UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
 
Investment Company Act file number 811-22123
 
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
Nuveen Investments
        333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606         
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
 

Kevin J. McCarthy
Vice President and Secretary
        333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606         
(Name and address of agent for service)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:         312-917-7700        
 
Date of fiscal year end:             10/31          
 
Date of reporting period:          1/31/11         
 
Form N-Q is to be used by management investment companies, other than small business investment companies registered on Form N-5 (§§ 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than 60 days after the close of the first and third fiscal quarters, pursuant to rule 30b1-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30b1-5). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-Q in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
 
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-Q, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-Q unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 
 
 

 
 
Item 1. Schedule of Investments
 
           
   
Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
     
   
Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 (NMD)
     
   
January 31, 2011
     
Principal
   
Optional Call
   
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
Value
   
Alabama – 1.8% (1.5% of Total Investments)
     
$          2,290
 
Birmingham Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, Alabama, Revenue Bonds, Baptist Health
11/15 at 100.00
Baa2
$       2,235,063
   
System Inc., Series 2005A, 5.250%, 11/15/20
     
1,000
 
Phenix City Industrial Development Board, Alabama, Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds,
5/12 at 100.00
BBB
953,230
   
MeadWestvaco Corporation, Series 2002A, 6.350%, 5/15/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
3,290
 
Total Alabama
   
3,188,293
   
Arizona – 5.0% (4.3% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, General Obligation
7/17 at 100.00
N/R
864,230
   
Bonds, Series 2007, 6.200%, 7/15/32
     
85
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Choice Education and Development
No Opt. Call
N/R
82,878
   
Charter School Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 6.000%, 6/01/16
     
500
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds Legacy
No Opt. Call
N/R
515,350
   
Traditional School Project, Series 2009, 8.500%, 7/01/39
     
825
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Paradise
6/19 at 100.00
BBB–
679,767
   
Education Center Project, Series 2010, 6.000%, 6/01/40
     
2,575
 
Quechan Indian Tribe of the Fort Yuma Reservation, Arizona, Government Project Bonds,
12/17 at 102.00
N/R
2,378,605
   
Series 2008, 7.000%, 12/01/27
     
4,325
 
Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc
No Opt. Call
A
3,680,098
   
Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/37 (4)
     
1,000
 
Yuma County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Exempt Revenue Bonds, Far West Water &
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
850,840
   
Sewer Inc. Refunding, Series 2007A, 6.375%, 12/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
10,310
 
Total Arizona
   
9,051,768
   
California – 12.9% (11.1% of Total Investments)
     
1,470
 
Bay Area Toll Authority, California, Revenue Bonds, San Francisco Bay Area Toll Bridge, Tender
No Opt. Call
AA
1,187,113
   
Option Bond Trust 2985, 17.276%, 4/01/16 (IF)
     
2,000
 
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Dominican University, Series 2006,
12/16 at 100.00
Baa3
1,536,680
   
5.000%, 12/01/36
     
565
 
California Housing Finance Agency, California, Home Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2008B,
8/17 at 100.00
A
522,885
   
5.000%, 2/01/28 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
1,000
 
California Municipal Finance Authority, Mobile Home Park Revenue Bonds, Caritas Projects
8/20 at 100.00
N/R
927,200
   
Series 2010B, 7.250%, 8/15/45
     
1,000
 
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Harbor Regional Center Project,
11/19 at 100.00
Baa1
1,012,050
   
Series 2009, 8.500%, 11/01/39
     
795
 
California State Public Works Board, Lease Revenue Bonds, Various Capital Projects,
3/20 at 100.00
A2
759,948
   
Series 2010A-1, 5.750%, 3/01/30
     
1,300
 
California State, General Obligation Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 3162, 19.415%, 3/01/18 –
No Opt. Call
AA+
1,099,384
   
AGM Insured (IF)
     
520
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, American Baptist Homes
10/19 at 100.00
BBB–
477,958
   
of the West, Series 2010, 6.250%, 10/01/39
     
1,825
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Daughters of Charity
7/15 at 100.00
BBB
1,486,463
   
Health System, Series 2005A, 5.250%, 7/01/35
     
2,000
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, St. Joseph Health System,
7/18 at 100.00
AA–
1,894,100
   
Series 2007C, 5.750%, 7/01/47 – FGIC Insured (4)
     
1,125
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Tender
5/18 at 100.00
AA–
477,360
   
Option Bond Trust 3048, 18.186%, 11/15/48 (IF)
     
   
Daly City Housing Development Finance Agency, California, Mobile Home Park Revenue Bonds,
     
   
Franciscan Mobile Home Park Refunding, Series 2007A:
     
2,000
 
5.000%, 12/15/37
12/17 at 100.00
A–
1,625,380
1,960
 
6.500%, 12/15/47
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
1,595,224
1,370
 
Elk Grove Community Facilities District 2005-1, California, Special Tax Bonds, Series 2007,
9/15 at 102.00
N/R
844,687
   
5.250%, 9/01/37
     
1,000
 
Fontana, California, Special Tax Bonds, Community Facilities District 31 Citrus Heights North
9/14 at 102.00
N/R
761,800
   
Special Tax Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 9/01/26
     
   
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed
     
   
Bonds, Series 2007A-1:
     
1,000
 
5.750%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
Baa3
656,430
2,500
 
5.125%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
Baa3
1,473,950
1,000
 
Hercules Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Merged Project Area,
8/15 at 100.00
BB
692,690
   
