of the same Fund and your original shares are subject to a CDSC, the CDSC will be assessed at the time of the exchange.

For federal income tax purposes, an exchange between different Nuveen Mutual Funds constitutes a sale and purchase of shares and may result in capital gain or loss. Before making any exchange, you should obtain the Prospectus for the Nuveen Mutual Fund you are purchasing and read it carefully. If the registration of the account for the Fund you are purchasing is not exactly the same as that of the fund account from which the exchange is made, written instructions from all holders of the account from which the exchange is being made must be received, with signatures guaranteed by a member of an approved Medallion Guarantee Program or in such other manner as may be acceptable to the Fund. You may also exchange shares by telephone if you authorize telephone exchanges by checking the applicable box on the Application Form or by calling Nuveen Investor Services toll-free at (800) 257-8787 to obtain an authorization form. Each Fund reserves the right to revise or suspend the exchange privilege, limit the amount or number of exchanges, or reject any exchange. Shareholders will be provided with at least 60 days’ notice of any material revision to or termination of the exchange privilege.

The exchange privilege is not intended to permit a Fund to be used as a vehicle for short-term trading. Excessive exchange activity may interfere with portfolio management, raise expenses and otherwise have an adverse effect on all shareholders. In order to limit excessive exchange activity and in other circumstances where Fund management believes doing so would be in the best interest of the Fund, each Fund reserves the right to revise or terminate the exchange privilege, or limit the amount or number of exchanges or reject any exchange. Shareholders would be notified of any such action to the extent required by law. See “Frequent Trading Policy” below.

Reinstatement Privilege

If you redeemed Class A or Class C shares of a Fund or any other Nuveen Mutual Fund that were subject to a sales charge or a CDSC, you have up to one year to reinvest all or part of the full amount of the redemption in the same class of shares of the Fund at net asset value. The reinstatement privilege for Class B shares is no longer available. This reinstatement privilege can be exercised only once for any redemption, and reinvestment will be made at the net asset value next calculated after reinstatement of the appropriate class of Fund shares. If you reinstate shares that were subject to a CDSC, your holding period as of the redemption date also will be reinstated for purposes of calculating a CDSC and the CDSC paid at redemption will be refunded. The federal income tax consequences of any capital gain realized on a redemption will not be affected by reinstatement, but a capital loss may be disallowed in whole or in part depending on the timing, the amount of the reinvestment and the fund from which the redemption occurred.

 

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Suspension of Right of Redemption

Each Fund may suspend the right of redemption of Fund shares or delay payment more than seven days (a) during any period when the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE” ) is closed (other than customary weekend and holiday closings), (b) when trading in the markets the Fund normally utilizes is restricted or an emergency exists as determined by the SEC so that trading of the Fund’s investments or determination of its net asset value is not reasonably practicable, or (c) for any other periods that the SEC by order may permit for protection of Fund shareholders.

Redemption In-Kind

The Funds have reserved the right to redeem in-kind (that is, to pay redemption requests in cash and portfolio securities, or wholly in portfolio securities) although the Funds have no present intention to redeem in-kind. The Funds voluntarily have committed to pay in cash all requests for redemption by any shareholder, limited as to each shareholder during any 90-day period to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of the net asset value of a Fund at the beginning of the 90-day period.

Frequent Trading Policy

The Funds’ Frequent Trading Policy is as follows:

Nuveen Mutual Funds are intended as long-term investments and not as short-term trading vehicles. At the same time, the Funds recognize the need of investors to periodically make purchases and redemptions of Fund shares when rebalancing their portfolios and as their financial needs or circumstances change. Nuveen Mutual Funds have adopted the following Frequent Trading Policy that seeks to balance these needs against the potential for higher operating costs, portfolio management disruption and other inefficiencies that can be caused by excessive trading of Fund shares.

1. Definition of Round Trip

A Round Trip trade is the purchase and subsequent redemption of Fund shares, including by exchange. Each side of a Round Trip trade may be comprised of either a single transaction or a series of closely-spaced transactions.

2. Round Trip Trade Limitations

Nuveen Mutual Funds limit the frequency of Round Trip trades that may be placed in a Fund. Through December 31, 2012 and subject to certain exceptions noted below, the Funds limit an investor to four Round Trips per trailing 12-month period and may also restrict the trading privileges of an investor who makes a Round Trip within a 30-day period if the purchase and redemption are of substantially similar dollar amounts and represent at least 25% of the value of the investor’s account. Effective January 1, 2013 and subject to certain exceptions noted below, the Funds limit an investor to two Round Trips per trailing 60-day period.

3. Enforcement

Trades placed in violation of the foregoing policies are subject to rejection or cancellation by Nuveen Mutual Funds. Nuveen Mutual Funds may also bar an investor (and/or the investor’s financial advisor) who has violated these policies from opening new accounts with the Funds and may restrict the investor’s existing account(s) to redemptions only. Nuveen Mutual Funds reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to (a) interpret the terms and application of these policies, (b) waive unintentional or minor violations (including transactions below certain dollar thresholds) if Nuveen Mutual Funds determine that doing so does not harm the interests of Fund shareholders, and (c) exclude certain classes of redemptions from the application of the trading restrictions set forth above.

Nuveen Mutual Funds reserve the right to impose restrictions on purchases or exchanges that are more restrictive than those stated above if they determine, in their sole discretion, that a proposed transaction or series of transactions involve market timing or excessive trading that is likely to be detrimental to the Funds. The Funds may also modify or suspend the Frequent Trading Policy without notice during periods of market stress or other unusual circumstances.

 

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The ability of Nuveen Mutual Funds to implement the Frequent Trading Policy for omnibus accounts at certain financial intermediaries may be dependent on receiving from those intermediaries sufficient shareholder information to permit monitoring of trade activity and enforcement of the Funds’ Frequent Trading Policy. In addition, the Funds may rely on a financial intermediary’s policy to restrict market timing and excessive trading if the Funds believe that the policy is reasonably designed to prevent market timing that is detrimental to the Funds. Such policy may be more or less restrictive than the Funds’ Policy. The Funds cannot ensure that these financial intermediaries will in all cases apply the Funds’ policy or their own policies, as the case may be, to accounts under their control.

Exclusions from the Frequent Trading Policy

As stated above, certain redemptions are eligible for exclusion from the Frequent Trading Policy, including: (i) redemptions or exchanges by shareholders investing through the fee-based platforms of certain financial intermediaries (where the intermediary charges an asset-based or comprehensive “wrap” fee for its services) that are effected by the financial intermediaries in connection with systematic portfolio rebalancing; (ii) when there is a verified trade error correction, which occurs when a dealer firm sends a trade to correct an earlier trade made in error and then the firm sends an explanation to the Nuveen Mutual Funds confirming that the trade is actually an error correction; (iii) in the event of total disability (as evidenced by a determination by the federal Social Security Administration) of the shareholder (including a registered joint owner) occurring after the purchase of the shares being redeemed; (iv) in the event of the death of the shareholder (including a registered joint owner); (v) redemptions made pursuant to a systematic withdrawal plan, up to 1% monthly, 3% quarterly, 6% semiannually or 12% annually of an account’s net asset value depending on the frequency of the plan as designated by the shareholder; (vi) redemptions of shares that were purchased through a systematic investment program; (vii) involuntary redemptions caused by operation of law; (viii) redemptions in connection with a payment of account or plan fees; (ix) redemptions or exchanges by any “fund of funds” advised by the Adviser; and (x) redemptions in connection with the exercise of a Fund’s right to redeem all shares in an account that does not maintain a certain minimum balance or that the applicable board has determined may have material adverse consequences to the shareholders of a Fund.

In addition, the following redemptions of shares by an employer-sponsored qualified defined contribution retirement plan are excluded from the Frequent Trading Policy: (i) partial or complete redemptions in connection with a distribution without penalty under Section 72(t) of the Code from a retirement plan: (a) upon attaining age 59  1 / 2 ; (b) as part of a series of substantially equal periodic payments; or (c) upon separation from service and attaining age 55; (ii) partial or complete redemptions in connection with a qualifying loan or hardship withdrawal; (iii) complete redemptions in connection with termination of employment, plan termination, transfer to another employer’s plan or IRA or changes in a plan’s recordkeeper; and (iv) redemptions resulting from the return of an excess contribution. Also, the following redemptions of shares held in an IRA account are excluded from the application of the Frequent Trading Policy: (i) redemptions made pursuant to an IRA systematic withdrawal based on the shareholder’s life expectancy including, but not limited to, substantially equal periodic payments described in Code Section 72(t)(A)(iv) prior to age 59  1 / 2 ; and (ii) redemptions to satisfy required minimum distributions after age 70  1 / 2 from an IRA account.

Distribution and Service Plan

NIF has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan with respect to the Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R3 shares of the Funds pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the “ Plan ”). Rule 12b-1 provides in substance that a mutual fund may not engage directly or indirectly in financing any activity which is primarily intended to result in the sale of shares, except pursuant to a plan adopted under the Rule. The Plan authorizes the Funds to pay the Distributor distribution and/or shareholder servicing fees on the Funds’ Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R3 shares as described below. The distribution fees under the Plan are used for primary purpose of compensating participating intermediaries for their sales of the Funds. The shareholder servicing fees are used primarily for the purpose of providing compensation for the ongoing servicing and/or maintenance of shareholder accounts.

The Class A shares pay to the Distributor a shareholder servicing fee at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares. The fee may be used by the Distributor to provide compensation for shareholder servicing activities with respect to the Class A shares. The shareholder

 

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servicing fee is intended to compensate the Distributor for ongoing servicing and/or maintenance of shareholder accounts and may be used by the Distributor to provide compensation to participating intermediaries through whom shareholders hold their shares for ongoing servicing and/or maintenance of shareholder accounts. This fee is calculated and paid each month based on average daily net assets of Class A shares of each Fund for that month.

The Class B shares pay to the Distributor a shareholder servicing fee at the annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class B shares. The fee may be used by the Distributor to provide compensation for shareholder servicing activities with respect to the Class B shares beginning one year after purchase. The Class B shares also pay to the Distributor a distribution fee at the annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets of the Class B shares. The distribution fee is intended to compensate the Distributor for advancing a commission to participating intermediaries purchasing Class B shares.

The Class C shares pay to the Distributor a shareholder servicing fee at the annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class C shares. The fee may be used by the Distributor to provide compensation for shareholder servicing activities with respect to the Class C shares. This fee is calculated and paid each month based on average daily net assets of the Class C shares. The Class C shares pay to the Distributor a distribution fee at the annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets of the Class C shares. The Distributor may use the distribution fee to provide compensation to participating intermediaries through which shareholders hold their shares beginning one year after purchase.

The Class R3 shares pay to the Distributor a shareholder servicing fee at the annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class R3 shares. The fee may be used by the Distributor to provide compensation for shareholder servicing activities with respect to the Class R3 shares. This fee is calculated and paid each month based on average daily net assets of the Class R3 shares. The Class R3 shares also pay to the Distributor a distribution fee at the annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class R3 shares. The fee may be used by the Distributor to provide initial and ongoing sales compensation to its investment executives and to participating intermediaries in connection with sales of Class R3 shares and to pay for advertising and other promotional expenses in connection with the distribution of Class R3 shares. This fee is calculated and paid each month based on average daily net assets of the Class R3 shares.

The Distributor receives no compensation for distribution of the Class I shares.

The Plan is a “compensation-type” plan under which the Distributor is entitled to receive the distribution and shareholder servicing fees regardless of whether its actual distribution and shareholder servicing expenses are more or less than the amount of the fees. It is therefore possible that the Distributor may realize a profit in a particular year as a result of these payments. The Plan recognizes that the Distributor and the Adviser, in their discretion, may from time to time use their own assets to pay for certain additional costs of distributing Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R3 shares. Any such arrangements to pay such additional costs may be commenced or discontinued by the Distributor or the Adviser at any time. With the exception of the Distributor and its affiliates, no “interested person” of NIF, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act, and no Director of NIF has a direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan or any related agreement.

Under the Plan, the Funds’ Treasurer reports the amounts expended under the Plan and the purposes for which such expenditures were made to the Board of Directors for their review on a quarterly basis. The Plan provides that it will continue in effect for a period of more than one year from the date of its execution only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the vote of a majority of the Board members of NIF and by the vote of the majority of those Board members of NIF who are not “interested persons” (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) of NIF and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan or in any agreement related to such plan. The Funds paid the following 12b-1 fees to Quasar for the period from November 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 with respect to the Class A shares, Class B shares, Class C shares and Class R3 shares of the Funds. The table also describes the activities for which such payments were used. As noted above, no 12b-1 fees are paid with respect to Class I shares.

 

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    Total 12b-1
Fees Paid to
Quasar
    Amount
Retained by
Quasar 1
    Compensation Paid
to Participating
Intermediaries
 

  Nuveen  Dividend Value Fund

     

Class A

    $  57,213            $  2,490            $  54,723       

Class B

    8,302            80            8,222       

Class C

    19,644            12,638            7,006       

Class R3*

    1,200            -            1,200       

  Nuveen Equity Index Fund

     

Class A

    51,274            2,859            48,415       

Class B

    12,195            259            11,936       

Class C

    14,608            1,499            13,109       

Class R3*

    12,320            153            12,167       

Nuveen International Fund

     

Class A

    11,281            593            10,688       

Class C

    4,312            480            3,832       

Class R3*

    5            -            5       

Nuveen International Select Fund

     

Class A

    2,310            72            2,238       

Class C

    1,408            607            801       

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     

Class A

    29,204            1,145            28,059       

Class B

    5,872            81            5,791       

Class C

    7,296            590            6,706       

Class R3*

    652            122            530       

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

     

Class A

        1,535                 47              1,488       

Class C

    304            15            289       

Class R3*

    103            56            47       

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     

Class A

    121,958            6,248            115,710       

Class B

    9,358            50            9,308       

Class C

    23,728            2,248            21,480       

Class R3*

    30,133            79            30,054       

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

     

Class A

    16,758            169            16,589       

Class C

    5,439            851            4,588       

Class R3*

    24,276            21            24,255       

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

     

Class A

    5,412            593            4,819       

Class C

    3,984            389            3,595       

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

     

Class A

    32,098            778            31,320       

Class B

    4,820            79            4,741       

Class C

    19,838            1,227            18,611       

Class R3*

    16,312            502            15,810       

 

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    Total 12b-1
Fees Paid
to Quasar
    Amount
Retained by
Quasar 1
    Compensation Paid
to Participating
Intermediaries
 

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

     

Class A

    $       80            $     25            $         55       

Class C

    69            69            -       

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     

Class A

    17,728            1,671            16,057       

Class B

    3,673            11            3,662       

Class C

    2,806            717            2,089       

Class R3 *

    1,989            -            1,989       

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

     

Class A

    5,734            306            5,428       

Class C

    2,865            267            2,598       

Class R3 *

    4,389            108            4,281       

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

     

Class A

    153,279            2,546            150,733       

Class B

    6,704            51            6,653       

Class C

    30,646            1,520            29,126       

Class R3 *

    16,312            14            16,298       

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

     

Class A

    14,277            670            13,607       

Class C

    2,972            290            2,682       

Class R3 *

    1,875            69            1,806       

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund

     

Class A

    -            -            -       

Class C

    -            -            -       

 

 

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The amounts retained by Quasar were used to pay for various distribution and shareholder servicing expenses, including advertising, marketing, wholesaler support, and printing prospectuses.

 

*   Effective January 18, 2011 Class R shares were renamed Class R3 shares.

The Funds paid the following 12b-1 fees to the Distributor for the period from January 1, 2011 through October 31, 2011 with respect to the Class A shares, Class B shares, Class C shares and Class R3 shares of the Funds. The table also describes the activities for which such payments were used. As noted above, no 12b-1 fees are paid with respect to Class I shares.

 

Fund

   Total 12b-1
Fees Paid to
Distributor
     Amount
Retained
by Distributor 1
     Compensation Paid
to  Participating
Intermediaries
 

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

        

Class A

   $ 353,398           $ 353,398           $ -       

Class B

     33,146             33,146             -       

Class C

     133,559             133,559             -       

Class R3 *

     20,397             20,397             -       

Nuveen Equity Index Fund

        

Class A

     259,129             259,129             -       

Class B

     46,098             46,098             -       

Class C

     74,188             74,188             -       

Class R3 *

     62,520             62,520             -       

 

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Fund

   Total 12b-1
Fees Paid to
Distributor
     Amount
Retained
by Distributor 1
     Compensation Paid
to  Participating
Intermediaries
 

Nuveen International Fund

        

Class A

   $ 53,254           $ 53,254           $ -       

Class C

     20,089             20,089             -       

Class R3 *

     31             31             -       

Nuveen International Select Fund

        

Class A

     10,734             10,734             -       

Class C

     6,422             6,422             -       

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

        

Class A

     169,333             169,333             -       

Class B

     24,583             24,583             -       

Class C

     49,015             49,015             -       

Class R3 *

     9,059             9,059             -       

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

        

Class A

     7,220             7,220             -       

Class C

     1,602             1,602             -       

Class R3 *

     507             507             -       

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

        

Class A

     608,741             608,741             -       

Class B

     42,522             42,522             -       

Class C

     122,383             122,383             -       

Class R3 *

     139,684             139,684             -       

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

        

Class A

     125,741             125,741             -       

Class C

     29,264             29,264             -       

Class R3 *

     214,451             214,451             -       

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

        

Class A

     25,651             25,651             -       

Class C

     17,910             17,910             -       

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

        

Class A

     141,769             141,769             -       

Class B

     21,158             21,158             -       

Class C

     89,549             89,549             -       

Class R3 *

     74,628             74,628             -       

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

        

Class A

     368             368             -       

Class C

     914             914             -       

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

        

Class A

     85,627             85,627             -       

Class B

     16,064             16,064             -       

Class C

     14,015             14,015             -       

Class R3 *

     10,547             10,547             -       

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

        

Class A

     35,478             35,478             -       

Class C

     13,829             13,829             -       

Class R3 *

     35,847             35,847             -       

 

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Fund

   Total 12b-1
Fees Paid to
Distributor
     Amount
Retained
by Distributor 1
     Compensation Paid
to  Participating
Intermediaries
 

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

        

Class A

   $ 658,120           $ 658,120           $ -       

Class B

     29,233             29,233             -       

Class C

     144,521             144,521             -       

Class R3 *

     87,130             87,130             -       

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

        

Class A

     73,310             73,310             -       

Class C

     13,709             13,709             -       

Class R3 *

     9,857             9,857             -       

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund

        

Class A * *

     899             899             -       

Class C * *

     868             868             -       

 

1    

The amounts retained by the Distributor were used to pay for various distribution and shareholder servicing expenses, including advertising, marketing, wholesaler support, and printing prospectuses.