Series 2005, 5.000%, 8/01/25 – AMBAC Insured
     
1,000
 
Lathrop Financing Authority, California, Revenue Bonds, Water Supply Project Series 2003,
6/13 at 100.00
N/R
884,870
   
6.000%, 6/01/35
     
700
 
Los Angeles Department of Airports, California, Revenue Bonds, Los Angeles International
5/20 at 100.00
AA
485,716
   
Airport, Tender Option Bond Trust 10-27B, 17.742%, 5/15/40 (IF)
     
500
 
Los Angeles Regional Airports Improvement Corporation, California, Sublease Revenue Bonds, Los
12/12 at 102.00
B–
498,650
   
Angeles International Airport, American Airlines Inc. Terminal 4 Project, Series 2002C,
     
   
7.500%, 12/01/24 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
625
 
Palomar Pomerado Health Care District, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2010,
11/20 at 100.00
Baa3
589,613
   
5.250%, 11/01/21
     
2,500
 
San Bernardino Community College District, California, General Obligation Bonds, Tender Option
8/16 at 100.00
AA+
1,860,700
   
Bond Trust 11780-1, 17.246%, 2/01/27 – AGM Insured (IF)
     
29,755
 
Total California
   
23,350,851
   
Colorado – 8.7% (7.5% of Total Investments)
     
1,500
 
Arista Metropolitan District, Colorado, Special Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, 9.250%, 12/01/37
12/15 at 100.00
N/R
1,332,495
1,500
 
Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Windsor
5/17 at 100.00
BB+
1,169,340
   
Academy, Series 2007A, 5.700%, 5/01/37
     
1,975
 
Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Pikes Peak School of
6/18 at 102.00
N/R
1,704,484
   
Expeditionary Learning Charter School, Series 2008, 6.625%, 6/01/38
     
1,480
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health Initiatives,
9/16 at 100.00
AA
1,307,476
   
Series 2006A, 5.000%, 9/01/41 (4)
     
750
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Sisters of Charity of
No Opt. Call
AA
621,570
   
Leavenworth Health Services Corporation, Tender Option Bond Trust 3702, 18.709%,
     
   
1/01/18 (IF) (4)
     
1,000
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan
6/16 at 100.00
A–
893,340
   
Society, Series 2006, 5.250%, 6/01/36
     
5,045
 
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Confluence Energy LLC Project, Series
4/17 at 100.00
N/R
3,034,618
   
2007, 6.750%, 4/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (5)
     
1,000
 
Confluence Metropolitan District, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2007,
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
721,460
   
5.400%, 12/01/27
     
1,070
 
Fitzsimons Village Metropolitan District 1, Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, Tax Increment
3/20 at 100.00
N/R
1,007,566
   
Public Improvement Fee Supported Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A, 7.500%, 3/01/40
     
5
 
Maher Ranch Metropolitan District 4, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds,
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
3,788
   
Series 2007, 5.250%, 12/01/36 – RAAI Insured
     
500
 
Pinery West Metropolitan District 2, Colorado, General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds,
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
394,115
   
Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/27 – RAAI Insured
     
1,000
 
Plaza Metropolitan District 1, Lakewood, Colorado, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2003,
6/14 at 101.00
N/R
973,830
   
8.000%, 12/01/25
     
1,700
 
Public Authority for Colorado Energy, Natural Gas Purchase Revenue Bonds, Colorado Springs
No Opt. Call
A
1,776,245
   
Utilities, Series 2008, 6.500%, 11/15/38
     
815
 
Three Springs Metropolitan District 3, Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, Property Tax
12/20 at 100.00
N/R
758,089
   
Supported Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 7.750%, 12/01/39
     
19,340
 
Total Colorado
   
15,698,416
   
Connecticut – 0.6% (0.5% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Harbor Point Infrastructure Improvement District, Connecticut, Special Obligation Revenue
4/20 at 100.00
N/R
1,010,730
   
Bonds, Harbor Point Project, Series 2010A, 7.875%, 4/01/39
     
   
Florida – 11.8% (10.1% of Total Investments)
     
615
 
Amelia Walk Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2006A,
5/16 at 100.00
N/R
382,715
   
5.500%, 5/01/37
     
985
 
Ave Maria Stewardship Community Development District, Florida, Capital Improvement Revenue
5/16 at 100.00
N/R
677,503
   
Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.125%, 5/01/38
     
1,000
 
Beeline Community Development District, Palm Beach County, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds,
5/18 at 100.00
N/R
947,190
   
Series 2008A, 7.000%, 5/01/37
     
990
 
Colonial Country Club Community Development District, Florida, Capital Improvement Revenue
5/13 at 101.00
A+
986,387
   
Bonds, Series 2003, 6.400%, 5/01/33
     
2,000
 
Escambia County, Florida, Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds, International Paper Company
8/11 at 100.00
BBB
1,754,100
   
Projects, Series 2006B, 5.000%, 8/01/26 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
1,000
 
Martin County Industrial Development Authority, Florida, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds,
6/11 at 100.00
BB+
1,006,500
   
Indiantown Cogeneration LP, Series 1994A, 7.875%, 12/15/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
2,365
 
Old Palm Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Palm Beach
5/15 at 101.00
N/R
2,019,284
   
Gardens, Series 2004A, 5.900%, 5/01/35
     
1,000
 
Orange County Housoing Finance Authority, Florida, Multifamily Housing Bonds, Buena Vista
7/11 at 100.00
N/R
872,020
   
Place II, Series 1999-I, 6.900%, 7/01/39 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
1,160
 
Pine Island Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Bella Collina,
5/12 at 101.00
N/R
755,578
   
Series 2004, 5.750%, 5/01/35
     
995
 
Poinciana West Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2007,
5/17 at 100.00
N/R
801,652
   
6.000%, 5/01/37
     
3,255
 
South Miami Health Facilities Authority, Florida, Revenue Bonds, Baptist Health Systems of
8/17 at 100.00
AA
1,860,949
   
South Florida, Trust 1030, 15.054%, 2/01/31 (IF)
     
500
 
South Village Community Development District, Clay County, Florida, Capital Improvement
5/13 at 100.00
N/R
341,910
   
Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.700%, 5/01/35
     
1,345
 
Stoneybrook Venice Community Development District, Florida, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds,
5/18 at 100.00
N/R
1,253,338
   
Series 2007, 6.750%, 5/01/38
     
2,890
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2006,
5/14 at 101.00
N/R
2,099,672
   
5.400%, 5/01/37
     
5,915
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2007,
No Opt. Call
N/R
3,679,070
   
5.250%, 5/01/39
     
   
Westchester Community Development District 1, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2003:
     
500
 
6.000%, 5/01/23
5/13 at 101.00
N/R
446,400
1,750
 
6.125%, 5/01/35
5/13 at 101.00
N/R
1,410,255
28,265
 
Total Florida
   
21,294,523
   
Georgia – 2.5% (2.1% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Atlanta, Georgia, Tax Allocation Bonds, Beltline Project Series 2008A. Remarketed,
1/19 at 100.00
N/R
992,760
   
7.500%, 1/01/31
     
1,250
 
Clayton County Development Authority, Georgia, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Delta Air
6/20 at 100.00
CCC+
1,424,575
   
Lines, Inc. Project, Series 2009A, 8.750%, 6/01/29
     
1,170
 
Clayton County Development Authority, Georgia, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Delta Air
6/15 at 100.00
CCC+
1,253,959
   
Lines, Inc. Project, Series 2009B, 9.000%, 6/01/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
855
 
Effingham County Development Authority, Georgia, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds,
7/11 at 100.00
BBB–
824,109
   
Ft. James Project, Series 1998, 5.625%, 7/01/18 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
4,275
 
Total Georgia
   
4,495,403
   
Illinois – 13.2% (11.3% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Cook County, Illinois, Recovery Zone Facility Revenue Bonds, Navistar International
10/20 at 100.00
BB–
1,000,800
   
Corporation Project, Series 2010, 6.500%, 10/15/40
     
1,100
 
Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, Senior Lien Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Mannheim
1/18 at 102.00
N/R
955,900
   
Redevelopment Project, Series 2008, 7.000%, 1/01/28
     
1,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Christian Homes, Inc., Refunding Series 2010,
5/15 at 100.00
N/R
923,310
   
5.500%, 5/15/23
     
5,620
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Chicago Charter School Foundation,
No Opt. Call
BBB+
4,453,399
   
Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/36
     
500
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Admiral at Lake Project, Series 2010A,
5/20 at 100.00
N/R
473,215
   
7.750%, 5/15/30
     
500
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Admiral at Lake Project, Temps 75 Series 2010D-1,
11/12 at 100.00
N/R
482,285
   
7.000%, 5/15/18
     
1,900
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Provena Health, Series 2009A, 7.750%, 8/15/34
8/19 at 100.00
BBB+
2,026,787
1,500
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Roosevelt University, Series 2007, 5.500%, 4/01/37
4/17 at 100.00
Baa2
1,322,595
1,500
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sherman Health Systems, Series 2007A,
8/17 at 100.00
BBB
1,257,180
   
5.500%, 8/01/37
     
2,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers,
8/19 at 100.00
BBB
2,064,340
   
Series 2009, 6.875%, 8/15/38
     
500
 
Illinois FInance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Southern Illinois Healthcare Enterprises, Inc.,
3/20 at 100.00
AA+
468,760
   
Series 2005 Remarketed, 5.250%, 3/01/30 – AGM Insured
     
500
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare,
1/13 at 100.00
Baa1
481,320
   
Series 2002, 5.500%, 1/01/22
     
2,000
 
Lombard Public Facilities Corporation, Illinois, First Tier Conference Center and Hotel
1/16 at 100.00
B–
1,203,900
   
Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A-2, 5.500%, 1/01/36 – ACA Insured
     
   
Lombard Public Facilities Corporation, Illinois, Second Tier Conference Center and Hotel
     
   
Revenue Bonds, Series 2005B:
     
285
 
5.250%, 1/01/25
1/16 at 100.00
B–
183,537
200
 
5.250%, 1/01/36
1/16 at 100.00
B–
112,644
800
 
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, Illinois, Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds,
No Opt. Call
A–
766,696
   
Series 2010, 6.000%, 6/01/28
     
   
Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, Illinois, Saint Clair County Comprehensive Mental
     
   
Health Center, Series 2007:
     
1,295
 
6.200%, 6/01/17
No Opt. Call
N/R
1,246,399
3,020
 
6.625%, 6/01/37
6/17 at 103.00
N/R
2,617,192
1,000
 
Southwestern Illinois Development Authority, Local Government Program Revenue Bonds, Granite
3/14 at 100.00
N/R
984,260
   
City Project, Series 2009B, 7.750%, 3/01/22
     
750
 
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, Special Service Area, Legacy Pointe, Special
3/17 at 102.00
N/R
740,445
   