 

*   Effective January 18, 2011 Class R shares were renamed Class R3 shares.

 

**   For the period February 24, 2011 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2011.

If a Fund closes to new investors, it may continue to make payments under the Plan. Such payments would be made for the various services provided to existing shareholders by the Participating Intermediaries receiving such payments.

General Matters

The Funds have authorized one or more brokers to accept on their behalf purchase and redemption orders. Such brokers are authorized to designate other intermediaries to accept purchase and redemption orders on the Funds’ behalf. The Funds will be deemed to have received a purchase or redemption order when an authorized broker or, if applicable, a broker’s authorized designee accepts the order. Customer orders received by such broker (or their designee) will be priced at the applicable Fund’s net asset value next computed after they are accepted by an authorized broker (or their designee). Orders accepted by an authorized broker (or their designee) before the close of regular trading on the NYSE will receive that day’s share price; orders accepted after the close of trading will receive the next business day’s share price.

If you choose to invest in a Fund, an account will be opened and maintained for you by BFDS, the Funds’ shareholder services agent. Shares will be registered in the name of the investor or the investor’s financial advisor. A change in registration or transfer of shares held in the name of a financial advisor may only be made by an order in good standing form from the financial advisor acting on the investor’s behalf. Each Fund reserves the right to reject any purchase order and to waive or increase minimum investment requirements.

The Funds do not issue share certificates. For certificated shares previously issued, a fee of 1% of the current market value will be charged if the certificate is lost, stolen or destroyed. The fee is paid to Seaboard Surety Company for insurance of the lost, stolen or destroyed certificate.

Distribution Arrangements

The Distributor serves as the principal underwriter of the shares of the Funds pursuant to a “best efforts” arrangement as provided by a distribution agreement with the Trust (the “ Distribution Agreement ”). Pursuant to the Distribution Agreement, the Trust appointed the Distributor to be its agent for the distribution of the Funds’ shares on a continuous offering basis. The Distributor sells shares to or through brokers, dealers, banks or other qualified financial intermediaries (collectively referred to as “ Dealers ”), or others, in a manner consistent with the then effective registration statement of the Trust. Pursuant to the Distribution Agreement, the Distributor, at its own expense, finances certain activities incident to the sale and distribution of the Funds’ shares, including printing

 

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and distributing of prospectuses and statements of additional information to other than existing shareholders, the printing and distributing of sales literature, advertising and payment of compensation and giving of concessions to Dealers.

The Distributor receives for its services the excess, if any, of the sales price of a Fund’s shares less the net asset value of those shares, and reallows a majority or all of such amounts to the Dealers who sold the shares, the Distributor may also act as a Dealer. The Distributor also receives distribution fees pursuant to a distribution plan adopted by the Trust pursuant to Rule 12b-1 and described herein under “Distribution and Service Plans.” The Distributor also receives any CDSCs imposed on redemptions of shares, but any amounts as to which a reinstatement privilege is not exercised are set off against and reduce amounts otherwise payable to the Distributor pursuant to the distribution plan.

The following table sets forth the amount of underwriting commissions paid by the Funds, the amount of such commissions retained by the Distributor, and the amount of compensation on redemptions and repurchases for the period from January 1, 2011 through October 31, 2011:

 

     Total Underwriting
Commissions
     Underwriting Commissions
Retained by Distributor
     Compensation on
Redemptions and

Repurchases
 

Fund

   January 1, 2011 through
October 31, 2011
     January 1, 2011 through
October 31, 2011
     January 1, 2011 through
October 31, 2011
 

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

   $ 263,178       $ 27,081       $ 7,857   

Nuveen Equity Index Fund

     2,327         207         5,314   

Nuveen International Fund

     9,426         1,186         1,785   

Nuveen International Select Fund

     4,245         468         800   

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     104,580         11,739         2,571   

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

     3,488         392           

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     139,136         14,775         7,619   

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

     3,746         365         913   

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

     12,218         1,536         1,002   

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

     26,857         3,440         4,689   

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

                     45   

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     21,969         3,005         461   

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

     135         11         75   

 

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     Total Underwriting
Commissions
     Underwriting Commissions
Retained by Distributor
     Compensation on
Redemptions and

Repurchases
 

Fund

   January 1, 2011 through
October 31, 2011
     January 1, 2011 through
October 31, 2011
     January 1, 2011 through
October 31, 2011
 

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

   $ 69,811       $ 8,448       $ 3,421   

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

     12,003         1,534         557   

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund

     6,683         829           

Prior to January 1, 2011, Quasar Distributors, LLC (“ Quasar ”) 615 East Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202, served as the distributor for the Funds’ shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement dated July 1, 2007 (the “ Quasar Distribution Agreement ”). Quasar is a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp.

The following tables set forth the amount of underwriting commissions paid by the Funds and the amount of such commissions retained by Quasar, during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009 and October 31, 2010 and for the period from November 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010:

 

     Total Underwriting Commissions  

Fund

   Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2009
     Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2010
     November 1, 2010
through
December 31, 2010
 

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

   $ 88,701       $ 272,650       $ 35,234   

Nuveen Equity Index Fund

     92,139         74,903         13,485   

Nuveen International Fund

     16,592         15,999         1,485   

Nuveen International Select Fund

     5,467         30,613         1,811   

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     37,586         41,641         13,043   

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

     5,602         10,545         2,741   

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     88,154         79,356         34,013   

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

     31,785         57,832         7,179   

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

     22,548         11,733         1,539   

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

     30,111         20,512         2,333   

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

     165                   

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     23,228         45,684         2,836   

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

     6,093         8,327         1,458   

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

     54,503         69,953         5,764   

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

     17,791         9,098         3,104   

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund 1

     *                   

 

1    

Commenced operations on December 30, 2009.

 

*    Fund was not in operation during this fiscal year.

 

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     Underwriting Commissions Retained by Quasar  

Fund

   Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 2009
     Fiscal Year Ended
October 31,  2010
     November 1, 2010
through
December 31, 2010
 

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

   $ 9,045       $ 27,122       $ 3,199   

Nuveen Equity Index Fund

     10,280         9,703         1,143   

Nuveen International Fund

     2,176         2,174         135   

Nuveen International Select Fund

     599         3,005         154   

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     5,313         5,463         1,183   

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

     1,059         1,164         256   

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     9,908         11,462         3,152   

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

     2,931         5,504         681   

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

     2,800         1,897         133   

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

     3,011         2,326         234   

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

     18                   

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     2,471         4,983         269   

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

     575         889         126   

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

     5,016         7,825         519   

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

     1,726         1,128         290   

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund 1

     *                   

 

1    

Commenced operations on December 30, 2009.

 

*    Fund was not in operation during this fiscal year.

 

     Compensation on Redemptions and Repurchases  

Fund

   Fiscal Year
Ended
October 31, 2009
    Fiscal Year
Ended
October 31, 2010
     November 1, 2010
through
December 31, 2010
 

Nuveen Dividend Value Fund

   $ 13,476      $ 10,779       $ 1,141   

Nuveen Equity Index Fund

     16,663        7,229         581   

Nuveen International Fund

     2,441        1,878         229   

Nuveen International Select Fund

     436        23           

Nuveen Large Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     4,077        3,964         335   

Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund

     679                22   

Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     12,969        14,598         1,244   

Nuveen Mid Cap Index Fund

     980        950         31   

Nuveen Mid Cap Select Fund

     2,820        1,736         866   

Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund

     8,854        5,570         636   

Nuveen Quantitative Enhanced Core Equity Fund

                      

Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund

     2,798        1,128           

Nuveen Small Cap Index Fund

     580        28         8   

Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund

     7,349        8,127         999   

Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund

     1,233        1,369         281   

Nuveen Tactical Market Opportunities Fund  1

                          1,736           

 

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1    

Commenced operations on December 30, 2009.

 

*    Fund was not in operation during this fiscal year.

To help financial advisors and investors better understand and more efficiently use the Funds to reach their investment goals, the Distributor may advertise and create specific investment programs and systems. For example, this may include information on how to use the Funds to accumulate assets for future education needs or periodic payments such as insurance premiums. The Distributor may produce software, electronic information sites or additional sales literature to promote the advantages of using the Funds to meet these and other specific investor needs. In addition, wholesale representatives of the Distributor may visit financial advisors on a regular basis to educate them about the Funds and to encourage the sale of Fund shares to their clients. The costs and expenses associated with these efforts may include travel, lodging, sponsorship at educational seminars and conferences, entertainment and meals to the extent permitted by law. Nuveen wholesalers may receive additional compensation if they meet certain targets for sales of one or more Nuveen Mutual Funds.

Additional Payments to Financial Intermediaries and Other Payments

In addition to the sales charge payments and the distribution, service and transfer agency fees described in the Prospectus and elsewhere in this SAI, the Adviser and/or the Distributor may make additional payments out of its own assets to selected intermediaries that sell shares of the Nuveen Mutual Funds (such as brokers, dealers, banks, registered investment advisers, retirement plan administrators and other intermediaries; hereinafter, individually, “ Intermediary ,” and collectively, “ Intermediaries ”) under the categories described below for the purposes of promoting the sale of Fund shares, maintaining share balances and/or for sub-accounting, administrative or shareholder processing services.

The amounts of these payments could be significant and may create an incentive for an Intermediary or its representatives to recommend or offer shares of the Nuveen Mutual Funds to its customers. The Intermediary may elevate the prominence or profile of the Funds within the Intermediary’s organization by, for example, placing the Funds on a list of preferred or recommended funds and/or granting the Adviser and/or the Distributor preferential or enhanced opportunities to promote the Funds in various ways within the Intermediary’s organization.

These payments are made pursuant to negotiated agreements with Intermediaries. The payments do not change the price paid by investors for the purchase of a share or the amount a Fund will receive as proceeds from such sales. Furthermore, these payments are not reflected in the fees and expenses listed in the fee table section of the Funds’ Prospectus and described above because they are not paid by the Funds.

The categories of payments described below are not mutually exclusive, and a single Intermediary may receive payments under all categories.

The Adviser and/or the Distributor may also make other additional payments out of its own assets as described under “Other Payments” below.

Marketing Support Payments and Program Servicing Payments

The Adviser and/or the Distributor may make payments for marketing support and/or program servicing to selected Intermediaries that are registered as holders or dealers of record for accounts invested in one or more of the Nuveen Mutual Funds or that make Nuveen Mutual Fund shares available through employee benefit plans or fee-based advisory programs to compensate them for the variety of services they provide.

Marketing Support Payments . Services for which an Intermediary receives marketing support payments may include business planning assistance, advertising, educating the Intermediary’s personnel about the Nuveen Mutual Funds in connection with shareholder financial planning needs, placement on the Intermediary’s preferred or recommended fund company list, and access to sales meetings, sales representatives and management representatives of the Intermediary. In addition, Intermediaries may be compensated for enabling representatives of the Adviser and/or the Distributor

 

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to participate in and/or present at conferences or seminars, sales or training programs for invited registered representatives and other employees, client and investor events and other events sponsored by the Intermediary.

The Adviser and/or the Distributor compensate Intermediaries differently depending upon, among other factors, the number or value of Nuveen Mutual Funds shares that the Intermediary sells or may sell, the value of the assets invested in the Nuveen Mutual Funds by the Intermediary’s customers, redemption rates, ability to attract and retain assets, reputation in the industry and the level and/or type of marketing assistance and educational activities provided by the Intermediary. Such payments are generally asset-based but also may include the payment of a lump sum.

Program Servicing Payments . Services for which an Intermediary receives program servicing payments typically include recordkeeping, reporting, or transaction processing, but may also include services rendered in connection with fund/investment selection and monitoring, employee enrollment and education, plan balance rollover or separation, or other similar services. An Intermediary may perform program services itself or may arrange with a third party to perform program services.

Program servicing payments typically apply to employee benefit plans, such as retirement plans, or fee-based advisory programs but may apply to retail sales and assets in certain situations. The payments are based on such factors as the type and nature of services or support furnished by the Intermediary and are generally asset-based.

Marketing Support and Program Servicing Payment Guidelines. In the case of any one Intermediary, marketing support and program servicing payments are not expected, with certain limited exceptions, to exceed, in the aggregate, 0.35% of the average net assets of Fund shares attributable to that Intermediary on an annual basis. In connection with the sale of a business by U.S. Bank N.A. to Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company (“ Great-West ”), the Adviser and/or the Distributor has a services agreement with GWFS Equities, Inc., an affiliate of Great-West, which provides for payments of up to 0.60% of the average net assets of Fund shares attributable to GWFS Equities, Inc. on an annual basis.

Other Payments

From time to time, the Adviser and/or the Distributor, at its expense, may provide other compensation to Intermediaries that sell or arrange for the sale of shares of the Funds, which may be in addition to marketing support and program servicing payments described above. For example, the Adviser and/or the Distributor may: (i) compensate Intermediaries for National Securities Clearing Corporation networking system services (e.g., shareholder communication, account statements, trade confirmations, and tax reporting) on an asset-based or per account basis; (ii) compensate Intermediaries for providing Fund shareholder trading information; (iii) make one-time or periodic payments to reimburse selected Intermediaries for items such as ticket charges (i.e., fees that an Intermediary charges its representatives for effecting transactions in Fund shares) of up to $25 per purchase or exchange order, operational charges (e.g., fees that an Intermediary charges for establishing a Fund on its trading system), and literature printing and/or distribution costs; (iv) at the direction of a retirement plan’s sponsor, reimburse or pay direct expenses of an employee benefit plan that would otherwise be payable by the plan; and (v) provide payments to broker-dealers to help defray their technology or infrastructure costs.

When not provided for in a marketing support or program servicing agreement, the Adviser and/or the Distributor may pay Intermediaries for enabling the Adviser and/or the Distributor to participate in and/or present at conferences or seminars, sales or training programs for invited registered representatives and other Intermediary employees, client and investor events and other Intermediary-sponsored events, and for travel expenses, including lodging incurred by registered representatives and other employees in connection with prospecting, asset retention and due diligence trips. These payments may vary depending upon the nature of the event. The Adviser and/or the Distributor make payments for such events as it deems appropriate, subject to its internal guidelines and applicable law.

The Adviser and/or the Distributor occasionally sponsors due diligence meetings for registered representatives during which they receive updates on various Nuveen Mutual Funds and are afforded the opportunity to speak with portfolio managers. Although invitations to these meetings are not conditioned on selling a specific number of shares, those who have shown an interest in Nuveen

 

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Mutual Funds are more likely to be considered. To the extent permitted by their firm’s policies and procedures, all or a portion of registered representatives’ expenses in attending these meetings may be covered by the Adviser and/or the Distributor.

Representatives of the Distributor or its affiliates may receive additional compensation from the Adviser and/or the Distributor if certain targets are met for sales of one or more Nuveen Mutual Funds. Such compensation may vary by Fund and by Intermediary.

Other compensation may be offered to the extent not prohibited by state laws or any self-regulatory agency, such as FINRA. Investors can ask their Intermediary for information about any payments it receives from the Adviser and/or the Distributor and the services it provides for those payments.

Investors may wish to take Intermediary payment arrangements into account when considering and evaluating any recommendations relating to Fund shares.

Intermediaries Receiving Additional Payments

The following is a list of Intermediaries receiving one or more of the types of payments discussed above as of February 20, 2012:

ADP Broker-Dealer, Inc.

American Enterprise Investment Services, Inc.

American United Life Insurance Company

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Ascensus (formerly BISYS Retirement Services, Inc.)

Banc of America Investment Services, Inc.

Benefit Plans Administrative Services, Inc.

Benefit Trust Company

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc./Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC

Commonwealth Equity Services, LLP, DBA Commonwealth Financial Network

Country Trust Bank

CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc.

Digital Retirement Solutions, Inc.

Dyatech, LLC

ExpertPlan, Inc.

Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC/National Financial Services LLC

Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company, Inc.

Genesis Employee Benefits, Inc. DBA America’s VEBA Solution

GWFS Equities, Inc.

Hartford Life Insurance Company

Hartford Securities Distribution Company, Inc.

Hewitt Associates LLC

ICMA Retirement Corporation

ING Institutional Plan Services, LLC/ING Investment Advisors, LLC (formerly CitiStreet

LLC/CitiStreet Advisors LLC)

ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company/ING Institutional Plan Services LLC

J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services, LLC

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC

Leggette Actuaries, Inc.

Lincoln Retirement Services Company LLC/AMG Service Corp.

Linsco/Private Ledger Corp.

Marshall & Ilsley Trust Company, N.A.

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company

Mercer HR Outsourcing LLC

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.

MetLife Securities, Inc.

Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation

Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated/Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC

 

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MSCS Financial Services, LLC

Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.

Newport Retirement Services, Inc.

NYLife Distributors LLC

Pershing LLC

Princeton Retirement Group/GPC Securities, Inc.

Principal Life Insurance Company

Prudential Insurance Company of America (The)

Prudential Investment Management Services, LLC/Prudential Investments LLC

Raymond James & Associates/Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

RBC Dain Rauscher, Inc.

Reliance Trust Company

Retirement Plan Company, LLC (The)

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.

Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc.

T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc./T. Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services, Inc.

TD Ameritrade, Inc.

TD Ameritrade Trust Company (formerly Fiserv Trust Company/International

Clearing Trust Company)

TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC

U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc.

U.S. Bank N.A.

UBS Financial Services, Inc.

Unified Trust Company, N.A.

VALIC Retirement Services Company (formerly AIG Retirement Services Company)

Vanguard Group, Inc.

Wachovia Bank, N.A.

Wachovia Securities, LLC

Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Wilmington Trust Company

Wilmington Trust Retirement and Institutional Services Company (formerly AST Capital Trust Company)

Any additions, modifications or deletions to the list of Intermediaries identified above that have occurred since February 20, 2012 are not reflected in the list.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The audited financial statements for each Fund’s most recent fiscal year appear in each Fund’s Annual Report, dated October 31, 2011. Each Fund’s Annual Report is incorporated by reference into this Statement of Additional Information and is available without charge by calling (800) 257-8787.