Assessment Bonds, Series 2009, 7.875%, 3/01/32
     
26,970
 
Total Illinois
   
23,764,964
   
Indiana – 3.7% (3.2% of Total Investments)
     
3,100
 
Hospital Authority of Delaware County, Indiana, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Cardinal Health
8/16 at 100.00
Baa3
2,639,123
   
System, Series 2006, 5.125%, 8/01/29
     
1,250
 
Indiana Bond Bank, Special Program Gas Revenue Bonds, JP Morgan Ventures Energy Corporation
No Opt. Call
Aa3
1,387,000
   
Guaranteed, Series 2007A, 17.834%, 4/15/17 (IF)
     
1,000
 
Indianapolis, Indiana, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, GMF-Berkley Commons Apartments,
7/20 at 100.00
A+
929,800
   
Series 2010A, 6.000%, 7/01/40
     
   
Vigo County Hospital Authority, Indiana, Revenue Bonds, Union Hospital, Series 2007:
     
250
 
5.700%, 9/01/37
9/17 at 100.00
N/R
206,555
1,800
 
5.800%, 9/01/47
9/17 at 100.00
N/R
1,466,856
7,400
 
Total Indiana
   
6,629,334
   
Kentucky – 0.5% (0.4% of Total Investments)
     
   
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Hospital Facilities Revenue Bonds, Owensboro
     
   
Medical Health System, Series 2010A:
     
500
 
6.000%, 6/01/30
6/20 at 100.00
Baa2
466,410
500
 
6.500%, 3/01/45
No Opt. Call
Baa2
471,980
1,000
 
Total Kentucky
   
938,390
   
Louisiana – 3.8% (3.3% of Total Investments)
     
500
 
Louisiana Local Government Environment Facilities and Community Development Authority, Revenue
11/20 at 100.00
BBB–
498,045
   
Bonds, Westlake Chemical Corporation Projects, Series 2010A-1, 6.500%, 11/01/35
     
3,500
 
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, Revenue
11/17 at 100.00
BBB–
3,535,700
   
Bonds, Westlake Chemical Corporation Project, Series 2007, 6.750%, 11/01/32
     
4,000
 
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority,
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
2,309,440
   
Revenue Bonds, Southgate Suites Hotel LLC Project, Series 2007A, 6.750%, 12/15/37
     
555
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Louisiana, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds,
5/11 at 101.00
A–
506,315
   
Series 2001B, 5.875%, 5/15/39
     
8,555
 
Total Louisiana
   
6,849,500
   
Maryland – 0.3% (0.3% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Revenue Bonds, Chesapeake Bay Hyatt Conference
12/16 at 100.00
N/R
626,440
   
Center, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 12/01/31
     
   
Massachusetts – 0.0% (0.0% of Total Investments)
     
90
 
Boston Industrial Development Financing Authority, Massachusetts, Senior Revenue Bonds,
9/12 at 102.00
Caa3
40,986
   
Crosstown Center Project, Series 2002, 6.500%, 9/01/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
   
Michigan – 1.2% (1.1% of Total Investments)
     
1,750
 
Michigan Public Educational Facilities Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, American
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
1,451,678
   
Montessori Academy, Series 2007, 6.500%, 12/01/37
     
1,000
 
Michigan Public Educational Facilities Authority, Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds, David
6/17 at 100.00
N/R
759,990
   
Ellis Academy-West Charter School Project, Series 2007, 5.875%, 6/01/37
     
2,750
 
Total Michigan
   
2,211,668
   
Minnesota – 1.4% (1.2% of Total Investments)
     
3,000
 
St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Healtheast Inc.,
11/15 at 100.00
BB+
2,564,790
   
Series 2005, 6.000%, 11/15/35
     
   
Mississippi – 1.1% (0.9% of Total Investments)
     
975
 
Mississippi Business Finance Corporation, Gulf Opportunity Zone Revenue Bonds, Roberts Hotel
2/21 at 102.00
NA
921,814
   
of Jackson, LLC Project, Series 2010, 8.500%, 2/01/30 (7)
     
1,000
 
Mississippi Business Finance Corporation, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, System
4/11 at 100.00
BBB
976,820
   
Energy Resources Inc. Project, Series 1998, 5.875%, 4/01/22
     
1,975
 
Total Mississippi
   
1,898,634
   
Missouri – 3.4% (2.9% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Hanley Road Corridor Transportation Development District, Brentwood and Maplewood, Missouri,
10/19 at 100.00
A–
955,330
   
Transportation Sales Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2009A, 5.875%, 10/01/36
     
1,000
 
Missouri Development Finance Board. Infrastructure Facilities Revenue Bonds, City of
4/14 at 100.00
A
1,011,890
   
Independence, Missouri - Events Center Project, Series 2009F, 6.250%, 4/01/38
     
1,100
 
Saint Louis Industrial Development Authority, Missouri, Confluence Academy Project,
6/15 at 103.00
N/R
829,103
   
Series 2007A, 5.350%, 6/15/32
     
1,000
 
Saint Louis Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, Tax-Exempt Recovery Zone Facilities
9/20 at 100.00
N/R
922,780
   
Improvement, Missouri, Special Revenue Bonds, Kiel Opera House Project, Series 2010B,
     
   
7.000%, 9/01/35
     
1,000
 
Saint Louis, Missouri, Orpheum Theater Community Improvement District, Saint Louis, Missouri,
No Opt. Call
N/R
948,820
   