 

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APPENDIX A

RATINGS OF INVESTMENTS

A rating of a rating service represents that service’s opinion as to the credit quality of the rated security. However, such ratings are general and cannot be considered absolute standards of quality or guarantees as to the creditworthiness of an issuer. A rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold a security, because it does not take into account market value or suitability for a particular investor. Market values of debt securities may change as a result of a variety of factors unrelated to credit quality, including changes in market interest rates.

When a security has been rated by more than one service, the ratings may not coincide, and each rating should be evaluated independently. Ratings are based on current information furnished by the issuer or obtained by the rating services from other sources which they consider reliable. Ratings may be changed, suspended or withdrawn as a result of changes in or unavailability of such information, or for other reasons. In general, the Funds are not required to dispose of a security if its rating declines after it is purchased, although they may consider doing so.

Ratings of Long-Term Corporate Debt Obligations

Standard & Poor’s

 

AAA: An obligation rated AAA has the highest rating assigned by Standard & Poor’s. The obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong.

 

AA: An obligation rated AA differs from the highest rated obligations only in small degree. The obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very strong.

 

A: An obligation rated A is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than bonds in higher rated categories. However, the obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is still strong.

 

BBB: An obligation rated BBB exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

Obligations rated BB, B, CCC, CC, and C are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. BB indicates the least degree of speculation and C the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.

 

BB: An obligation rated BB is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor’s inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

 

B: An obligation rated B is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated BB, but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor’s capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

 

CCC: An obligation rated CCC is currently vulnerable to nonpayment, and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

 

CC: An obligation rated CC is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment.

 

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C: A subordinated debt or preferred stock obligation rated C is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment. The C rating may be used to cover a situation where a bankruptcy petition has been filed or similar action taken, but payments on this obligation are being continued. A C also will be assigned to a preferred stock issue in arrears on dividends or sinking fund payments, but that is currently paying.

 

D: An obligation rated D is in payment default. The D rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due even if the applicable grace period has not expired, unless Standard & Poor’s believes that such payments will be made during such grace period. The D rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of a similar action if payments on an obligation are jeopardized.

The ratings from AA to CCC may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories.

Moody’s

 

Aaa: Bonds and preferred stock that are rated Aaa are judged to be of the best quality. They carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as “gilt edge.” Interest payments are protected by a large or exceptionally stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements are likely to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to impair the fundamentally strong position of such issues.

 

Aa: Bonds and preferred stock that are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all standards. Together with the Aaa group, they comprise what are generally known as high-grade bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of protection may not be as large as in Aaa securities, or fluctuation of protective elements may be of greater amplitude, or there may be other elements present which make the long-term risks appear somewhat greater than in Aaa securities.

 

A: Bonds and preferred stock that are rated A possess many favorable investment attributes and are to be considered as upper-medium-grade obligations. Factors giving security to principal and interest are considered adequate, but elements may be present which suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future.

 

Baa: Bonds and preferred stock that are rated Baa are considered as medium-grade obligations (i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured). Interest payments and principal security appear adequate for the present, but certain protective elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great length of time. Such securities lack outstanding investment characteristics, and in fact have speculative characteristics as well.

 

Ba: Bonds and preferred stock that are rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements; their future cannot be considered as well assured. Often the protection of interest and principal payments may be very moderate, and thereby not well safeguarded during both good and bad times over the future. Uncertainty of position characterizes issues in this class.

 

B: Bonds and preferred stock that are rated B generally lack characteristics of the desirable investment. Assurance of interest and principal payments or of maintenance of other terms of the contract over any long period of time may be small.

 

Caa: Bonds and preferred stock that are rated Caa are of poor standing. Such issues may be in default or there may be present elements of danger with respect to principal or interest.

 

Ca: Bonds and preferred stock that are rated Ca represent obligations that are speculative in a high degree. Such issues are often in default or have other marked shortcomings.

 

C: Bonds and preferred stock that are rated C are the lowest rated class of bonds, and issues so rated can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of ever attaining any real investment standing.

 

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Moody’s applies numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 in each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category.

Fitch

 

AAA: Securities considered to be investment grade and of the highest credit quality. These ratings denote the lowest expectation of credit risk and are assigned only in case of exceptionally strong capacity for timely payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.

 

AA: Securities considered to be investment grade and of very high credit quality. These ratings denote a very low expectation of credit risk and indicate very strong capacity for timely payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.

 

A: Securities considered to be investment grade and of high credit quality. These ratings denote a low expectation of credit risk and indicate strong capacity for timely payment of financial commitments. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to changes in circumstances or in economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.

 

BBB: Securities considered to be investment grade and of good credit quality. These ratings denote that there is currently a low expectation of credit risk. The capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is considered adequate, but adverse changes in circumstances and in economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity. This is the lowest investment grade category.

 

BB: Securities considered to be speculative. These ratings indicate that there is a possibility of credit risk developing, particularly as the result of adverse economic change over time; however, business or financial alternatives may be available to allow financial commitments to be met. Securities rated in this category are not investment grade.

 

B: Securities are considered highly speculative. These ratings indicate that significant credit risk is present, but a limited margin of safety remains. Financial commitments are currently being met; however, capacity for continued payment is contingent upon a sustained, favorable business and economic environment.

 

CCC, CC and C: Securities have high default risk. Default is a real possibility, and capacity for meeting financial commitments is solely reliant upon sustained, favorable business or economic developments. CC ratings indicate that default of some kind appears probable, and C ratings signal imminent default.

 

DDD, DD and D: Securities are in default. The ratings of obligations in this category are based on their prospects for achieving partial or full recovery in a reorganization or liquidation of the obligor. While expected recovery values are highly speculative and cannot be estimated with any precision, the following serve as general guidelines. DDD obligations have the highest potential for recovery, around 90%-100% of outstanding amounts and accrued interest. DD indicates potential recoveries in the range of 50%-90%, and D the lowest recovery potential, i.e., below 50%.

Entities rated in this category have defaulted on some or all of their obligations. Entities rated DDD have the highest prospect for resumption of performance or continued operation with or without a formal reorganization process. Entities rated DD and D are generally undergoing a formal reorganization or liquidation process; those rated DD are likely to satisfy a higher portion of their outstanding obligations, while entities rated D have a poor prospect for repaying all obligations.

The ratings from AA to CCC may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show the relative standing within the major rating categories.

 

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Ratings of Commercial Paper

Standard & Poor’s

Commercial paper ratings are graded into four categories, ranging from A for the highest quality obligations to D for the lowest. None of the Funds will purchase commercial paper rated A-3 or lower.

 

A-1: A short-term obligation rated A-1 is rated in the highest category by Standard & Poor’s. The obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is strong. Within this category, certain obligations are designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on these obligations is extremely strong.

 

A-2: A short-term obligation rated A-2 is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher rating categories. However, the obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is satisfactory.

 

A-3: A short-term obligation rated A-3 exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.

Moody’s

Moody’s employs the following three designations, all judged to be investment grade, to indicate the relative repayment capacity of rated issuers. None of the Funds will purchase Prime-3 commercial paper.

 

Prime-1: Issuers rated Prime-1 (or supporting institutions) have a superior ability for repayment of senior short-term debt obligations. Prime-1 repayment ability will often be evidenced by many of the following characteristics:

 

   

Leading market positions in well-established industries.

 

   

High rates of return on funds employed.

 

   

Conservative capitalization structure with moderate reliance on debt and ample asset protection.

 

   

Broad margins in earnings coverage of fixed financial charges and high internal cash generation.

 

   

Well-established access to a range of financial markets and assured sources of alternate liquidity.

 

Prime-2: Issuers rated Prime-2 (or supporting institutions) have a strong ability for repayment of senior short-term debt obligations. This will normally be evidenced by many of the characteristics cited above but to a lesser degree. Earnings trends and coverage ratios, while sound, may be more subject to variation. Capitalization characteristics, while still appropriate, may be more affected by external conditions. Ample alternate liquidity is maintained.

 

Prime-3: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-3 have an acceptable ability for repayment of senior short-term obligations. The effect of industry characteristics and market compositions may be more pronounced. Variability in earnings and profitability may result in changes in the level of debt-protection measurements and may require relatively high financial leverage. Adequate alternate liquidity is maintained.

 

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Fitch

Fitch employs the following three designations, all judged to be investment grade, to indicate the relative repayment capacity of rated issuers. None of the Funds will purchase F3 commercial paper.

 

F1: Securities possess the highest credit quality. This designation indicates the strongest capacity for timely payment of financial commitments and may have an added “+” to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.

 

F2: Securities possess good credit quality. This designation indicates a satisfactory capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, but the margin of safety is not as great as in the case of the higher ratings.

 

F3: Securities possess fair credit quality. This designation indicates that the capacity for timely payments of financial commitments is adequate; however, near-term adverse changes could result in a reduction to non-investment grade.

 

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APPENDIX B

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc.

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

Effective Date: January 1, 2011

I. I NTRODUCTION

Nuveen Fund Advisors, Inc. (“ Adviser ”) is an investment adviser for the Nuveen Funds (the “ Funds ”) and for other accounts (collectively, with the Funds, “ Accounts ”). As such, Accounts may confer upon Adviser complete discretion to vote proxies. It is Adviser’s duty to vote proxies in the best interests of its clients (which may involve affirmatively deciding that voting the proxies may not be in the best interests of certain clients on certain matters). In voting proxies, Adviser also seeks to enhance total investment return for its clients.

When Adviser contracts with another investment adviser to act as a sub-adviser for its Accounts, Adviser delegates proxy voting responsibility to the sub-adviser (each a “ Sub-Adviser ”). Where Adviser has delegated proxy voting responsibility, the Sub-Adviser will be responsible for developing and adhering to its own proxy voting policies, subject to oversight by Adviser.

II. P OLICIES AND P ROCEDURES

Consistent with its oversight responsibilities, Adviser has adopted the following Sub-Adviser oversight policies and procedures:

1. Prior to approval of any sub-advisory contract by Adviser or the Board of Directors of the Funds, as applicable, Adviser’s Compliance reviews the Sub-Adviser’s proxy voting policy (each a “ Sub-Adviser Policy ”) to ensure that such Sub-Adviser Policy is designed in the best interests of Adviser’s clients. Thereafter, at least annually, Adviser’s Compliance reviews and approves material changes to each Sub-Adviser Policy.

2. On a quarterly basis, Adviser’s Investment Operations will request and review reports from each Sub-Adviser reflecting any overrides of its Sub-Adviser Policy or conflicts of interest addressed during the previous quarter, and other matters Adviser’s Investment Operations deems appropriate. Any material issues arising from such review will be reported to Adviser’s management and if appropriate, the Board of Directors of the Funds.

III. P OLICY O WNER

Chief Compliance Officer

IV. R ESPONSIBLE P ARTIES

Compliance

Investment Operations

 

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Nuveen Asset Management, LLC

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

Effective Date: January 1, 2011

I. General Principles

A. Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (“ Adviser ”) is an investment sub-adviser for certain of the Nuveen Funds (the “ Funds ”) and investment adviser for institutional and other separately managed accounts (collectively, with the Funds, “ Accounts ”). As such, Accounts may confer upon Adviser complete discretion to vote proxies. It is Adviser’s duty to vote proxies in the best interests of its clients (which may involve affirmatively deciding that voting the proxies may not be in the best interests of certain clients on certain matters 1 ). In voting proxies, Adviser also seeks to enhance total investment return for its clients.

B. If Adviser contracts with another investment adviser to act as a sub-adviser for an Account, Adviser may delegate proxy voting responsibility to the sub-adviser. Where Adviser has delegated proxy voting responsibility, the sub-adviser will be responsible for developing and adhering to its own proxy voting policies, subject to oversight by Adviser.

C. Adviser’s Investment Policy Committee (“ IPC ”), comprised of the firm’s most senior investment professionals, is charged with oversight of the proxy voting policies and procedures. The IPC is responsible for (1) approving the proxy voting policies and procedures, and (2) oversight of the activities of Adviser’s Proxy Voting Committee (“ PVC ”). The PVC is responsible for providing an administrative framework to facilitate and monitor Adviser’s exercise of its fiduciary duty to vote client proxies and fulfill the obligations of reporting and recordkeeping under the federal securities laws.

II. Policies

The IPC, after reviewing and concluding that such policies are reasonably designed to vote proxies in the best interests of clients, has approved and adopted the proxy voting policies of Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. (“ ISS ”), a leading national provider of proxy voting administrative and research services. As a result, such policies set forth Adviser’s positions on recurring proxy issues and criteria for addressing non-recurring issues. These policies are reviewed periodically by ISS, and therefore are subject to change. Even though it has adopted ISS policies, Adviser maintains the fiduciary responsibility for all proxy voting decisions.

III. Procedures

A. Supervision of Proxy Voting Service. The PVC shall supervise the relationship with Adviser’s proxy voting service, ISS. ISS apprises Adviser of shareholder meeting dates, provides research on proxy proposals and voting recommendations, and casts the actual proxy votes. ISS also serves as Adviser’s proxy voting record keeper and generates reports on how proxies were voted.

B. Conflicts of Interest.

1. The following relationships or circumstances may give rise to conflicts of interest: 2

 

  a. The issuer or proxy proponent (e.g., a special interest group) is Madison Dearborn Partners, a private equity firm and affiliate of Adviser (“ MDP ”), or a company that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with MDP.

 

1   Adviser may not vote proxies associated with the securities of any issuer if as a result of voting, subsequent purchases or sales of such securities would be blocked. However, Adviser may decide, on an individual security basis that it is in the best interests of its clients to vote the proxy associated with such a security, taking into account the loss of liquidity. In addition, Adviser may not to vote proxies where the voting would in Adviser’s judgment result in some other financial, legal, regulatory disability or burden to the client (such as imputing control with respect to the issuer) or subject to resolution of any conflict of interest as provided herein, to Adviser.
2   A conflict of interest shall not be considered material for the purposes of these Policies and Procedures in respect of a specific vote or circumstance if the matter to be voted on relates to a restructuring of the terms of existing securities or the issuance of new securities or a similar matter arising out of the holding of securities, other than common equity, in the context of a bankruptcy or threatened bankruptcy of the issuer, even if a conflict described in III.B.1a.-d is present.

 

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  b. The issuer is an entity in which an executive officer of Adviser or a spouse or domestic partner of any such executive officer is or was (within the past three years of the proxy vote) an executive officer or director.

 

  c. The issuer is a registered or unregistered fund for which Adviser or another Nuveen adviser serves as investment adviser or sub-adviser.

 

  d. Any other circumstances that Adviser is aware of where Adviser’s duty to serve its clients’ interests, typically referred to as its “duty of loyalty,” could be materially compromised.

2. Adviser will vote proxies in the best interest of its clients regardless of such real or perceived conflicts of interest. By adopting ISS policies, Adviser believes the risk related to conflicts will be minimized.

3. To further minimize this risk, the IPC will review ISS’ conflict avoidance policy at least annually to ensure that it adequately addresses both the actual and perceived conflicts of interest the proxy voting service may face.

4. In the event that ISS faces a material conflict of interest with respect to a specific vote, the PVC shall direct ISS how to vote. The PVC shall receive voting direction from the Head of Research, who will seek voting direction from appropriate investment personnel. Before doing so, however, the PVC will confirm that Adviser faces no material conflicts of its own with respect to the specific proxy vote.

5. If the PVC concludes that a material conflict does exist, it will recommend to the IPC a course of action designed to address the conflict. Such actions could include, but are not limited to:

 

  a. Obtaining instructions from the affected client(s) on how to vote the proxy;

 

  b. Disclosing the conflict to the affected client(s) and seeking their consent to permit Adviser to vote the proxy;

 

  c. Voting in proportion to the other shareholders;

 

  d. Recusing an IPC member from all discussion or consideration of the matter, if the material conflict is due to such person’s actual or potential conflict of interest; or

 

  e. Following the recommendation of a different independent third party.

6. In addition to all of the above-mentioned and other conflicts, members of the IPC and the PVC must notify Adviser’s Chief Compliance Officer of any direct, indirect or perceived improper influence exerted by any employee, officer or director within the MDP affiliate or Fund complex with regard to how Adviser should vote proxies. The Chief Compliance Officer will investigate the allegations and will report the findings to Adviser’s President and the General Counsel. If it is determined that improper influence was attempted, appropriate action shall be taken. Such appropriate action may include disciplinary action, notification of the appropriate senior managers within the MDP affiliate, or notification of the appropriate regulatory authorities. In all cases, the IPC shall not consider any improper influence in determining how to vote proxies, and will vote in the best interests of clients.

C. Proxy Vote Override. From time to time, a portfolio manager of an Account (a “ Portfolio Manager ”) may initiate action to override the ISS recommendation for a particular vote. Any such override by a NAM Portfolio Manager (but not a sub-adviser Portfolio Manager) shall be reviewed by Adviser’s Legal Department for material conflicts. If the Legal Department determines that no material conflicts exist, the approval of one investment professional on the IPC or the Head of Equity Research shall authorize the override. If a material conflict exists the conflict and, ultimately, the override recommendation will be addressed pursuant to the procedures described above under “Conflicts of Interest.”

D. Securities Lending.

1. In order to generate incremental revenue, some clients may participate in a securities lending program. If a client has elected to participate in the lending program then it will not have the right to vote the proxies of any securities that are on loan as of the shareholder meeting record date. A client, or a Portfolio Manager, may place restrictions on loaning securities and/or recall a security on loan at any time. Such actions must be affected prior to the record date for a meeting if the purpose for the restriction or recall is to secure the vote.

 

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2. Portfolio Managers and/or analysts who become aware of upcoming proxy issues relating to any securities in portfolios they manage, or issuers they follow, will consider the desirability of recalling the affected securities that are on loan or restricting the affected securities prior to the record date for the matter. If the proxy issue is determined to be material, and the determination is made prior to the shareholder meeting record date the Portfolio Manager(s) will contact the Securities Lending Agent to recall securities on loan or restrict the loaning of any security held in any portfolio they manage, if they determine that it is in the best interest of shareholders to do so. Training regarding the process to recall securities on loan or restrict the loaning of securities is given to all Portfolio Managers and analysts.

E. Proxy Voting for ERISA Clients. If a proxy voting issue arises for an ERISA client, Adviser is prohibited from voting shares with respect to any issue advanced by a party in interest of the ERISA client.