Property and Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2009, 9.000%, 3/01/29
     
1,894
 
Saint Louis, Missouri, Tax Increment Financing Revenue Bonds, Fashion Square Redevelopment
3/11 at 100.00
N/R
1,537,909
   
Project, Series 2008A, 6.300%, 8/22/26
     
6,994
 
Total Missouri
   
6,205,832
   
Nevada – 1.9% (1.6% of Total Investments)
     
2,500
 
Clark County, Nevada, General Obligation Bank Bonds, Southern Nevada Water Authority Loan,
No Opt. Call
AA+
2,172,800
   
Tender Option Bond Trust Series 2010-11836, 17.445%, 6/01/16 (IF)
     
1,200
 
Director of Nevada State Department of Business and Industry, Revenue Bonds, Las Vegas
7/11 at 100.00
N/R
268,524
   
Monorail Project, First Tier, Series 2000, 5.375%, 1/01/40 – AMBAC Insured (6)
     
980
 
Sparks Tourism Improvement District 1, Legends at Sparks Marina, Nevada, Senior Sales Tax
6/18 at 100.00
B2
927,345
   
Revenue Bonds Series 2008A, 6.500%, 6/15/20
     
4,680
 
Total Nevada
   
3,368,669
   
New Jersey – 3.4% (2.9% of Total Investments)
     
   
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Continental
     
   
Airlines Inc., Series 1999:
     
2,000
 
6.250%, 9/15/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
9/11 at 100.00
B
1,897,720
55
 
6.400%, 9/15/23 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
3/11 at 100.50
B
52,197
25
 
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Continental
5/11 at 101.00
B
24,603
   
Airlines Inc., Series 2000, 7.000%, 11/15/30 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
3,200
 
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Saint Peters
7/18 at 100.00
BBB–
2,872,800
   
University Hospital, Series 2007, 5.750%, 7/01/37
     
1,000
 
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Saint Joseph’s
No Opt. Call
BBB–
1,044,910
   
Healthcare System Obligated Group Issue, Series 2008, 6.000%, 7/01/18
     
500
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, New Jersey, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds,
6/17 at 100.00
Baa3
298,680
   
Series 2007-1A, 4.750%, 6/01/34
     
6,780
 
Total New Jersey
   
6,190,910
   
New Mexico – 0.7% (0.6% of Total Investments)
     
495
 
Montecito Estates Public Improvement District, New Mexico, Special Levee Revenue Bonds,
10/17 at 100.00
N/R
412,132
   
Series 2007, 7.000%, 10/01/37
     
965
 
New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, La Vida LLena
7/20 at 100.00
N/R
869,494
   
Project, Series 2010A, 5.875%, 7/01/30
     
1,460
 
Total New Mexico
   
1,281,626
   
New York – 2.1% (1.8% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, American Airlines-JFK International
8/16 at 101.00
B–
1,037,290
   
Airport Special Facility Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 7.625%, 8/01/25
     
   
(Mandatory put 8/01/16) (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
   
New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds, Bronx
     
   
Parking Development Company, LLC Project, Series 2007:
     
500
 
5.750%, 10/01/37
10/17 at 100.00
N/R
309,150
2,000
 
5.875%, 10/01/46
10/17 at 102.00
N/R
1,219,740
1,030
 
New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds, Special
7/16 at 101.00
N/R
886,758
   
Needs Facilities Pooled Program, Series 2008A-1, 5.800%, 7/01/23
     
265
 
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special Project Bonds, JFK International Air
12/20 at 100.00
BBB–
251,843
   
Terminal LLC Project, Eigth Series 2010, 6.000%, 12/01/42
     
4,795
 
Total New York
   
3,704,781
   
North Carolina – 2.3% (1.9% of Total Investments)
     
1,970
 
Albemarle Hospital Authority, North Carolina, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds,
10/17 at 100.00
N/R
1,389,776
   
Series 2007, 5.250%, 10/01/38
     
1,260
 
Charlotte-Mecklenberg Hospital Authority, North Carolina, Carolinas HealthCare System Revenue
1/18 at 100.00
AA–
805,228
   
Bonds, Series 2008, Trust 1149, 13.223%, 7/15/32 (IF)
     
   
North Carolina Capital Facilities Financing Agency, Educational Facilities Revenue Bond,
     
   
Meredith College, Series 2008A:
     
1,000
 
6.000%, 6/01/31
6/18 at 100.00
BBB
950,400
1,000
 
6.125%, 6/01/35
6/18 at 100.00
BBB
942,740
5,230
 
Total North Carolina
   
4,088,144
   
Ohio – 3.7% (3.2% of Total Investments)
     
   
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue
     
   
Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2:
     
500
 
5.750%, 6/01/34
6/17 at 100.00
Baa3
331,610
4,845
 
5.875%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
Baa3
3,191,402
1,700
 
Lorain County Port Authority, Ohio, Recovery Zone Facility Economic Development Revenue Bonds,
12/20 at 100.00
BB
1,674,041
   
United State Steel Corporation Project, Series 2010, 6.750%, 12/01/40
     
1,250
 
Ohio State, Hospital Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Cleveland Clinic Health System
No Opt. Call
Aa2
1,172,600
   
Obligated Group, Tender Option Bond Trust 3551, 19.735%, 1/01/17 (IF)
     
2,000
 
Western Reserve Port Authority, Ohio, Solid Waste Facility Revenue Bonds, Central Waste Inc.,
7/17 at 102.00
N/R
365,000
   
Series 2007A, 6.350%, 7/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (5), (6)
     
10,295
 
Total Ohio
   
6,734,653
   
Oklahoma – 0.3% (0.3% of Total Investments)
     
45
 
Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust, Oklahoma, Revenue Bonds, American Airlines Inc., Series 1995,
6/11 at 100.00
B–
42,651
   
6.250%, 6/01/20
     
500
 
Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust, Oklahoma, Revenue Refunding Bonds, American Airlines Inc.,
No Opt. Call
Caa2
506,665
   
Series 2004A, 7.750%, 6/01/35 (Mandatory put 12/01/14)
     
545
 
Total Oklahoma
   
549,316
   
Oregon – 0.2% (0.1% of Total Investments)
     
190
 
Oregon, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Georgia Pacific Corp., Series 1995CLVII, 6.350%,
2/11 at 100.00
BBB–
186,650
   
8/01/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
125
 
Oregon, Economic Development Revenue Refunding Bonds, Georgia Pacific Corp., Series 1997-183,
6/11 at 100.00
Ba3
116,031
   
5.700%, 12/01/25
     
315
 
Total Oregon
   
302,681
   
Pennsylvania – 1.9% (1.6% of Total Investments)
     
500
 
Allegheny Country Industrial Development Authority, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania,
No Opt. Call
BB
507,840
   
Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds, United States Steel Corporation
     
   
Project, Refunding Series 2009, 6.750%, 11/01/24
     
1,010
 
Chester County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Avon Grove Charter School
12/17 at 100.00
BB+
875,700
   
Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 6.375%, 12/15/37
     
185
 
Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, FHA Insured Mortgage
8/20 at 100.00
AA
173,012
   
Revenue Bonds, New Regional Medical Center Project, Tender Option Bond Trust 62B,
     
   
19.010%, 8/01/38 (IF)
     
1,000
 
Pennsylvania Economic Development Finance Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds
6/11 at 100.00
B
840,620
   
(USG Corporation Project) Series 1999, 6.000%, 6/01/31 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
1,000
 
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Tender Option
4/19 at 100.00
AA+
682,160
   
Bond Trust 4657, 15.827%, 10/01/29 (IF) (4)
     
395
 
Philadelphia Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority, Pennsylvania, Health System
5/20 at 100.00
AA
350,693
   
Revenue Bonds, Jefferson Health System, Series 2010B, 5.000%, 5/15/40
     
4,090
 
Total Pennsylvania
   
3,430,025
   
Puerto Rico – 0.0% (0.0% of Total Investments)
     
20
 
Puerto Rico Ports Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, American Airlines Inc.,
6/11 at 100.00
CCC+
16,552
   
Series 1996A, 6.250%, 6/01/26 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
   
Rhode Island – 0.2% (0.2% of Total Investments)
     
500
 
Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds,
6/12 at 100.00
BBB
433,445
   
Series 2002A, 6.250%, 6/01/42
     
   
South Carolina – 1.1% (1.0% of Total Investments)
     
3,477
 
Lancaster County, South Carolina, Special Assessment Bonds, Edgewater II Improvement District,
No Opt. Call
N/R
2,056,020
   
Series 2007B, 7.700%, 11/01/17 (6)
     
   
Tennessee – 3.0% (2.6% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Maury County Industrial Development Board, Tennessee, Multi-Modal Interchangeable Rate
3/11 at 100.00
N/R
973,080
   
Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, Saturn Corporation, Series 1994, 6.500%, 9/01/24
     
2,000
 
Sullivan County Health Educational and Housing Facilities Board, Tennessee, Revenue Bonds,
3/13 at 100.00
N/R
1,718,000
   
Wellmont Health System, Refunding Series 2006A, 5.440%, 9/01/32
     
   
Sumner County Health, Educational, and Housing Facilities Board, Tennessee, Revenue Refunding
     
   
Bonds, Sumner Regional Health System Inc., Series 2007:
     
188
 
5.500%, 11/01/37 (5), (6), (8)
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
75,000
125
 
5.500%, 11/01/46 (5), (6), (8)
11/17 at 100.00
N/R
50,000
2,761
 
The Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corporation, Gas Revenue Bonds, Series 2006B, 5.625%, 9/01/26
No Opt. Call
N/R
2,577,532
6,074
 
Total Tennessee
   
5,393,612
   
Texas – 9.8% (8.4% of Total Investments)
     
   
Alliance Airport Authority, Texas, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, American Airlines Inc.,
     
   
Series 2007:
     
1,000
 
5.750%, 12/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
6/11 at 100.00
CCC+
752,900
1,710
 
5.250%, 12/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
12/12 at 100.00
CCC+
1,199,719
940
 
Brazos River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Electric
No Opt. Call
CCC
885,066
   
Company, Series 2001C, 5.750%, 5/01/36 (Mandatory put 11/01/11) (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
2,100
 
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corporation, Texas, Education Revenue Bonds, Tejano Center
No Opt. Call
BBB–
2,331,546
   
for Community Concerns, Inc.-Raul Yzaguirre School for Success, Refunding Series 2009A,
     
   
8.750%, 2/15/28
     
10
 
Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds,
5/11 at 100.50
CCC+
7,907
   
American Airlines Inc., Series 1999, 6.375%, 5/01/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
3,000
 
Danbury Higher Education Authority Inc., Texas, Golden Rule Charter School Revenue Bonds,
2/18 at 100.00
BB+
2,624,430
   