F. Proxy Voting Records. As required by Rule 204-2 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Adviser shall make and retain five types of records relating to proxy voting; (a) proxy voting policies and procedures; (b) proxy statements received for client and fund securities; (c) records of votes cast on behalf of clients and funds; (d) records of written requests for proxy voting information and written responses from the Adviser to either a written or oral request; and (e) any documents prepared by the adviser that were material to making a proxy voting decision or that memorialized the basis for the decision. Adviser may rely on ISS to make and retain on Adviser’s behalf records pertaining to the rule.

G. Fund of Funds Provision . In instances where Adviser provides investment advice to a fund of funds that acquires shares of affiliated funds or three percent or more of the outstanding voting securities of an unaffiliated fund, the acquiring fund shall vote the shares in the same proportion as the vote of all other shareholders of the acquired fund. If compliance with this policy results in a vote of any shares in a manner different than the ISS recommendation, such vote will not require compliance with the Proxy Vote Override procedures set forth above.

H. Legacy Securities. To the extent that Adviser receives proxies for securities that are transferred into an Account’s portfolio that were not recommended or selected by Adviser and are sold or expected to be sold promptly in an orderly manner (“legacy securities”), Adviser will generally instruct ISS to refrain from voting such proxies. In such circumstances, since legacy securities are expected to be sold promptly, voting proxies on such securities would not further Adviser’s interest in maximizing the value of client investments. Adviser may agree to an institutional Account’s special request to vote a legacy security proxy, and would instruct ISS to vote such proxy in accordance with its guidelines.

I. Review and Reports.

1. The PVC shall maintain a review schedule. The schedule shall include reviews for the proxy voting policy (including the policies of any sub-adviser), the proxy voting record, account maintenance, and other reviews as deemed appropriate by the PVC. The PVC shall review the schedule at least annually.

2. The PVC will report to the IPC with respect to all identified conflicts and how they were addressed. These reports will include all Accounts, including those that are sub-advised. With respect to the review of votes cast on behalf of investments by the Funds, such review will also be reported to the Board of Directors of the Funds at each of their regularly scheduled meetings. Adviser also shall provide the Funds that it sub-advises with information necessary for preparing Form N-PX.

K. Vote Disclosure to Clients. Adviser’s institutional and separately managed account clients can contact their relationship manager for more information on Adviser’s policies and the proxy voting record for their account. The information available includes name of issuer, ticker/CUSIP, shareholder meeting date, description of item and Adviser’s vote.

 

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IV. Policy Owner

IPC

V. Responsible Parties

IPC

PVC

ADV Review Team

RiskMetrics Group’s U.S. Proxy Voting Guidelines Concise Summary

(Digest of Selected Key Guidelines)

January 22, 2010

1. Routine/Miscellaneous:

Auditor Ratification

Vote FOR proposals to ratify auditors, unless any of the following apply:

 

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An auditor has a financial interest in or association with the company, and is therefore not independent;

 

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There is reason to believe that the independent auditor has rendered an opinion which is neither accurate nor indicative of the company’s financial position;

 

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Poor accounting practices are identified that rise to a serious level of concern, such as: fraud; misapplication of GAAP; and material weaknesses identified in Section 404 disclosures; or

 

  ¡    

Fees for non-audit services (“Other” fees) are excessive.

Non-audit fees are excessive if:

 

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Non-audit (“other”) fees exceed audit fees + audit-related fees + tax compliance/preparation fees

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on shareholder proposals asking companies to prohibit or limit their auditors from engaging in non-audit services.

 

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Vote CASE-BY-CASE on shareholder proposals asking for audit firm rotation, taking into account:

 

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The tenure of the audit firm;

 

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The length of rotation specified in the proposal;

 

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Any significant audit-related issues at the company;

 

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The number of Audit Committee meetings held each year;

 

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The number of financial experts serving on the committee; and

 

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Whether the company has a periodic renewal process where the auditor is evaluated for both audit quality and competitive price.

2. Board of Directors:

Votes on director nominees should be determined on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Four fundamental principles apply when determining votes on director nominees:

Board Accountability

Board Responsiveness

Director Independence

Director Competence

 

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Board Accountability

Problematic Takeover Defenses

VOTE WITHHOLD/AGAINST 3 the entire board of directors (except new nominees 4 , who should be considered on a CASE-by-CASE basis), if:

 

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The board is classified, and a continuing director responsible for a problematic governance issue at the board/committee level that would warrant a withhold/against vote recommendation is not up for election—any or all appropriate nominees (except new) may be held accountable;

 

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The company’s poison pill has a “dead-hand” or “modified dead-hand” feature. Vote withhold/against every year until this feature is removed;

 

  ¡    

The board adopts a poison pill with a term of more than 12 months (“long-term pill”), or renews any existing pill, including any “short-term” pill (12 months or less), without shareholder approval. A commitment or policy that puts a newly-adopted pill to a binding shareholder vote may potentially offset an adverse vote recommendation. Review such companies with classified boards every year, and such companies with annually-elected boards at least once every three years, and vote AGAINST or WITHHOLD votes from all nominees if the company still maintains a non-shareholder-approved poison pill. This policy applies to all companies adopting or renewing pills after the announcement of this policy (Nov 19, 2009);

 

  ¡    

The board makes a material adverse change to an existing poison pill without shareholder approval.

Vote CASE-By-CASE on all nominees if the board adopts a poison pill with a term of 12 months or less (“short-term pill”) without shareholder approval, taking into account the following factors:

 

  ¡    

The date of the pill’s adoption relative to the date of the next meeting of shareholders- i.e. whether the company had time to put the pill on ballot for shareholder ratification given the circumstances;

 

  ¡    

The issuer’s rationale;

 

  ¡    

The issuer’s governance structure and practices; and

 

  ¡    

The issuer’s track record of accountability to shareholders.

Problematic Audit-Related Practices

Generally, vote AGAINST or WITHHOLD from the members of the Audit Committee if:

 

  ¡    

The non-audit fees paid to the auditor are excessive (see discussion under “Auditor Ratification”);

 

  ¡    

The company receives an adverse opinion on the company’s financial statements from its auditor; or

 

  ¡    

There is persuasive evidence that the audit committee entered into an inappropriate indemnification agreement with its auditor that limits the ability of the company, or its shareholders, to pursue legitimate legal recourse against the audit firm.

 

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In general, companies with a plurality vote standard use “Withhold” as the valid contrary vote option in director elections; companies with a majority vote standard use “Against”. However, it will vary by company and the proxy must be checked to determine the valid contrary vote option for the particular company.

4   A “new nominee” is any current nominee who has not already been elected by shareholders and who joined the board after the problematic action in question transpired. If RMG cannot determine whether the nominee joined the board before or after the problematic action transpired, the nominee will be considered a “new nominee” if he or she joined the board within the 12 months prior to the upcoming shareholder meeting.

 

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Vote CASE-by-CASE on members of the Audit Committee and/or the full board if:

 

  ¡    

Poor accounting practices are identified that rise to a level of serious concern, such as: fraud; misapplication of GAAP; and material weaknesses identified in Section 404 disclosures. Examine the severity, breadth, chronological sequence and duration, as well as the company’s efforts at remediation or corrective actions, in determining whether WITHHOLD/AGAINST votes are warranted.

Problematic Compensation Practices

VOTE WITHHOLD/AGAINST the members of the Compensation Committee and potentially the full board if:

 

  ¡    

There is a negative correlation between chief executive pay and company performance (see Pay for Performance Policy);

 

  ¡    

The company reprices underwater options for stock, cash, or other consideration without prior shareholder approval, even if allowed in the firm’s equity plan;

 

  ¡    

The company fails to submit one-time transfers of stock options to a shareholder vote;

 

  ¡    

The company fails to fulfill the terms of a burn rate commitment made to shareholders;

 

  ¡    

The company has problematic pay practices. Problematic pay practices may warrant withholding votes from the CEO and potentially the entire board as well.

Other Problematic Governance Practices

VOTE WITHHOLD/AGAINST the entire board of directors (except new nominees, who should be considered on a CASE-by-CASE basis), if:

 

  ¡    

The company’s proxy indicates that not all directors attended 75 percent of the aggregate board and committee meetings, but fails to provide the required disclosure of the names of the director(s) involved. If this information cannot be obtained, withhold from all incumbent directors;

 

  ¡    

The board lacks accountability and oversight, coupled with sustained poor performance relative to peers. Sustained poor performance is measured by one- and three-year total shareholder returns in the bottom half of a company’s four-digit GICS industry group (Russell 3000 companies only). Take into consideration the company’s five-year total shareholder return and five-year operational metrics. Problematic provisions include but are not limited to:

 

   

A classified board structure;

 

   

A supermajority vote requirement;

 

   

Majority vote standard for director elections with no carve out for contested elections;

 

   

The inability for shareholders to call special meetings;

 

   

The inability for shareholders to act by written consent;

 

   

A dual-class structure; and/or

 

   

A non-shareholder approved poison pill.

Under extraordinary circumstances, vote AGAINST or WITHHOLD from directors individually, committee members, or the entire board, due to:

 

  ¡    

Material failures of governance, stewardship, or fiduciary responsibilities at the company;

 

  ¡    

Failure to replace management as appropriate; or

 

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Egregious actions related to the director(s)’ service on other boards that raise substantial doubt about his or her ability to effectively oversee management and serve the best interests of shareholders at any company.

 

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Board Responsiveness

Vote WITHHOLD/AGAINST the entire board of directors (except new nominees, who should be considered on a CASE-by-CASE basis), if:

 

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The board failed to act on a shareholder proposal that received approval by a majority of the shares outstanding the previous year (a management proposal with other than a FOR recommendation by management will not be considered as sufficient action taken);

 

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The board failed to act on a shareholder proposal that received approval of the majority of shares cast for the previous two consecutive years (a management proposal with other than a FOR recommendation by management will not be considered as sufficient action taken);

 

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The board failed to act on takeover offers where the majority of the shareholders tendered their shares; or

 

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At the previous board election, any director received more than 50 percent withhold/against votes of the shares cast and the company has failed to address the issue(s) that caused the high withhold/against vote.

Director Independence

Vote WITHHOLD/AGAINST Inside Directors and Affiliated Outside Directors (per the Categorization of Directors in the Summary Guidelines) when:

 

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The inside or affiliated outside director serves on any of the three key committees: audit, compensation, or nominating;

 

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The company lacks an audit, compensation, or nominating committee so that the full board functions as that committee;

 

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The company lacks a formal nominating committee, even if the board attests that the independent directors fulfill the functions of such a committee; or

 

  ¡    

The full board is less than majority independent.

Director Competence

Vote AGAINST or WITHHOLD from individual directors who:

 

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Attend less than 75 percent of the board and committee meetings without a valid excuse, such as illness, service to the nation, work on behalf of the company, or funeral obligations. If the company provides meaningful public or private disclosure explaining the director’s absences, evaluate the information on a CASE-BY-CASE basis taking into account the following factors:

 

   

Degree to which absences were due to an unavoidable conflict;

 

   

Pattern of absenteeism; and

 

   

Other extraordinary circumstances underlying the director’s absence;

 

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Sit on more than six public company boards;

 

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Are CEOs of public companies who sit on the boards of more than two public companies besides their own—withhold only at their outside boards.

Voting for Director Nominees in Contested Elections

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on the election of directors in contested elections, considering the following factors:

 

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Long-term financial performance of the target company relative to its industry;

 

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Management’s track record;

 

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Background to the proxy contest;

 

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Qualifications of director nominees (both slates);

 

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Strategic plan of dissident slate and quality of critique against management;

 

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Likelihood that the proposed goals and objectives can be achieved (both slates);

 

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Stock ownership positions.

 

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Independent Chair (Separate Chair/CEO)

Generally vote FOR shareholder proposals requiring that the chairman’s position be filled by an independent director, unless the company satisfies all of the following criteria:

The company maintains the following counterbalancing features:

 

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Designated lead director, elected by and from the independent board members with clearly delineated and comprehensive duties. (The role may alternatively reside with a presiding director, vice chairman, or rotating lead director; however the director must serve a minimum of one year in order to qualify as a lead director.) The duties should include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

   

presides at all meetings of the board at which the chairman is not present, including executive sessions of the independent directors;

 

   

serves as liaison between the chairman and the independent directors;

 

   

approves information sent to the board;

 

   

approves meeting agendas for the board;

 

   

approves meeting schedules to assure that there is sufficient time for discussion of all agenda items;

 

   

has the authority to call meetings of the independent directors;

 

   

if requested by major shareholders, ensures that he is available for consultation and direct communication;

 

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Two-thirds independent board;

 

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All independent key committees;

 

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Established governance guidelines;

 

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A company in the Russell 3000 universe must not have exhibited sustained poor total shareholder return (TSR) performance, defined as one- and three-year TSR in the bottom half of the company’s four-digit GICS industry group within the Russell 3000 only), unless there has been a change in the Chairman/CEO position within that time;

 

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The company does not have any problematic governance or management issues, examples of which include, but are not limited to:

 

   

Egregious compensation practices;

 

   

Multiple related-party transactions or other issues putting director independence at risk;

 

   

Corporate and/or management scandals;

 

   

Excessive problematic corporate governance provisions; or

 

   

Flagrant board or management actions with potential or realized negative impact on shareholders.

3. Shareholder Rights & Defenses:

Net Operating Loss (NOL) Protective Amendments

For management proposals to adopt a protective amendment for the stated purpose of protecting a company’s net operating losses (“NOLs”), the following factors should be considered on a CASE-BY-CASE basis:

 

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The ownership threshold (NOL protective amendments generally prohibit stock ownership transfers that would result in a new 5-percent holder or increase the stock ownership percentage of an existing five-percent holder);

 

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The value of the NOLs;

 

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Shareholder protection mechanisms (sunset provision or commitment to cause expiration of the protective amendment upon exhaustion or expiration of the NOL);

 

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The company’s existing governance structure including: board independence, existing takeover defenses, track record of responsiveness to shareholders, and any other problematic governance concerns; and

 

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Any other factors that may be applicable.

Poison Pills- Shareholder Proposals to put Pill to a Vote and/or Adopt a Pill Policy

Vote FOR shareholder proposals requesting that the company submit its poison pill to a shareholder vote or redeem it UNLESS the company has: (1) A shareholder approved poison pill in place; or (2) The company has adopted a policy concerning the adoption of a pill in the future specifying that the board will only adopt a shareholder rights plan if either:

 

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Shareholders have approved the adoption of the plan; or

 

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The board, in its exercise of its fiduciary responsibilities, determines that it is in the best interest of shareholders under the circumstances to adopt a pill without the delay in adoption that would result from seeking stockholder approval (i.e., the “fiduciary out” provision). A poison pill adopted under this fiduciary out will be put to a shareholder ratification vote within 12 months of adoption or expire. If the pill is not approved by a majority of the votes cast on this issue, the plan will immediately terminate.

If the shareholder proposal calls for a time period of less than 12 months for shareholder ratification after adoption, vote FOR the proposal, but add the caveat that a vote within 12 months would be considered sufficient implementation.

Poison Pills- Management Proposals to Ratify Poison Pill

Vote CASE-by-CASE on management proposals on poison pill ratification, focusing on the features of the shareholder rights plan. Rights plans should contain the following attributes:

 

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No lower than a 20% trigger, flip-in or flip-over;

 

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A term of no more than three years;

 

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No dead-hand, slow-hand, no-hand or similar feature that limits the ability of a future board to redeem the pill;

 

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Shareholder redemption feature (qualifying offer clause); if the board refuses to redeem the pill 90 days after a qualifying offer is announced, 10 percent of the shares may call a special meeting or seek a written consent to vote on rescinding the pill.

In addition, the rationale for adopting the pill should be thoroughly explained by the company. In examining the request for the pill, take into consideration the company’s existing governance structure, including: board independence, existing takeover defenses, and any problematic governance concerns.

Poison Pills- Management Proposals to ratify a Pill to preserve Net Operating Losses (NOLs)

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on management proposals for poison pill ratification. For management proposals to adopt a poison pill for the stated purpose of preserving a company’s net operating losses (“NOLs”), the following factors are considered on a CASE-BY-CASE basis:

 

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The ownership threshold to transfer (NOL pills generally have a trigger slightly below 5%);

 

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The value of the NOLs;

 

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The term;

 

  ¡    

Shareholder protection mechanisms (sunset provision, or commitment to cause expiration of the pill upon exhaustion or expiration of NOLs);

 

  ¡    

The company’s existing governance structure including: board independence, existing takeover defenses, track record of responsiveness to shareholders, and any other problematic governance concerns; and

 

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Any other factors that may be applicable.

 

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Shareholder Ability to Call Special Meetings

Vote AGAINST management or shareholder proposals to restrict or prohibit shareholders’ ability to call special meetings.

Generally vote FOR management or shareholder proposals that provide shareholders with the ability to call special meetings taking into account the following factors:

 

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Shareholders’ current right to call special meetings;

 

  ¡    

Minimum ownership threshold necessary to call special meetings (10% preferred);

 

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The inclusion of exclusionary or prohibitive language;

 

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Investor ownership structure; and

 

  ¡    

Shareholder support of and management’s response to previous shareholder proposals.

Supermajority Vote Requirements

Vote AGAINST proposals to require a supermajority shareholder vote.

Vote FOR management or shareholder proposals to reduce supermajority vote requirements. However, for companies with shareholder(s) who have significant ownership levels, vote CASE-BY-CASE, taking into account:

 

  ¡    

Ownership structure;

 

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Quorum requirements; and

 

  ¡    

Supermajority vote requirements.

4. Capital Restructuring:

Common Stock Authorization

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance. Take into account company-specific factors which include, at a minimum, the following:

 

  ¡    

Past Board Performance:

 

   

The company’s use of authorized shares during the last three years;

 

   

One- and three-year total shareholder return; and

 

   

The board’s governance structure and practices;

 

  ¡    

The Current Request:

 

   

Disclosure in the proxy statement of the specific reasons for the proposed increase;

 

   

The dilutive impact of the request as determined through an allowable cap generated by RiskMetrics’ quantitative model, which examines the company’s need for shares and its three-year total shareholder return; and

 

   

Risks to shareholders of not approving the request.

Vote AGAINST proposals at companies with more than one class of common stock to increase the number of authorized shares of the class that has superior voting rights.