Series 2008A, 6.500%, 8/15/38
     
980
 
Hidalgo Willacy Housing Finance Corporation, Texas, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds,
1/14 at 102.00
N/R
877,090
   
Heritage Square Apartments Project, Series 2003A, 7.000%, 1/01/39
     
1,330
 
La Vernia Higher Education Financing Corporation, Texas, Education Revenue Bonds, Amigos Por
2/16 at 100.00
N/R
1,102,942
   
Vida Friends For Life Public Charter School, Series 2008, 6.375%, 2/15/37
     
335
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, Second Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008F,
1/18 at 100.00
A3
312,880
   
5.750%, 1/01/38
     
385
 
Sabine River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Electric
No Opt. Call
CCC
367,032
   
Company, Series 2001A, 5.500%, 5/01/22 (Mandatory put 11/01/11)
     
2,000
 
Sabine River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Energy Company
8/13 at 101.00
CCC–
652,300
   
LLC Project, Series 2003B, 6.150%, 8/01/22
     
2,875
 
Tarrant County Cultural and Educational Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds,
2/17 at 100.00
AA–
2,112,780
   
Texas Health Resources Project, Trust 1031, 17.081%, 2/15/36 (IF)
     
250
 
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corporation I, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Senior
No Opt. Call
A
258,133
   
Lien Series 2008D, 6.250%, 12/15/26
     
1,000
 
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corporation, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, LBJ
6/20 at 100.00
Baa3
1,013,660
   
Infrastructure Group LLC IH-635 Managed Lanes Project, Series 2010, 7.000%, 6/30/34
     
970
 
Texas Public Finance Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, School of Excellence Charter
12/14 at 100.00
BB+
900,218
   
School, Series 2004A, 7.000%, 12/01/34
     
2,000
 
Texas Turnpike Authority, Central Texas Turnpike System Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series
8/12 at 100.00
BBB+
1,707,060
   
2002A, 5.000%, 8/15/42 – AMBAC Insured
     
550
 
Travis County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Westminster
No Opt. Call
N/R
539,550
   
Manor, Series 2010, 7.000%, 11/01/30
     
21,435
 
Total Texas
   
17,645,213
   
Utah – 3.3% (2.8% of Total Investments)
     
   
Utah State Charter School Finance Authority, Noah Webster Academy Revenue Bonds,
     
   
Series 2008A:
     
500
 
6.250%, 6/15/28
6/17 at 100.00
N/R
413,685
1,430
 
6.500%, 6/15/38
6/17 at 100.00
N/R
1,146,746
5,550
 
Utah State Charter School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Summit Academy Project,
12/17 at 100.00
BBB–
4,421,518
   
Series 2007A, 5.800%, 6/15/38
     
7,480
 
Total Utah
   
5,981,949
   
Virgin Islands – 0.5% (0.5% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refinery Project - Hovensa LLC,
1/14 at 100.00
Baa3
960,710
   
Series 2003, 6.125%, 7/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
   
Virginia – 1.5% (1.3% of Total Investments)
     
50
 
Goochland County Industrial Development Authority, Virginia, Industrial Development Revenue
6/11 at 100.00
Ba3
46,082
   
Refunding Bonds, Nekoosa Packaging Corporation Project, Series 1998, 5.650%, 12/01/25
     
   
(Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
3,000
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation of Virginia, Tobacco Settlement Asset Backed Bonds,
6/17 at 100.00
Baa3
1,718,760
   
Series 2007B1, 5.000%, 6/01/47
     
1,000
 
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds Hampton Roads Proton Beam Therapy
7/14 at 102.00
N/R
1,032,110
   
Institute at Hampton University, LLC Project, Series 2009, 9.000%, 7/01/39
     
4,050
 
Total Virginia
   
2,796,952
   
Washington – 5.9% (5.1% of Total Investments)
     
2,415
 
FYI Properties, Washington, Lease Revenue Bonds, Washington State Department of Information
6/19 at 100.00
AA
2,376,457
   
Services Project, Tender Option Bond Trust 2009-14A&B, 19.104%, 6/01/34 (IF)
     
3,500
 
Kalispel Indian Tribe, Washington, Priority Distribution Bonds, Series 2008, 6.750%, 1/01/38
No Opt. Call
N/R
2,951,935
7,000
 
Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Northwest Hospital and
No Opt. Call
N/R
5,319,229
   
Medical Center of Seattle, Series 2007, 5.700%, 12/01/32
     
15
 
Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Virginia Mason Medical
8/17 at 100.00
BBB
13,516
   
Center, Series 2007B, 5.750%, 8/15/37 – ACA Insured
     
12,930
 
Total Washington
   
10,661,137
   
West Virginia – 0.2% (0.2% of Total Investments)
     
400
 
Ohio County Commission, West Virginia, Special District Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Fort Henry
3/16 at 100.00
BBB
349,832
   
Economic Development, Series 2006B, 5.625%, 3/01/36
     
   
Wisconsin – 1.6% (1.3% of Total Investments)
     
30
 
Green Bay Redevelopment Authority, Wisconsin, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds,
No Opt. Call
N/R
28,519
   
Fort James Project, Series 1999, 5.600%, 5/01/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
1,000
 
Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Wisconsin, Revenue Bonds,
12/18 at 102.00
N/R
900,130
   
Series 2006, 7.000%, 12/01/26
     
1,000
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Froedtert Community
No Opt. Call
AA–
701,360
   
Health, Inc. Obligated Group, Tender Option Bond Trust 3592, 18.601%, 4/01/17 (IF) (4)
     