Preferred Stock

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to increase the number of shares of preferred stock authorized for issuance. Take into account company-specific factors that include, at a minimum, the following:

 

  ¡    

Past Board Performance:

 

   

The company’s use of authorized preferred shares during the last three years;

 

   

One- and three-year total shareholder return; and

 

   

The board’s governance structure and practices;

 

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The Current Request:

 

   

Disclosure in the proxy statement of specific reasons for the proposed increase;

 

   

In cases where the company has existing authorized preferred stock, the dilutive impact of the request as determined through an allowable cap generated by RiskMetrics’ quantitative model, which examines the company’s need for shares and three-year total shareholder return; and

 

   

Whether the shares requested are blank check preferred shares, and whether they are declawed.

Vote AGAINST proposals at companies with more than one class or series of preferred stock to increase the number of authorized shares of the class or series that has superior voting rights.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Vote CASE–BY–CASE on mergers and acquisitions. Review and evaluate the merits and drawbacks of the proposed transaction, balancing various and sometimes countervailing factors including:

 

  ¡    

Valuation - Is the value to be received by the target shareholders (or paid by the acquirer) reasonable? While the fairness opinion may provide an initial starting point for assessing valuation reasonableness, emphasis is placed on the offer premium, market reaction and strategic rationale.

 

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Market reaction - How has the market responded to the proposed deal? A negative market reaction should cause closer scrutiny of a deal.

 

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Strategic rationale - Does the deal make sense strategically? From where is the value derived? Cost and revenue synergies should not be overly aggressive or optimistic, but reasonably achievable. Management should also have a favorable track record of successful integration of historical acquisitions.

 

  ¡    

Negotiations and process - Were the terms of the transaction negotiated at arm’s-length? Was the process fair and equitable? A fair process helps to ensure the best price for shareholders. Significant negotiation “wins” can also signify the deal makers’ competency. The comprehensiveness of the sales process (e.g., full auction, partial auction, no auction) can also affect shareholder value.

 

  ¡    

Conflicts of interest - Are insiders benefiting from the transaction disproportionately and inappropriately as compared to non-insider shareholders? As the result of potential conflicts, the directors and officers of the company may be more likely to vote to approve a merger than if they did not hold these interests. Consider whether these interests may have influenced these directors and officers to support or recommend the merger. The change-in-control figure presented in the “RMG Transaction Summary” section of this report is an aggregate figure that can in certain cases be a misleading indicator of the true value transfer from shareholders to insiders. Where such figure appears to be excessive, analyze the underlying assumptions to determine whether a potential conflict exists.

 

  ¡    

Governance - Will the combined company have a better or worse governance profile than the current governance profiles of the respective parties to the transaction? If the governance profile is to change for the worse, the burden is on the company to prove that other issues (such as valuation) outweigh any deterioration in governance.

5. Compensation:

Executive Pay Evaluation

Underlying all evaluations are five global principles that most investors expect corporations to adhere to in designing and administering executive and director compensation programs:

1. Maintain appropriate pay-for-performance alignment, with emphasis on long-term shareholder value: This principle encompasses overall executive pay practices, which must be designed to attract, retain, and appropriately motivate the key employees who drive shareholder value creation over the long term. It will take into consideration, among other factors, the link between pay and performance; the mix between fixed and variable pay; performance goals; and equity-based plan costs;

 

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2. Avoid arrangements that risk “pay for failure”: This principle addresses the appropriateness of long or indefinite contracts, excessive severance packages, and guaranteed compensation;

3. Maintain an independent and effective compensation committee: This principle promotes oversight of executive pay programs by directors with appropriate skills, knowledge, experience, and a sound process for compensation decision-making (e.g., including access to independent expertise and advice when needed);

4. Provide shareholders with clear, comprehensive compensation disclosures: This principle underscores the importance of informative and timely disclosures that enable shareholders to evaluate executive pay practices fully and fairly;

5. Avoid inappropriate pay to non-executive directors: This principle recognizes the interests of shareholders in ensuring that compensation to outside directors does not compromise their independence and ability to make appropriate judgments in overseeing managers‘ pay and performance. At the market level, it may incorporate a variety of generally accepted best practices.

Equity Compensation Plans

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on equity-based compensation plans. Vote AGAINST the equity plan if any of the following factors apply:

 

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The total cost of the company’s equity plans is unreasonable;

 

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The plan expressly permits the repricing of stock options/stock appreciate rights (SARs) without prior shareholder approval;

 

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The CEO is a participant in the proposed equity-based compensation plan and there is a disconnect between CEO pay and the company’s performance where over 50 percent of the year-over-year increase is attributed to equity awards (see Pay-for-Performance);

 

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The company’s three year burn rate exceeds the greater of 2% or the mean plus one standard deviation of its industry group;

 

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Liberal Change of Control Definition: The plan provides for the acceleration of vesting of equity awards even though an actual change in control may not occur (e.g., upon shareholder approval of a transaction or the announcement of a tender offer); or

 

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The plan is a vehicle for problematic pay practices.

Other Compensation Proposals and Policies

Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation- Management Proposals (Management Say-on-Pay)

In general, the management say on pay (MSOP) ballot item is the primary focus of voting on executive pay practices- dissatisfaction with compensation practices can be expressed by voting against the MSOP rather than withholding or voting against the compensation committee. However, if there is no MSOP on which to express the dissatisfaction, then the secondary target will be members of the compensation committee. In addition, in egregious cases, or if the board fails to respond to concerns raised by a prior MSOP proposal; then vote withhold or against compensation committee member (or, if the full board is deemed accountable, to all directors). If the negative factors impact equity-based plans, then vote AGAINST an equity-based plan proposal presented for shareholder approval.

Evaluate executive pay and practices, as well as certain aspects of outside director compensation, on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Vote AGAINST management say on pay (MSOP) proposals, AGAINST/WITHHOLD on compensation committee members (or, in rare cases where the full board is deemed responsible, all directors including the CEO), and/or AGAINST an equity-based incentive plan proposal if:

 

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There is a misalignment between CEO pay and company performance (pay for performance);

 

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The company maintains problematic pay practices;

 

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The board exhibits poor communication and responsiveness to shareholders.

 

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Additional CASE-BY-CASE considerations for the management say on pay (MSOP) proposals:

 

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Evaluation of performance metrics in short-term and long-term plans, as discussed and explained in the Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A). Consider the measures, goals, and target awards reported by the company for executives’ short- and long-term incentive awards: disclosure, explanation of their alignment with the company’s business strategy, and whether goals appear to be sufficiently challenging in relation to resulting payouts;

 

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Evaluation of peer group benchmarking used to set target pay or award opportunities. Consider the rationale stated by the company for constituents in its pay benchmarking peer group, as well as the benchmark targets it uses to set or validate executives’ pay (e.g., median, 75th percentile, etc.,) to ascertain whether the benchmarking process is sound or may result in pay “ratcheting” due to inappropriate peer group constituents (e.g., much larger companies) or targeting (e.g., above median); and

 

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Balance of performance-based versus non-performance-based pay. Consider the ratio of performance-based (not including plain vanilla stock options) vs. non-performance-based pay elements reported for the CEO’s latest reported fiscal year compensation, especially in conjunction with concerns about other factors such as performance metrics/goals, benchmarking practices, and pay-for-performance disconnects.

Pay for Performance

Evaluate the alignment of the CEO’s pay with performance over time, focusing particularly on companies that have underperformed their peers over a sustained period. From a shareholders‘ perspective, performance is predominantly gauged by the company’s stock performance over time. Even when financial or operational measures are utilized in incentive awards, the achievement related to these measures should ultimately translate into superior shareholder returns in the long-term.

Focus on companies with sustained underperformance relative to peers, considering the following key factors:

 

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Whether a company’s one-year and three-year total shareholder returns (“TSR”) are in the bottom half of its industry group (i.e., four-digit GICS – Global Industry Classification Group); and

 

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Whether the total compensation of a CEO who has served at least two consecutive fiscal years is aligned with the company’s total shareholder return over time, including both recent and long-term periods.

If a company falls in the bottom half of its four-digit GICS, further analysis of the CD&A is required to better understand the various pay elements and whether they create or reinforce shareholder alignment. Also assess the CEO’s pay relative to the company’s TSR over a time horizon of at least five years. The most recent year-over-year increase or decrease in pay remains a key consideration, but there will be additional emphasis on the long term trend of CEO total compensation relative to shareholder return. Also consider the mix of performance-based compensation relative to total compensation. In general, standard stock options or time-vested restricted stock are not considered to be performance-based. If a company provides performance-based incentives to its executives, the company is highly encouraged to provide the complete disclosure of the performance measure and goals (hurdle rate) so that shareholders can assess the rigor of the performance program. The use of non-GAAP financial metrics also makes it very challenging for shareholders to ascertain the rigor of the program as shareholders often cannot tell the type of adjustments being made and if the adjustments were made consistently. Complete and transparent disclosure helps shareholders to better understand the company’s pay for performance linkage.

Problematic Pay Practices

The focus is on executive compensation practices that contravene the global pay principles, including:

 

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Problematic practices related to non-performance-based compensation elements;

 

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Incentives that may motivate excessive risk-taking; and

 

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Options Backdating.

 

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Non-Performance based Compensation Elements

Companies adopt a variety of pay arrangements that may be acceptable in their particular industries, or unique for a particular situation, and all companies are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. However, there are certain adverse practices that are particularly contrary to a performance-based pay philosophy, including guaranteed pay and excessive or inappropriate non-performance-based pay elements.

While not exhaustive, this is the list of practices that carry greatest weight in this consideration and may result in negative vote recommendations on a stand-alone basis. For more details, please refer to RMG’s Compensation FAQ document: http://www.riskmetrics.com/policy/2010_compensation_FAQ:

 

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Multi-year guarantees for salary increases, non-performance based bonuses, and equity compensation;

 

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Including additional years of unworked service that result in significant additional benefits, without sufficient justification, or including long-term equity awards in the pension calculation;

 

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Perquisites for former and/or retired executives, and extraordinary relocation benefits (including home buyouts) for current executives;

 

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Change-in-control payments exceeding 3 times base salary and target bonus; change-in-control payments without job loss or substantial diminution of duties (“Single Triggers”); new or materially amended agreements that provide for “modified single triggers” (under which an executive may voluntarily leave for any reason and still receive the change-in-control severance package); new or materially amended agreements that provide for an excise tax gross-up (including “modified gross-ups”);

 

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Tax Reimbursements related to executive perquisites or other payments such as personal use of corporate aircraft, executive life insurance, bonus, etc.; (see also excise tax gross-ups above)

 

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Dividends or dividend equivalents paid on unvested performance shares or units;

 

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Executives using company stock in hedging activities, such as “cashless” collars, forward sales, equity swaps or other similar arrangements; or

 

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Repricing or replacing of underwater stock options/stock appreciation rights without prior shareholder approval (including cash buyouts and voluntary surrender/subsequent regrant of underwater options).

Incentives that may Motivate Excessive Risk-Taking

Assess company policies and disclosure related to compensation that could incentivize excessive risk-taking, for example:

 

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Guaranteed bonuses;

 

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A single performance metric used for short- and long-term plans;

 

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Lucrative severance packages;

 

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High pay opportunities relative to industry peers;

 

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Disproportionate supplemental pensions; or

 

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Mega annual equity grants that provide unlimited upside with no downside risk.

Factors that potentially mitigate the impact of risky incentives include rigorous claw-back provisions and robust stock ownership/holding guidelines.

 

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Options Backdating

Vote CASE-by-CASE on options backdating issues. Generally, when a company has recently practiced options backdating, WITHHOLD from or vote AGAINST the compensation committee, depending on the severity of the practices and the subsequent corrective actions on the part of the board. When deciding on votes on compensation committee members who oversaw questionable options grant practices or current compensation committee members who fail to respond to the issue proactively, consider several factors, including, but not limited to, the following:

 

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Reason and motive for the options backdating issue, such as inadvertent vs. deliberate grant date changes;

 

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Duration of options backdating;

 

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Size of restatement due to options backdating;

 

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Corrective actions taken by the board or compensation committee, such as canceling or re-pricing backdated options, the recouping of option gains on backdated grants; and

 

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Adoption of a grant policy that prohibits backdating, and creates a fixed grant schedule or window period for equity grants in the future.

A CASE-by-CASE analysis approach allows distinctions to be made between companies that had “sloppy” plan administration versus those that acted deliberately and/or committed fraud, as well as those companies that subsequently took corrective action. Cases where companies have committed fraud are considered most egregious.

Board Communications and Responsiveness

Consider the following factors on a CASE-BY-CASE basis when evaluating ballot items related to executive pay:

 

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Poor disclosure practices, including:

 

   

Unclear explanation of how the CEO is involved in the pay setting process;

 

   

Retrospective performance targets and methodology not discussed;

 

   

Methodology for benchmarking practices and/or peer group not disclosed and explained.

 

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Board’s responsiveness to investor input and engagement on compensation issues, for example:

 

   

Failure to respond to majority-supported shareholder proposals on executive pay topics; or

 

   

Failure to respond to concerns raised in connection with significant opposition to MSOP proposals.

Option Exchange Programs/Repricing Options

Vote CASE-by-CASE on management proposals seeking approval to exchange/reprice options, taking into consideration:

 

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Historic trading patterns—the stock price should not be so volatile that the options are likely to be back “in-the-money” over the near term;

 

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Rationale for the re-pricing—was the stock price decline beyond management’s control?

 

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Is this a value-for-value exchange?

 

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Are surrendered stock options added back to the plan reserve?

 

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Option vesting—does the new option vest immediately or is there a black-out period?

 

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Term of the option—the term should remain the same as that of the replaced option;

 

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Exercise price—should be set at fair market or a premium to market;

 

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Participants—executive officers and directors should be excluded.

 

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If the surrendered options are added back to the equity plans for re-issuance, then also take into consideration the company’s total cost of equity plans and its three-year average burn rate.

In addition to the above considerations, evaluate the intent, rationale, and timing of the repricing proposal. The proposal should clearly articulate why the board is choosing to conduct an exchange program at this point in time. Repricing underwater options after a recent precipitous drop in the company’s stock price demonstrates poor timing. Repricing after a recent decline in stock price triggers additional scrutiny and a potential AGAINST vote on the proposal. At a minimum, the decline should not have happened within the past year. Also, consider the terms of the surrendered options, such as the grant date, exercise price and vesting schedule. Grant dates of surrendered options should be far enough back (two to three years) so as not to suggest that repricings are being done to take advantage of short-term downward price movements. Similarly, the exercise price of surrendered options should be above the 52-week high for the stock price.

Vote FOR shareholder proposals to put option repricings to a shareholder vote.

Shareholder Proposals on Compensation

Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say-on-Pay)

Generally, vote FOR shareholder proposals that call for non-binding shareholder ratification of the compensation of the Named Executive Officers and the accompanying narrative disclosure of material factors provided to understand the Summary Compensation Table.

Golden Coffins/Executive Death Benefits

Generally vote FOR proposals calling companies to adopt a policy of obtaining shareholder approval for any future agreements and corporate policies that could oblige the company to make payments or awards following the death of a senior executive in the form of unearned salary or bonuses, accelerated vesting or the continuation in force of unvested equity grants, perquisites and other payments or awards made in lieu of compensation. This would not apply to any benefit programs or equity plan proposals that the broad-based employee population is eligible.

Recoup Bonuses

Vote on a CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to recoup unearned incentive bonuses or other incentive payments made to senior executives if it is later determined that the figures upon which incentive compensation is earned later turn out to have been in error. This is line with the clawback provision in the Trouble Asset Relief Program. Many companies have adopted policies that permit recoupment in cases where fraud, misconduct, or negligence significantly contributed to a restatement of financial results that led to the awarding of unearned incentive compensation. RMG will take into consideration:

 

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If the company has adopted a formal recoupment bonus policy;

 

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If the company has chronic restatement history or material financial problems; or

 

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If the company’s policy substantially addresses the concerns raised by the proponent.

Stock Ownership or Holding Period Guidelines

Generally vote AGAINST shareholder proposals that mandate a minimum amount of stock that directors must own in order to qualify as a director or to remain on the board. While RMG favors stock ownership on the part of directors, the company should determine the appropriate ownership requirement.

Vote on a CASE-BY-CASE on shareholder proposals asking companies to adopt policies requiring Named Executive Officers to retain 75% of the shares acquired through compensation plans while employed and/or for two years following the termination of their employment, and to report to shareholders regarding this policy. The following factors will be taken into account:

 

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Whether the company has any holding period, retention ratio, or officer ownership requirements in place. These should consist of:

 

   

Rigorous stock ownership guidelines, or

 

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A holding period requirement coupled with a significant long-term ownership requirement, or

 

   

A meaningful retention ratio,

 

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Actual officer stock ownership and the degree to which it meets or exceeds the proponent’s suggested holding period/retention ratio or the company’s own stock ownership or retention requirements.

 

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Problematic pay practices, current and past, which may promote a short-term versus a long-term focus.

A rigorous stock ownership guideline should be at least 10x base salary for the CEO, with the multiple declining for other executives. A meaningful retention ratio should constitute at least 50 percent of the stock received from equity awards (on a net proceeds basis) held on a long-term basis, such as the executive’s tenure with the company or even a few years past the executive’s termination with the company.

6. Social/Environmental Issues:

Overall Approach

When evaluating social and environmental shareholder proposals, RMG considers the following factors:

 

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Whether adoption of the proposal is likely to enhance or protect shareholder value;

 

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Whether the information requested concerns business issues that relate to a meaningful percentage of the company’s business as measured by sales, assets, and earnings;

 

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The degree to which the company’s stated position on the issues raised in the proposal could affect its reputation or sales, or leave it vulnerable to a boycott or selective purchasing;

 

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Whether the issues presented are more appropriately/effectively dealt with through governmental or company-specific action;

 

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Whether the company has already responded in some appropriate manner to the request embodied in the proposal;

 

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Whether the company’s analysis and voting recommendation to shareholders are persuasive;

 

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What other companies have done in response to the issue addressed in the proposal;

 

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Whether the proposal itself is well framed and the cost of preparing the report is reasonable;

 

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Whether implementation of the proposal’s request would achieve the proposal’s objectives;

 

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Whether the subject of the proposal is best left to the discretion of the board;

 

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Whether the requested information is available to shareholders either from the company or from a publicly available source; and

 

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Whether providing this information would reveal proprietary or confidential information that would place the company at a competitive disadvantage.

Board Diversity

Generally vote FOR requests for reports on the company’s efforts to diversify the board, unless:

 

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The gender and racial minority representation of the company’s board is reasonably inclusive in relation to companies of similar size and business; and

 

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The board already reports on its nominating procedures and gender and racial minority initiatives on the board and within the company.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals asking the company to increase the gender and racial minority representation on its board, taking into account:

 

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The degree of existing gender and racial minority diversity on the company’s board and among its executive officers;

 

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The level of gender and racial minority representation that exists at the company’s industry peers;

 

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The company’s established process for addressing gender and racial minority board representation;

 

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Whether the proposal includes an overly prescriptive request to amend nominating committee charter language;

 

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The independence of the company’s nominating committee;

 

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The company uses an outside search firm to identify potential director nominees; and

 

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Whether the company has had recent controversies, fines, or litigation regarding equal employment practices.

Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, and Domestic Partner Benefits

Generally vote FOR proposals seeking to amend a company’s EEO statement or diversity policies to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity, unless the change would result in excessive costs for the company.

Generally vote AGAINST proposals to extend company benefits to, or eliminate benefits from domestic partners. Decisions regarding benefits should be left to the discretion of the company.

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions

Generally vote FOR proposals requesting a report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from company operations and/or products and operations, unless:

 

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The company already provides current, publicly-available information on the impacts that GHG emissions may have on the company as well as associated company policies and procedures to address related risks and/or opportunities;

 

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The company’s level of disclosure is comparable to that of industry peers; and

 

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There are no significant, controversies, fines, penalties, or litigation associated with the company’s GHG emissions.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals that call for the adoption of GHG reduction goals from products and operations, taking into account:

 

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Overly prescriptive requests for the reduction in GHG emissions by specific amounts or within a specific time frame;

 

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Whether company disclosure lags behind industry peers;

 

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Whether the company has been the subject of recent, significant violations, fines, litigation, or controversy related to GHG emissions;

 

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The feasibility of reduction of GHGs given the company’s product line and current technology and;

 

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Whether the company already provides meaningful disclosure on GHG emissions from its products and operations.

Political Contributions and Trade Association Spending

Generally vote AGAINST proposals asking the company to affirm political nonpartisanship in the workplace so long as:

 

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There are no recent, significant controversies, fines or litigation regarding the company’s political contributions or trade association spending; and

 

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The company has procedures in place to ensure that employee contributions to company-sponsored political action committees (PACs) are strictly voluntary and prohibits coercion.

Vote AGAINST proposals to publish in newspapers and public media the company’s political contributions. Such publications could present significant cost to the company without providing commensurate value to shareholders.

 

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Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to improve the disclosure of a company’s political contributions and trade association spending, considering:

 

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Recent significant controversy or litigation related to the company’s political contributions or governmental affairs; and

 

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The public availability of a company policy on political contributions and trade association spending including information on the types of organizations supported, the business rationale for supporting these organizations, and the oversight and compliance procedures related to such expenditures of corporate assets.

Vote AGAINST proposals barring the company from making political contributions. Businesses are affected by legislation at the federal, state, and local level and barring political contributions can put the company at a competitive disadvantage.

Vote AGAINST proposals asking for a list of company executives, directors, consultants, legal counsels, lobbyists, or investment bankers that have prior government service and whether such service had a bearing on the business of the company. Such a list would be burdensome to prepare without providing any meaningful information to shareholders.

Labor and Human Rights Standards

Generally vote FOR proposals requesting a report on company or company supplier labor and/or human rights standards and policies unless such information is already publicly disclosed.

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on proposals to implement company or company supplier labor and/or human rights standards and policies, considering:

 

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The degree to which existing relevant policies and practices are disclosed;

 

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Whether or not existing relevant policies are consistent with internationally recognized standards;

 

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Whether company facilities and those of its suppliers are monitored and how;

 

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Company participation in fair labor organizations or other internationally recognized human rights initiatives;

 

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Scope and nature of business conducted in markets known to have higher risk of workplace labor/human rights abuse;

 

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Recent, significant company controversies, fines, or litigation regarding human rights at the company or its suppliers;

 

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The scope of the request; and

 

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Deviation from industry sector peer company standards and practices.

Sustainability Reporting

Generally vote FOR proposals requesting the company to report on its policies, initiatives, and oversight mechanisms related to social, economic, and environmental sustainability, unless:

 

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The company already discloses similar information through existing reports or policies such as an Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) report; a comprehensive Code of Corporate Conduct; and/or a Diversity Report; or

 

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The company has formally committed to the implementation of a reporting program based on Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines or a similar standard within a specified time frame.

 

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RiskMetrics Group’s International Proxy Voting Guidelines Summary

(Digest of Selected Key Guidelines)

December 31, 2009

1. Operational Items:

Financial Results/Director and Auditor Reports

Vote FOR approval of financial statements and director and auditor reports, unless:

 

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There are concerns about the accounts presented or audit procedures used; or

 

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The company is not responsive to shareholder questions about specific items that should be publicly disclosed.

Appointment of Auditors and Auditor Fees

Vote FOR the reelection of auditors and proposals authorizing the board to fix auditor fees, unless:

 

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There are serious concerns about the accounts presented or the audit procedures used;

 

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The auditors are being changed without explanation; or

 

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Non-audit-related fees are substantial or are routinely in excess of standard annual audit-related fees.

Vote AGAINST the appointment of external auditors if they have previously served the company in an executive capacity or can otherwise be considered affiliated with the company.

Appointment of Internal Statutory Auditors

Vote FOR the appointment or reelection of statutory auditors, unless:

 

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There are serious concerns about the statutory reports presented or the audit procedures used;

 

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Questions exist concerning any of the statutory auditors being appointed; or

 

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The auditors have previously served the company in an executive capacity or can otherwise be considered affiliated with the company.

Allocation of Income

Vote FOR approval of the allocation of income, unless:

 

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The dividend payout ratio has been consistently below 30 percent without adequate explanation; or

 

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The payout is excessive given the company’s financial position.

Stock (Scrip) Dividend Alternative

Vote FOR most stock (scrip) dividend proposals.

Vote AGAINST proposals that do not allow for a cash option unless management demonstrates that the cash option is harmful to shareholder value.

Amendments to Articles of Association

Vote amendments to the articles of association on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Change in Company Fiscal Term

Vote FOR resolutions to change a company’s fiscal term unless a company’s motivation for the change is to postpone its AGM.

Lower Disclosure Threshold for Stock Ownership

Vote AGAINST resolutions to lower the stock ownership disclosure threshold below 5 percent unless specific reasons exist to implement a lower threshold.

 

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Amend Quorum Requirements

Vote proposals to amend quorum requirements for shareholder meetings on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Transact Other Business

Vote AGAINST other business when it appears as a voting item.

2. Board of Directors:

Director Elections

Vote FOR management nominees in the election of directors, unless:

 

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Adequate disclosure has not been provided in a timely manner;

 

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There are clear concerns over questionable finances or restatements;

 

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There have been questionable transactions with conflicts of interest;

 

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There are any records of abuses against minority shareholder interests; or

 

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The board fails to meet minimum corporate governance standards.

Vote FOR individual nominees unless there are specific concerns about the individual, such as criminal wrongdoing or breach of fiduciary responsibilities.

Vote AGAINST individual directors if repeated absences at board meetings have not been explained (in countries where this information is disclosed).

Vote on a CASE-BY-CASE basis for contested elections of directors, e.g. the election of shareholder nominees or the dismissal of incumbent directors, determining which directors are best suited to add value for shareholders.

Vote FOR employee and/or labor representatives if they sit on either the audit or compensation committee and are required by law to be on those committees. Vote AGAINST employee and/or labor representatives if they sit on either the audit or compensation committee, if they are not required to be on those committees.

Under extraordinary circumstances, vote AGAINST or WITHHOLD from directors individually, on a committee, or the entire board, due to:

 

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Material failures of governance, stewardship, or fiduciary responsibilities at the company; or

 

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Failure to replace management as appropriate; or

 

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Egregious actions related to the director(s)’ service on other boards that raise substantial doubt about his or her ability to effectively oversee management and serve the best interests of shareholders at any company.

Discharge of Directors

Generally vote FOR the discharge of directors, including members of the management board and/or supervisory board, unless there is reliable information about significant and compelling controversies that the board is not fulfilling its fiduciary duties warranted by:

 

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A lack of oversight or actions by board members which invoke shareholder distrust related to malfeasance or poor supervision, such as operating in private or company interest rather than in shareholder interest; or

 

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Any legal issues (e.g. civil/criminal) aiming to hold the board responsible for breach of trust in the past or related to currently alleged actions yet to be confirmed (and not only the fiscal year in question), such as price fixing, insider trading, bribery, fraud, and other illegal actions; or

 

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Other egregious governance issues where shareholders will bring legal action against the company or its directors.

For markets which do not routinely request discharge resolutions (e.g. common law countries or markets where discharge is not mandatory), analysts may voice concern in other appropriate agenda items, such as approval of the annual accounts or other relevant resolutions, to enable shareholders to express discontent with the board.

 

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Director Compensation

Vote FOR proposals to award cash fees to non-executive directors unless the amounts are excessive relative to other companies in the country or industry.

Vote non-executive director compensation proposals that include both cash and share-based components on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Vote proposals that bundle compensation for both non-executive and executive directors into a single resolution on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Vote AGAINST proposals to introduce retirement benefits for non-executive directors.

Director, Officer, and Auditor Indemnification and Liability Provisions

Vote proposals seeking indemnification and liability protection for directors and officers on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Vote AGAINST proposals to indemnify auditors.

Board Structure

Vote FOR proposals to fix board size.

Vote AGAINST the introduction of classified boards and mandatory retirement ages for directors.

Vote AGAINST proposals to alter board structure or size in the context of a fight for control of the company or the board.

3. Capital Structure:

Share Issuance Requests

General Issuances:

Vote FOR issuance requests with preemptive rights to a maximum of 100 percent over currently issued capital.

Vote FOR issuance requests without preemptive rights to a maximum of 20 percent of currently issued capital.

Specific Issuances:

Vote on a CASE-BY-CASE basis on all requests, with or without preemptive rights.

Increases in Authorized Capital

Vote FOR non-specific proposals to increase authorized capital up to 100 percent over the current authorization unless the increase would leave the company with less than 30 percent of its new authorization outstanding.

Vote FOR specific proposals to increase authorized capital to any amount, unless:

 

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The specific purpose of the increase (such as a share-based acquisition or merger) does not meet RMG guidelines for the purpose being proposed; or

 

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The increase would leave the company with less than 30 percent of its new authorization outstanding after adjusting for all proposed issuances.

Vote AGAINST proposals to adopt unlimited capital authorizations.

Reduction of Capital

Vote FOR proposals to reduce capital for routine accounting purposes unless the terms are unfavorable to shareholders.

Vote proposals to reduce capital in connection with corporate restructuring on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

 

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Capital Structures

Vote FOR resolutions that seek to maintain or convert to a one-share, one-vote capital structure.

Vote AGAINST requests for the creation or continuation of dual-class capital structures or the creation of new or additional supervoting shares.

Preferred Stock

Vote FOR the creation of a new class of preferred stock or for issuances of preferred stock up to 50 percent of issued capital unless the terms of the preferred stock would adversely affect the rights of existing shareholders.

Vote FOR the creation/issuance of convertible preferred stock as long as the maximum number of common shares that could be issued upon conversion meets RMG guidelines on equity issuance requests.

Vote AGAINST the creation of a new class of preference shares that would carry superior voting rights to the common shares.

Vote AGAINST the creation of blank check preferred stock unless the board clearly states that the authorization will not be used to thwart a takeover bid.

Vote proposals to increase blank check preferred authorizations on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Debt Issuance Requests

Vote non-convertible debt issuance requests on a CASE-BY-CASE basis, with or without preemptive rights.

Vote FOR the creation/issuance of convertible debt instruments as long as the maximum number of common shares that could be issued upon conversion meets RMG guidelines on equity issuance requests.

Vote FOR proposals to restructure existing debt arrangements unless the terms of the restructuring would adversely affect the rights of shareholders.

Pledging of Assets for Debt

Vote proposals to approve the pledging of assets for debt on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Increase in Borrowing Powers

Vote proposals to approve increases in a company’s borrowing powers on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Share Repurchase Plans

Generally vote FOR share repurchase programs/market repurchase authorities, provided that the proposal meets the following parameters:

 

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Maximum volume: 10 percent for market repurchase within any single authority and 10 percent of outstanding shares to be kept in treasury (“on the shelf”);

 

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Duration does not exceed 18 months.

For markets that either generally do not specify the maximum duration of the authority or seek a duration beyond 18 months that is allowable under market specific legislation, RMG will assess the company’s historic practice. If there is evidence that a company has sought shareholder approval for the authority to repurchase shares on an annual basis, RMG will support the proposed authority.

In addition, vote AGAINST any proposal where:

 

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The repurchase can be used for takeover defenses;

 

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There is clear evidence of abuse;

 

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There is no safeguard against selective buybacks;

 

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Pricing provisions and safeguards are deemed to be unreasonable in light of market practice.

 

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RMG may support share repurchase plans in excess of 10 percent volume under exceptional circumstances, such as one-off company specific events (e.g. capital re-structuring). Such proposals will be assessed case-by-case based on merits, which should be clearly disclosed in the annual report, provided that following conditions are met:

 

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The overall balance of the proposed plan seems to be clearly in shareholders’ interests;

 

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The plan still respects the 10 percent maximum of shares to be kept in treasury.

Reissuance of Repurchased Shares

Vote FOR requests to reissue any repurchased shares unless there is clear evidence of abuse of this authority in the past.

Capitalization of Reserves for Bonus Issues/Increase in Par Value

Vote FOR requests to capitalize reserves for bonus issues of shares or to increase par value.

4. Other Items:

Reorganizations/Restructurings

Vote reorganizations and restructurings on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Vote CASE-BY-CASE on mergers and acquisitions taking into account the following:

For every M&A analysis, RMG reviews publicly available information as of the date of the report and evaluates the merits and drawbacks of the proposed transaction, balancing various and sometimes countervailing factors including:

 

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Valuation —Is the value to be received by the target shareholders (or paid by the acquirer) reasonable? While the fairness opinion may provide an initial starting point for assessing valuation reasonableness, RMG places emphasis on the offer premium, market reaction, and strategic rationale.

 

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Market reaction —How has the market responded to the proposed deal? A negative market reaction will cause RMG to scrutinize a deal more closely.

 

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Strategic rationale —Does the deal make sense strategically? From where is the value derived? Cost and revenue synergies should not be overly aggressive or optimistic, but reasonably achievable. Management should also have a favorable track record of successful integration of historical acquisitions.

 

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Conflicts of interest —Are insiders benefiting from the transaction disproportionately and inappropriately as compared to non-insider shareholders? RMG will consider whether any special interests may have influenced these directors and officers to support or recommend the merger.

 

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Governance —Will the combined company have a better or worse governance profile than the current governance profiles of the respective parties to the transaction? If the governance profile is to change for the worse, the burden is on the company to prove that other issues (such as valuation) outweigh any deterioration in governance.

Vote AGAINST if the companies do not provide sufficient information upon request to make an informed voting decision.

Mandatory Takeover Bid Waivers

Vote proposals to waive mandatory takeover bid requirements on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Reincorporation Proposals

Vote reincorporation proposals on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

 

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Expansion of Business Activities

Vote FOR resolutions to expand business activities unless the new business takes the company into risky areas.

Related-Party Transactions

Vote related-party transactions on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

In evaluating resolutions that seek shareholder approval on related party transactions (RPTs), vote on a case-by-case basis, considering factors including, but not limited to, the following:

 

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the parties on either side of the transaction;

 

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the nature of the asset to be transferred/service to be provided;

 

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the pricing of the transaction (and any associated professional valuation);

 

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the views of independent directors (where provided);

 

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the views of an independent financial adviser (where appointed);

 

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whether any entities party to the transaction (including advisers) is conflicted; and

 

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the stated rationale for the transaction, including discussions of timing.

If there is a transaction that RMG deemed problematic and that was not put to a shareholder vote, RMG may recommend against the election of the director involved in the related-party transaction or the full board.

Compensation Plans

Vote compensation plans on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Antitakeover Mechanisms

Generally vote AGAINST all antitakeover proposals, unless they are structured in such a way that they give shareholders the ultimate decision on any proposal or offer.

Shareholder Proposals

Vote all shareholder proposals on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Vote FOR proposals that would improve the company’s corporate governance or business profile at a reasonable cost.

Vote AGAINST proposals that limit the company’s business activities or capabilities or result in significant costs being incurred with little or no benefit.

 

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LOGO

PROXY VOTING POLICY AND PROCEDURES

I. STATEMENT OF POLICY

Proxy voting is an important right of shareholders and reasonable care and diligence must be undertaken to ensure that such rights are properly and timely exercised. When Altrinsic has discretion to vote the proxies of its clients, it will vote those proxies in the best interest of its clients and in accordance with these policies. Certain clients may retain proxy voting authority and in those circumstances Altrinsic has no proxy responsibilities,

II. PROXY VOTING PROCEDURES

All proxies received by Altrinsic will be forwarded to a Portfolio Manager or his designee with a list of accounts that hold the security, together with the number of votes each account controls (reconciling any duplications), and the date by which Altrinsic must vote the proxy in order to allow enough time for the completed proxy to be returned to the issuer prior to the vote taking place. The Compliance Officer will keep a record or able to readily access a report from the electronic filing of each proxy received;

Absent material conflicts (see Section IV below), a Portfolio Manager or his designee, will determine how Altrinsic should vote the proxy. The Portfolio Manager or his designee will send its decision on how Altrinsic will vote a proxy to the Compliance Officer. The Compliance Officer, or designee, is responsible for voting the proxy either by mail or electronically in a timely and appropriate manner.

Altrinsic or its clients may retain a third party to assist it in coordinating and voting proxies with respect to client securities. If so, the Compliance Officer, or designee, will monitor the third party to assure that all proxies are being properly voted and appropriate records are being retained.

Currently, Altrinsic does not directly engage with any third party proxy voting companies for research or other services.

III. VOTING GUIDELINES

In the absence of specific voting guidelines from the client, Altrinsic will vote proxies in the best interests of its clients. Each proposal will be evaluated separately.

Altrinsic believes that voting proxies in accordance with the following guidelines is in the best interests of its clients.

 

   

Generally, Altrinsic will vote in favor of routine corporate housekeeping proposals, including election of directors (where no corporate governance issues are implicated) and selection of auditors.

 

   

Generally, Altrinsic will vote against proposals that make it more difficult to replace members of the issuer’s board of directors, including proposals to stagger the board, cause management to be overrepresented on the board, introduce cumulative voting, introduce unequal voting rights, and create supermajority voting.

For other proposals, Altrinsic shall determine on a case-by-case basis, whether a proposal is in the best interests of its clients and may take into account the following factors, among others:

 

   

whether the proposal was recommended by management and Altrinsic’s opinion of management;

 

   

the effect on shareholder value;

 

   

the issuer’s business practices;

 

   

stock dilution and equity based compensation;

 

   

whether the proposal acts to entrench existing management; and

 

   

whether the proposal fairly compensates management for past and future performance.

 

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IV. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

The Compliance Officer will identify any conflicts that exist between the interests of Altrinsic and its clients. This examination will include a review of the relationship of Altrinsic and its affiliates with the issuer of each security and any of the issuer’s affiliates to determine if the issuer is a client of Altrinsic or an affiliate of Altrinsic or has some other relationship with Altrinsic or a client of Altrinsic.

If a potential or actual conflict exists, Altrinsic will determine whether voting in accordance with the voting guidelines and factors described above is in the best interests of the client including clients that are subject to ERISA. If Altrinsic determines that a material conflict exists and that voting in accordance with the voting guidelines and factors described above is not in the best interests of the client, Altrinsic will make the appropriate disclosures to clients and either request that the client vote the proxy(s) or abstain from voting.

V. DISCLOSURE

Altrinsic will disclose in its Form ADV Part 2 that clients may contact the Compliance Officer in order to obtain information on how Altrinsic voted such client’s proxies, and to request a copy of these policies and procedures. If a client requests this information, the Compliance Officer will prepare a written response to the client that lists, with respect to each voted proxy about which the client has inquired (a) the name of the issuer; (b) the proposal voted upon, and (c) how Altrinsic voted the client’s proxy.

A concise summary of this Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures will be included in Altrinsic’s Form ADV Part 2, and will be updated whenever these policies and procedures are updated. The Compliance Officer will offer a copy of this summary to be sent to all existing clients either as a separate mailing or along with a periodic account statement or other correspondence sent to clients.

VI. RECORDKEEPING

The Compliance Officer will maintain files relating to Altrinsic’s proxy voting policy, procedures and voting decisions in an easily accessible place. Records will be maintained and preserved for five years from the end of the fiscal year during which the last entry was made on a record, with records for the first two years kept in the offices of Altrinsic. Records of the following will be included in the files:

 

   

Copies of this proxy voting policy and procedures, and any amendments thereto.

 

   

A copy of each proxy statement that Altrinsic receives, provided however that Altrinsic may rely on obtaining a copy of proxy statements from the SEC’s EDGAR system for those proxy statements that are so available. 1

 

   

A record of each vote that Altrinsic casts. 2

 

   

A copy of any document Altrinsic created that was material to making a decision how to vote proxies, or that memorializes that decision

 

   

A copy of Altrinsic’s review and resolution of any proxy voting conflicts

 

   

A copy of each written client request for information on how Altrinsic voted such client’s proxies, and a copy of any written response to any (written or oral) client request for information on how Altrinsic voted its proxies.

Current through December 31, 2012

 

1   Altrinsic may choose instead to have a third party retain a copy of proxy statements (provided that third party undertakes to provide a copy of the proxy statements promptly upon request).
2   Altrinsic may also rely on a third party to retain a copy of the votes cast (provided that the third party undertakes to provide a copy of the record promptly upon request).

 

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Hansberger Global Investors, Inc.

Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures

Revised as of January 1, 2011

Reviewed as December 3, 2010

Proxy Voting Policy

A. Objective

When Hansberger Global Investors, Inc. (“HGI”) is responsible for voting proxies, we take reasonable steps under the circumstances to ensure that proxies are voted in the best interest of our clients, which means voting proxies with a view to enhancing the financial value of the securities held in client accounts. The financial interest of our clients is the primary consideration in determining how proxies should be voted. In the case of social and political responsibility issues that, in our view, do not primarily involve financial considerations, it is not possible to represent fairly the diverse views of our clients. Thus, HGI generally votes in accordance with the recommendations of its proxy voting service on such issues, although, on occasion HGI could abstain from voting.

When making proxy-voting decisions, HGI generally adheres to its Proxy Voting Guidelines (the “Guidelines”), as revised from time to time by HGI, that detail HGI’s positions on recurring issues and criteria for addressing non-recurring issues.

B. Accounts for Which HGI Has Proxy Voting Responsibility

HGI generally will vote proxies for client accounts only if it has been expressly delegated such power in writing. To eliminate ambiguity and to ensure clients who want us to vote proxies understand our policies and procedures, HGI ensures that proxy voting is expressly addressed in our investment management agreements with new clients or revised agreements with existing clients. We generally interpret silence in the agreement as not delegating HGI the right to vote, except for agreements with U.S. employee benefit plans subject to ERISA. For ERISA accounts, HGI assumes that it has voting power unless a written document expressly prohibits HGI from voting proxies, or assigns voting power to another fiduciary.

C. Voting and Non-Voting of Proxies

HGI generally endeavors to vote proxies it is eligible to vote and timely receives. We generally will not vote proxies under the following circumstances:

 

   

We will not vote proxies for securities not selected by us or for securities over which we have no discretionary authority held in a client account.

 

   

We will not vote proxies that we do not receive in time to submit a timely vote. The timeliness of notification, distribution of proxy materials, book closure and the actual meeting date will vary by jurisdiction and market practice.

 

   

We ordinarily will not vote on proposals if a security is on loan at the time of the vote under a client’s securities lending arrangement. Absent extraordinary circumstances, we believe that the administrative burden and loss of revenue associated with recalling securities will outweigh the anticipated benefit, particularly since there is no guarantee that loaned securities can be retrieved in time to submit a timely vote. We may ask that a security be recalled to vote under extraordinary circumstances. This decision will be made only when, in our sole judgment, the matter to be voted on has critical significance to the potential value of a long-term holding, and the relative cost and/or administrative inconvenience of retrieving the securities does not outweigh the perceived benefit.

 

   

We may not vote on a particular proposal or proxy if the costs or burdens of voting outweigh the expected benefit to clients. These decisions are generally made on a case-by-case basis and will be dependent on numerous factors, including the nature of the proposal, the nature of the holding, the direct cost of voting, and whether voting will hinder our ability to sell a security.

 

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Voting proxies for securities of companies located outside of the United States raises the same issues as voting proxies related to U.S. companies but could involve significantly greater effort or cost that could result in us deciding not to vote. Additional burdens include, but are not limited to:

 

   

Differing rules and practices regarding shareholder notification and voting in different jurisdictions could result in greater instances of HGI being unable to submit a timely vote.

 

   

Some jurisdictions require that shares to be voted be “blocked” by the custodian or depository (or bearer shares deposited with a specified financial institution) for a specified number of days (usually five or fewer but sometimes longer) before or after the shareholder meeting.

 

   

Offering materials may not be available in English at a reasonable cost or received timely to permit informed voting.

 

   

Some jurisdictions may require that securities be registered in a particular way that differs from ordinary practice ( e.g., registered in the company’s share registry or taken out of nominee name).

D. Conflicts

From time to time, proxy voting proposals may raise conflicts between the interests of HGI’s clients and the interests of HGI and/or its employees. Under these circumstances, HGI will take additional steps that are designed to ensure that the proxies are voted based on our clients’ best interests. Conflicts of interest may arise when:

 

   

Proxy votes regarding non-routine matters are solicited by an issuer that has an institutional separate account relationship with HGI; 1

 

   

A proponent of a proxy proposal has a business relationship with HGI or an HGI employee;

 

   

HGI or an HGI employee has a business relationship with a participant in a proxy contests, or a director election.

HGI’s Proxy Voting Committee is responsible for overseeing the proxy voting process, including monitoring and resolving possible material conflicts of interest. Any portfolio manager or research analyst with knowledge of a personal conflict of interest relating to a particular matter shall disclose that conflict to the Chief Compliance Officer or another member of the Proxy Voting Committee, and may be required to recuse him or herself from the proxy voting process. Issues raising possible conflicts of interest are referred to the Proxy Voting Committee for evaluation and resolution. Conflicts of interest may be resolved in different ways by the Proxy Voting Committee. Possible ways that conflicts of interest may be resolved include strict application of our Guidelines, recusal of conflicted personnel, consultation with other unconflicted investment personnel, or voting in accordance with an objective third party recommendation.

E. Arrangement with Proxy Voting Service

We use an unaffiliated third party proxy administrator to assist in voting proxies. The proxy voting service’s functions may include notifying us of shareholder meeting dates, translating proxy materials received from companies, providing associated research and recommendations for voting on particular proxy proposals, recordkeeping and physically transmitting votes. Although we may consider the recommendations of the proxy voting service and other parties if appropriate, we make the ultimate decision on how to vote client proxies.

F. Reports

HGI will provide clients with periodic reports on our proxy voting decisions and actions for securities in their accounts, in such forms or intervals as the clients reasonably request. Clients may contact HGI for such information.

 

1   For this purpose, HGI generally will consider as “non-routine” any matter listed in New York Stock Exchange Rule 452.11, relating to when a member firm may not vote a proxy without instructions from its customer (for example, contested matters are deemed non-routine).

 

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Hansberger Global Investors, Inc.

Proxy Voting Guidelines

Revised as of January 1, 2011

Reviewed as December 3, 2010

General Guidelines

The proxy voting guidelines below summarize HGI’s position on various issues of concern to investors and give a general indication of how portfolio securities held in client accounts will be voted. The guidelines are not exhaustive and do not include all potential voting issues. In addition, because proxy voting issues and circumstances of individual companies are so varied, there may be instances when HGI may not vote in strict adherence to these guidelines as outlined below. The following guidelines are grouped according to the types of proposals generally presented to shareholders.

(i) Board of Directors Issues

HGI will generally vote for all Board of Directors nominees unless certain actions by the Directors warrant votes to be withheld. These instances include Directors who:

 

   

Attend less than 75% of the board and committee meetings; and

 

   

Are also the CEO of a company where a serious restatement has occurred after the CEO certified the pre-restatement financial statements.

HGI also feels that the following conflicts of interest may hinder a director’s performance and will therefore typically withhold votes from a candidate who is a:

 

   

CFO who presently sits on the board;

 

   

Director who presently sits on an excessive number of boards;

 

   

Director, or a director whose immediate family member, provides material professional services to the company at any time during the past five years;

 

   

Director, or a director whose immediate family member, engages in airplane, real estate or other similar deals with the company, including perquisite type grants from the company; and

 

   

Director with an interlocking directorship.

(ii) Auditors

HGI will generally vote for proposals to ratify auditors. However, HGI will generally vote against ratification of the auditor and/or authorizing the board to set auditor fees for the following reasons:

 

   

When audit fees added to audit-related fees total less than one-third of the total fees paid to the auditor by a company; When there have been any recent restatements or late filings by the company where the auditor bears some responsibility for the restatement or late filing (e.g., a restatement due to a reporting error);

 

   

When the company has aggressive accounting policies;

 

   

When the company has poor disclosure or lack of transparency in financial statements;

 

   

When there are other relationships or issues of concern with the auditor that might suggest a conflict between the interest of the auditor and the interests of shareholders; or

 

   

When the company is changing auditors as a result of a disagreement between the company and the auditor on a matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedures.

(iii) Executive and Director Compensation

HGI will generally support executive compensation plans that motivate participants to focus on long-term shareholder value and returns, encourage employee stock ownership, and more closely align employee interests with those of shareholders. HGI will also support resolutions regarding director’s fees.

 

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In order to allow for meaningful shareholder review, we believe that incentive programs should generally include: (i) specific and appropriate performance goals; (ii) a maximum award pool; and (iii) a maximum award amount per employee. In addition, the payments made should be reasonable relative to the performance of the business, and total compensation to those covered by the plan should be in line with compensation paid by the Company’s peers.

In general, HGI will determine votes for the following on a case-by-case basis:

 

   

Stock-based incentive plans;

 

   

Performance-based stock option proposals;

 

   

Stock plans in lieu of cash;

 

   

Proposals to ratify or cancel executive severance agreements; and

 

   

Management proposals seeking approval to re-price options.

HGI will generally vote against:

 

   

Retirement plans for non-employee directors;

 

   

Shareholder proposals seeking to set absolute levels on compensation or otherwise dictate the amount or forms of compensation; and

 

   

Shareholder proposals requiring director fees to be paid in stock only.

 

(iv) Takeover/Tender Offer Defenses

Anti-takeover proposals are analyzed on a case-by-case basis. However, since investors customarily, in our view, suffer a diminution of power as a result of the adoption of such proposals, they are generally opposed by HGI unless structured in such a way that they give shareholders the ultimate decision on any proposal or offer. Specifically, HGI will under normal circumstances oppose:

 

   

Dual class exchange offers and dual class recapitalizations (unequal voting rights);

 

   

Proposals to require a supermajority shareholder vote to approve charter and by-law amendments;

 

   

Proposals to require a supermajority shareholder vote to approve mergers and other significant business combinations; and

 

   

Fair price provisions with shareholder vote requirements greater than a majority of disinterested shares.

(v) Capital Structure and Shareholder Rights

This category consists of broad issues concerning capital structure and shareholder rights. These types of issues generally call for revisions to the corporate by-laws, which will impact shareholder ownership rights. All items are reviewed and voted on a case-by-case basis; however, HGI endeavors to balance the ownership rights of shareholders and their best interests with providing management of each corporation the greatest operational latitude.

(vi) Social and Political Responsibility Issues

In the case of social and political responsibility issues that in HGI’s view do not primarily involve financial considerations, it is not possible to represent fairly the diverse views of HGI’s clients. HGI generally votes in accordance with the recommendations of its proxy voting service on these social and political issues, although HGI sometimes may abstain from voting on these issues.

 

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PROXY VOTING POLICY OF

LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

AND

LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT (CANADA), INC.

A. Introduction

Lazard Asset Management LLC and Lazard Asset Management (Canada), Inc. (together, “Lazard”) provide investment management services for client accounts, including proxy voting services. As a fiduciary, Lazard is obligated to vote proxies in the best interests of its clients. Lazard has developed a structure that is designed to ensure that proxy voting is conducted in an appropriate manner, consistent with clients’ best interests, and within the framework of this Proxy Voting Policy (the “Policy”). Lazard has adopted this Policy in order to satisfy its fiduciary obligation and the requirements of Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended.

Lazard manages assets for a variety of clients, including individuals, Taft-Hartley plans, governmental plans, foundations and endowments, corporations, and investment companies and other collective investment vehicles. To the extent that proxy voting authority is delegated to Lazard, Lazard’s general policy is to vote proxies on a given issue the same for all of its clients. This Policy is based on the view that Lazard, in its role as investment adviser, must vote proxies based on what it believes will maximize shareholder value as a long-term investor, and the votes that it casts on behalf of all its clients are intended to accomplish that objective. This Policy recognizes that there may be times when meeting agendas or proposals may create the appearance of a material conflict of interest for Lazard. When such a conflict may appear, Lazard will seek to alleviate the potential conflict by voting consistent with pre-approved guidelines or, in situations where the pre-approved guideline is to vote case-by-case, with the recommendation of an independent source. More information on how Lazard handles conflicts is provided in Section F of this Policy.

B. Responsibility to Vote Proxies

Generally, Lazard is willing to accept delegation from its clients to vote proxies. Lazard does not delegate that authority to any other person or entity, but retains complete authority for voting all proxies on behalf of its clients. Not all clients delegate proxy-voting authority to Lazard, however, and Lazard will not vote proxies, or provide advice to clients on how to vote proxies, in the absence of a specific delegation of authority or an obligation under applicable law. For example, securities that are held in an investment advisory account for which Lazard exercises no investment discretion, are not voted by Lazard, nor are shares that a client has authorized their custodian bank to use in a stock loan program which passes voting rights to the party with possession of the shares.

As discussed more fully in Section G of this Policy, there may be times when Lazard determines that it would be in the best interests of its clients to abstain from voting proxies.

C. General Administration

1. Overview

Lazard’s proxy voting process is administered by its Proxy Operations Department (“ProxyOps”), which reports to Lazard’s Chief Operations Officer. Oversight of the process is provided by Lazard’s Legal / Compliance Department and by a Proxy Committee currently consisting of Managing Directors, LAM’s General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, portfolio managers and other investment personnel of Lazard. The Proxy Committee meets at least semi-annually to review this Policy and consider changes to it, as well as specific proxy voting guidelines (the “Approved Guidelines”), which are discussed below. Meetings may be convened more frequently (for example, to discuss a specific proxy agenda or proposal) as requested by the Manager of ProxyOps, any member of the Proxy Committee, or Lazard’s General Counsel or Chief Compliance Officer. A representative of Lazard’s Legal / Compliance Department must be present at all Proxy Committee meetings.

2. Role of Third Parties

To assist it in its proxy-voting responsibilities, Lazard currently subscribes to several research and other proxy-related services offered by Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. (“ISS”), one of the

 

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world’s largest providers of proxy-voting services. ISS provides Lazard with its independent analysis and recommendation regarding virtually every proxy proposal that Lazard votes on behalf of its clients, with respect to both U.S. and non-U.S. securities.

ISS provides other proxy-related administrative services to Lazard. ISS receives on Lazard’s behalf all proxy information sent by custodians that hold securities of Lazard’s clients. ISS posts all relevant information regarding the proxy on its password-protected website for Lazard to review, including meeting dates, all agendas and ISS’ analysis. ProxyOps reviews this information on a daily basis and regularly communicates with representatives of ISS to ensure that all agendas are considered and proxies are voted on a timely basis. ISS also provides Lazard with vote execution, recordkeeping and reporting support services.

3. Voting Process

Lazard’s Proxy Committee has approved specific proxy voting guidelines regarding various common proxy proposals (the “Approved Guidelines”). As discussed more fully below in Section D of this Policy, depending on the proposal, an Approved Guideline may provide that Lazard should vote for or against the proposal, or that the proposal should be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Where the Approved Guideline for a particular type of proxy proposal is to vote on a case-by case basis, Lazard believes that input from a portfolio manager or research analysts with knowledge of the issuer and its securities (collectively, “Portfolio Management”) is essential. Portfolio Management is, in Lazard’s view, best able to evaluate the impact that the outcome on a particular proposal will have on the value of the issuer’s shares. Consequently, the Manager of ProxyOps seeks Portfolio Management’s recommendation on how to vote all such proposals. Similarly, with respect to certain Lazard strategies, as discussed more fully in Sections F and G below, the Manager of ProxyOps will consult with Portfolio Management to determine when it would be appropriate to abstain from voting.

In seeking Portfolio Management’s recommendation, the Manager of ProxyOps provides ISS’ recommendation and analysis. Portfolio Management provides the Manager of ProxyOps with its recommendation and the reasons behind it. ProxyOps will generally vote as recommended by Portfolio Management, subject to certain strategy-specific situations or situations where there may appear to be a material conflict of interest, in which case an alternative approach may be followed. (See Sections F and G below.) Depending on the facts surrounding a particular case-by-case proposal, or Portfolio Management’s recommendation on a case-by-case proposal, the Manager of ProxyOps may consult with Lazard’s Chief Compliance Officer or General Counsel, and may seek the final approval of the Proxy Committee regarding Portfolio Management’s recommendation. If necessary, and in cases where there is a possibility of a split vote among Portfolio Management teams as described in Section G.1. below, a meeting of the Proxy Committee will be convened to discuss the proposal and reach a final decision on Lazard’s vote.

Subject to certain strategy-specific situations, ProxyOps generally votes all routine proposals (described below) according to the Approved Guidelines. For non-routine proposals where the Approved Guideline is to vote for or against, ProxyOps will provide Portfolio Management with both the Approved Guideline, as well as ISS’ recommendation and analysis. Unless Portfolio Management disagrees with the Approved Guideline for the specific proposal, ProxyOps will generally vote the proposal according to the Approved Guideline. If Portfolio Management disagrees, however, it will provide its reason for doing so. All the relevant information will be provided to the Proxy Committee members for a final determination of such non-routine items. It is expected that the final vote will be cast according to the Approved Guideline, absent a compelling reason for not doing so, and subject to situations where there may be the appearance of a material conflict of interest or certain strategy-specific situations, in which case an alternative approach may be followed. ( See Sections F and G, below.)

D. Specific Proxy Items

Shareholders receive proxies involving many different proposals. Many proposals are routine in nature, such as a non-controversial election of Directors or a change in a company’s name. Others are more complicated, such as items regarding corporate governance and shareholder rights, changes to capital structure, stock option plans and other executive compensation issues, mergers and other

 

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significant transactions and social or political issues. Following are the Approved Guidelines for a significant proportion of the proxy proposals on which Lazard regularly votes. Of course, other proposals may be presented from time to time. Those proposals will be discussed with the Proxy Committee to determine how they should be voted and, if it is anticipated that they may re-occur, to adopt an Approved Guideline.

Certain strategy-specific considerations may result in Lazard voting proxies other than according to Approved Guidelines, not voting shares at all, issuing standing instructions to ISS on how to vote certain proxy matters or other differences from how Lazard votes or handles its proxy voting. These considerations are discussed in more detail in Section G, below.

1. Routine Items

Lazard generally votes routine items as recommended by the issuer’s management and board of directors, and against any shareholder proposals regarding those routine matters, based on the view that management is in a better position to evaluate the need for them. Lazard considers routine items to be those that do not change the structure, charter, bylaws, or operations of an issuer in any way that is material to shareholder value. Routine items generally include:

 

   

routine election or re-election of directors;

 

   

appointment or election of auditors, in the absence of any controversy or conflict regarding the auditors;

 

   

issues relating to the timing or conduct of annual meetings; and

 

   

name changes.

2. Corporate Governance and Shareholder Rights Matters

Many proposals address issues related to corporate governance and shareholder rights. These items often relate to a board of directors and its committees, anti-takeover measures, and the conduct of the company’s shareholder meetings.

a. Board of Directors and Its Committees

Lazard votes in favor of provisions that it believes will increase the effectiveness of an issuer’s board of directors. Lazard believes that in most instances, a board and the issuer’s management are in the best position to make the determination how to best increase a board’s effectiveness. Lazard does not believe that establishing burdensome requirements regarding a board will achieve this objective. Lazard has Approved Guidelines to vote:

 

   

For the establishment of an independent nominating committee, audit committee or compensation committee of a board of directors;

 

   

For a requirement that a substantial majority (e.g. 2/3) of a US or UK company’s directors be independent;

 

   

On a case-by-case basis regarding the election of directors where the board does not have independent “key committees” or sufficient independence;

 

   

For proposals that a board’s committees be comprised solely of independent directors or consist of a majority of independent directors;

 

   

For proposals to limit directors’ liability; broaden indemnification of directors; and approve indemnification agreements for officers and directors, unless doing so would affect shareholder interests in a specific pending or threatened litigation; or for indemnification due to negligence in these cases voting is on a case-by-case basis ;

 

   

For proposals seeking to de-classify a board and Against proposals seeking to classify a board;

 

   

On a case-by-case basis on all proposals relating to cumulative voting;

 

   

Against shareholder proposals, absent a demonstrable need, proposing the establishment of additional committees; and on a case-by-case basis regarding the establishment of shareholder advisory committees.

 

   

Against shareholder proposals seeking union or special-interest representation on the board;

 

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Against shareholder proposals seeking to establish term limits or age limits for directors;

 

   

On a case-by-case basis on shareholder proposals seeking to require that the issuer’s chairman and chief executive officer be different individuals;

 

   

Against shareholder proposals seeking to establish director stock-ownership requirements; and

 

   

Against shareholder proposals seeking to change the size of a board, requiring women or minorities to serve on a board, or requiring two candidates for each board seat.

b. Anti-takeover Measures

Certain proposals are intended to deter outside parties from taking control of a company. Such proposals could entrench management and adversely affect shareholder rights and the value of the company’s shares. Consequently, Lazard has adopted Approved Guidelines to vote:

 

   

Against proposals to adopt supermajority vote requirements, or increase vote requirements, for mergers or for the removal of directors;

 

   

On a case-by-case basis regarding shareholder rights plans (also known as “poison pill plans”) and For proposals seeking to require all poison pill plans be submitted to shareholder vote;

 

   

Against proposals seeking to adopt fair price provisions and For proposals seeking to rescind them;

 

   

Against “blank check” preferred stock; and

 

   

On a case-by-case basis regarding other provisions seeking to amend a company’s by-laws or charter regarding anti-takeover provisions.

c. Conduct of Shareholder Meetings

Lazard generally opposes any effort by management to restrict or limit shareholder participation in shareholder meetings, and is in favor of efforts to enhance shareholder participation. Lazard has therefore adopted Approved Guidelines to vote:

 

   

Against proposals to adjourn meetings;

 

   

Against proposals seeking to eliminate or restrict shareholders’ right to call a special meeting;

 

   

For proposals providing for confidential voting;

 

   

Against efforts to eliminate or restrict right of shareholders to act by written consent;

 

   

Against proposals to adopt supermajority vote requirements, or increase vote requirements, and

 

   

On a case-by-case basis on changes to quorum requirements.

3. Changes to Capital Structure

Lazard receives many proxies that include proposals relating to a company’s capital structure. These proposals vary greatly, as each one is unique to the circumstances of the company involved, as well as the general economic and market conditions existing at the time of the proposal. A board and management may have many legitimate business reasons in seeking to effect changes to the issuer’s capital structure, including raising additional capital for appropriate business reasons, cash flow and market conditions. Lazard generally believes that these decisions are best left to management, absent apparent reasons why they should not be. Consequently, Lazard has adopted Approved Guidelines to vote:

 

   

For management proposals to increase or decrease authorized common or preferred stock (unless it is believed that doing so is intended to serve as an anti-takeover measure);

 

   

For stock splits and reverse stock splits;

 

   

On a case-by-case basis on matters affecting shareholder rights, such as amending votes-per-share;

 

   

On a case-by-case basis on management proposals to issue a new class of common or preferred shares;

 

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For management proposals to adopt or amend dividend reinvestment plans;

 

   

Against changes in capital structure designed to be used in poison pill plans; and

 

   

On a case-by-case basis on proposals seeking to approve or amend stock ownership limitations or transfer restrictions.

4. Stock Option Plans and Other Executive Compensation Issues

Lazard supports efforts by companies to adopt compensation and incentive programs to attract and retain the highest caliber management possible, and to align the interests of a board, management and employees with those of shareholders. Lazard favors programs intended to reward management and employees for positive, long-term performance. However, Lazard will evaluate whether it believes, under the circumstances, that the level of compensation is appropriate or excessive. Lazard has Approved Guidelines to vote:

 

   

On a case-by-case basis regarding all stock option plans;

 

   

Against restricted stock plans that do not involve any performance criteria;

 

   

For employee stock purchase plans;

 

   

On a case-by-case basis for stock appreciation rights plans;

 

   

For deferred compensation plans;

 

   

Against proposals to approve executive loans to exercise options;

 

   

Against proposals to re-price underwater options;

 

   

On a case-by-case basis regarding shareholder proposals to eliminate or restrict severance agreements, and For proposals to submit severance agreements to shareholders for approval; and Against proposals to limit executive compensation or to require executive compensation to be submitted for shareholder approval, unless, with respect to the latter submitting compensation plans for shareholder approval is required by local law or practice.

5. Mergers and Other Significant Transactions

Shareholders are asked to consider a number of different types of significant transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, sales of all or substantially all of a company’s assets, reorganizations involving business combinations and liquidations. Each of these transactions is unique. Therefore, Lazard’s Approved Guideline is to vote on each of these transactions on a case-by-case basis.

6. Social and Political Issues

Proposals involving social and political issues take many forms and cover a wide array of issues. Some examples are: adoption of principles to limit or eliminate certain business activities, or limit or eliminate business activities in certain countries; adoption of certain conservation efforts; reporting of charitable contributions or political contributions or activities; or the adoption of certain principles regarding employment practices or discrimination policies. These items are often presented by shareholders and are often opposed by the company’s management and its board of directors.

Lazard generally supports the notion that corporations should be expected to act as good citizens, but, as noted above, is obligated to vote on social and political proposals in a way that it believes will most increase shareholder value. As a result, Lazard has adopted Approved Guidelines to vote on a case-by-case basis for most social and political issue proposals. Lazard will generally vote for the approval of anti-discrimination policies.

E. Voting Non-U.S. Securities

Lazard invests in non-U.S. securities on behalf of many clients. Laws and regulations regarding shareholder rights and voting procedures differ dramatically across the world. In certain countries, the requirements or restrictions imposed before proxies may be voted may outweigh any benefit that could be realized by voting the proxies involved. For example, certain countries restrict a shareholder’s ability to sell shares for a certain period of time if the shareholder votes proxies at a meeting (a practice known as “share blocking”). In other instances, the costs of voting a proxy (i.e., by being required to send a representative to the meeting) may simply outweigh any benefit to the client

 

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if the proxy is voted. Generally, the Manager of ProxyOps will consult with Portfolio Management to determine whether they believe it is in the interest of the clients to vote the proxies. In these instances, the Proxy Committee will have the authority to decide that it is in the best interest of its clients not to vote the proxies.

There may be other instances where Portfolio Management may wish to refrain from voting proxies (S ee Section G.1. below). Due to the nature of the strategy, a decision to refrain from voting proxies for securities held by the Korea Corporate Governance strategy managed by Lazard (“KCG”), certain Japanese securities or emerging market securities will generally be determined by Portfolio Management. (S ee Section G.1. below.)

F. Conflicts of Interest

1. Overview

Lazard is required to vote proxies in the best interests of its clients. It is essential, therefore, that material conflicts of interest or the appearance of a material conflict be avoided.

Potential conflicts of interest are inherent in Lazard’s organizational structure and in the nature of its business. Following are examples of situations that could present a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest:

 

   

Lazard Frères & Co. LLC (“LF&Co.”), Lazard’s parent and a registered broker-dealer, or an investment banking affiliate has a relationship with a company the shares of which are held in accounts of Lazard clients, and has provided services to the company with respect to an upcoming significant proxy proposal ( i.e ., a merger or other significant transaction);

 

   

Lazard serves as an investment adviser for a company the management of which supports a particular proposal, and shares of the company are held in accounts of Lazard clients;

 

   

Lazard serves as an investment adviser for the pension plan of an organization that sponsors a proposal; or

 

   

A Lazard employee who would otherwise be involved in the decision-making process regarding a particular proposal has a material relationship with the issuer or owns shares of the issuer.

2. General Policy and Consequences of Violations

All proxies must be voted in the best interest of each Lazard client, without any consideration of the interests of any other Lazard client (unrelated to the economic effect of the proposal being voted on share price), Lazard, LF&Co. or any of their Managing Directors, officers, employees or affiliates. ProxyOps is responsible for all proxy voting in accordance with this Policy after consulting with the appropriate member or members of Portfolio Management, the Proxy Committee and/or the Legal / Compliance Department. No other officers or employees of Lazard, LF&Co. or their affiliates may influence or attempt to influence the vote on any proposal. Doing so will be a violation of this Policy. Any communication between an officer or employee of LF&Co. and an officer or employee of Lazard trying to influence how a proposal should be voted is prohibited, and is a violation of this Policy. Violations of this Policy could result in disciplinary action, including letter of censure, fine or suspension, or termination of employment. Any such conduct may also violate state and Federal securities and other laws, as well as Lazard’s client agreements, which could result in severe civil and criminal penalties being imposed, including the violator being prohibited from ever working for any organization engaged in a securities business. Every officer and employee of Lazard who participates in any way in the decision-making process regarding proxy voting is responsible for considering whether they have a conflicting interest or the appearance of a conflicting interest on any proposal. A conflict could arise, for example, if an officer or employee has a family member who is an officer of the issuer or owns securities of the issuer. If an officer or employee believes such a conflict exists or may appear to exist, he or she should notify the Chief Compliance Officer immediately and, unless determined otherwise, should not continue to participate in the decision-making process.

3. Monitoring for Conflicts and Voting When a Material Conflict Exists

ProxyOps monitors for potential conflicts of interest that could be viewed as influencing the outcome of Lazard’s voting decision. Consequently, the steps that Lazard takes to monitor conflicts,

 

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and voting proposals when the appearance of a material conflict exists, differ depending on whether the Approved Guideline for the specific item is clearly defined to vote for or against, or is to vote on a case-by-case basis. Any questions regarding application of these conflict procedures, including whether a conflict exists, should be addressed to LAM’s Chief Compliance Officer or General Counsel.

a. Where Approved Guideline Is For or Against

Lazard has an Approved Guideline to vote for or against regarding most proxy agenda/proposals. Generally, unless Portfolio Management disagrees with the Approved Guideline for a specific proposal, ProxyOps votes according to the Approved Guideline. It is therefore necessary to consider whether an apparent conflict of interest exists when Portfolio Management disagrees with the Approved Guideline. ProxyOps will use its best efforts to determine whether a conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest exists. If there is no material conflict, the proxy will be voted as outlined in this Policy. If conflict appears to exist, then the proposal will be voted according to the Approved Guideline.

b. Where Approved Guideline Is Case-by-Case

In situations where the Approved Guideline is to vote case-by-case and a material conflict of interest appears to exist, Lazard’s policy is to vote the proxy item according to the recommendation of an independent source, currently ISS. The Manager of ProxyOps will use his best efforts to determine whether a conflict of interest or a potential conflict of interest may exist. If a conflict exists, and Lazard policy is to vote “case-by-case”, then ProxyOps will vote in accordance with the concurring recommendations of the two services offered by ISS, the Proxy Advisor Service and the Proxy Voter Service. If the two ISS services’ recommendations are contrary to each other, ProxyOps will obtain a recommendation from a third independent source that provides voting advisory services, and will defer to the majority recommendation. If a recommendation from the Proxy Committee approved third independent source is not available, Lazard will follow the recommendation of ISS’ Proxy Advisor service. In addition, in the event of a conflict that arises in connection with a proposal for a Lazard mutual fund, Lazard will vote shares for or against the proposal in proportion to shares voted by other shareholders.

G. Other Matters

1. Issues Relating to Management of Specific Lazard Strategies

Due to the nature of certain strategies managed by Lazard, specifically its emerging markets and KCG strategies, there may be times when Lazard believes that it may not be in the best interests of its clients to vote in accordance with the Approved Guidelines, or to vote proxies at all. In certain markets, the fact that Lazard is voting proxies may become public information, and, given the nature of those markets, may impact the price of the securities involved. With respect to the KCG strategy, Lazard may simply require more time to fully understand and address a situation prior to determining what would be in the best interests of shareholders. In these cases ProxyOps will look to Portfolio Management to provide guidance on proxy voting rather than vote in accordance with the Approved Guidelines.

Additionally, particularly with respect to certain Japanese securities, Lazard may not receive notice of a shareholder meeting in time to vote proxies for, or may simply be prevented from voting proxies in connection with, a particular meeting. Due to the compressed time frame for notification of shareholder meetings and Lazard’s obligation to vote proxies on behalf of its clients, Lazard may issue standing instructions to ISS on how to vote on certain matters.

Different strategies managed by Lazard may hold the same securities. However, due to the differences between the strategies and their related investment objectives ( e.g., the KCG strategy and an emerging-markets strategy), one Portfolio Management team may desire to vote differently than the other, or one team may desire to abstain from voting proxies while the other may desire to vote proxies. In this event, Lazard would generally defer to the recommendation of the KCG team to determine what action would be in the best interests of its clients. However, under unusual circumstances, the votes may be split between the two teams. In such event, a meeting of the Proxy Committee will be held to determine whether it would be appropriate to split the votes.

 

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2. Stock Lending

As noted in Section B above, Lazard does not generally vote proxies for securities that a client has authorized their custodian bank to use in a stock loan program, which passes voting rights to the party with possession of the shares. Under certain circumstances, Lazard may determine to recall loaned stocks in order to vote the proxies associated with those securities. For example, if Lazard determines that the entity in possession of the stock has borrowed the stock solely to be able to obtain control over the issuer of the stock by voting proxies, or if the client should specifically request Lazard to vote the shares on loan, Lazard may determine to recall the stock and vote the proxies itself. However, it is expected that this will be done only in exceptional circumstances. In such event, Portfolio Management will make this determination and ProxyOps will vote the proxies in accordance with the Approved Guidelines.

H. Review of Policy

The Proxy Committee will review this Policy at least semi-annually to consider whether any changes should be made to it or to any of the Approved Guidelines. Questions or concerns regarding the Policy should be raised with Lazard’s General Counsel or Chief Compliance Officer.

 

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