1,000
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ministry Healthcare
2/12 at 101.00
A+
599,960
   
Inc., Tender Option Bond Trust 09-3114, 15.503%, 2/15/26 – NPFG Insured (IF)
     
1,500
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Wheaton Franciscan
8/16 at 100.00
BBB+
582,840
   
Healthcare System, Series 2006, Trust 2187, 14.241%, 8/15/34 (IF)
     
4,530
 
Total Wisconsin
   
2,812,809
   
Wyoming – 1.0% (0.9% of Total Investments)
     
2,000
 
Sweetwater County, Wyoming, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, FMC Corporation,
12/15 at 100.00
BBB+
1,897,200
   
Series 2005, 5.600%, 12/01/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
$ 258,055
 
Total Investments (cost $238,391,177) – 116.5%
   
210,476,758
   
Borrowings – (19.4)% (9)
   
(35,000,000)
   
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 2.9% (11)
   
5,209,046
   
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%
   
$    180,685,804
 
 
 

 
 
                 
Investments in Derivatives
             
Forward Swaps outstanding at January 31, 2011:
           
 
     
Fund
       
Fixed Rate
     
Unrealized
 
 
Notional
 
Pay/Receive
Floating Rate
 
Fixed Rate
 
Payment
Effective
Termination
 
Appreciation
 
Counterparty
Amount
 
Floating Rate
Index
 
(Annualized)
 
Frequency
Date (10)
Date
 
(Depreciation)
 
Barclays Bank PLC
$ 6,000,000  
Receive
3-Month USD-LIBOR
    4.098 %
Semi-Annually
12/23/11
12/23/35
  $ 348,657  
Barclays Bank PLC
  3,500,000  
Receive
3-Month USD-LIBOR
    4.720  
Semi-Annually
5/25/11
5/25/40
    (203,454 )
JPMorgan
  5,000,000  
Receive
3-Month USD-LIBOR
    4.783  
Semi-Annually
5/05/11
5/05/40
    (355,362 )
                            $ (210,159 )
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
In determining the fair value of the Fund's investments, various inputs are used. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
 
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
 
Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
 
Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including management's assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
 
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of the Fund's fair value measurements as of January 31, 2011:
 
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Investments:
                     
Municipal Bonds
$     $ 206,952,140     $ 3,524,618     $ 210,476,758  
Derivatives:
                             
Forward Swaps*
        (210,159 )           (210,159 )
Total
$     $ 206,741,981     $ 3,524,618     $ 210,266,599  
* Represents net unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
                             
 
The following is a reconciliation of the Fund's Level 3 investments held at the beginning and end of the measurement period:
 
     
 
Level 3
 
 
Municipal Bonds
 
Balance at the beginning of period
$ 3,970,170  
Gains (losses):
     
   Net realized gains (losses)
   
   Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
  (305,528 )
Purchases at cost
   
Sales at proceeds
  (140,024 )
Net discounts (premiums)
   
Transfers in to
   
Transfers out of
   
Balance at the end of period
$ 3,524,618  
 
During the period ended January 31, 2011, the Fund recognized no significant transfers to/from Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.
 
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
 
The Fund records derivative instruments at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized on the Statement of Operations, when applicable. Even though the Fund's investments in derivatives may represent economic hedges, they are not considered to be hedge transactions for financial reporting purposes.
 
The following table presents the fair value of all derivative instruments held by the Fund as of January 31, 2011, the location of these instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liablilities, and the primary underlying risk exposure.
 
      Location on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities  
Underlying
Derivative
Asset Derivatives
 
Liability Derivatives
 
Risk Exposure
Instrument
Location
Value
 
Location
 
Value
 
Interest Rate
Forward Swaps
Unrealized appreciation
$  
Unrealized depreciation
  $ 210,159  
   
on forward swaps*
     
on forward swaps*
       
* Represents cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of forward swap contracts as reported in the Portfolio of Investments.
           
 
Income Tax Information
 
The following information is presented on an income tax basis. Differences between amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to timing differences in recognizing taxable market discount, timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on investment transactions and the treatment of investments in inverse floating rate securities reflected as financing transactions, if any. To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities presented in the annual report, based on their federal tax basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences do not impact the net asset value of the Fund.
 
At January 31, 2011, the cost of investments (excluding investments in derivatives) was $241,473,967.
 
Gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation of investments (excluding investments in derivatives) at January 31, 2011, were as follows:
     
Gross unrealized:
   
   Appreciation
$ 5,978,127  
   Depreciation
  (36,975,336 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments
$ (30,997,209 )
 
     
(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common
   
shares unless otherwise noted.
(2)
 
Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption.
   
There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities
   
may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.
(3)
 
Ratings: Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investor Service,
   
Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s
   
or BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by
   
any of these national rating agencies.
(4)
 
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations
   
for investments in derivatives and/or inverse floating rate transactions.
(5)
 
For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment categorized as Level 3.
(6)
 
The Fund’s Adviser has concluded this issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations
   
and has directed the Fund’s custodian to cease accruing additional income on the Fund’s records.
(7)
 
Subsequent to the reporting period, the Fund’s Adviser has concluded this issue is not likely to meet
   
its future interest payment obligations and has directed the Fund’s custodian to cease accruing additional
   
income on the Fund’s records.
(8)
 
Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by, or at the discretion of, the
   
Board of Directors/Trustees.
(9)
 
Borrowings as a percentage of Total Investments is 16.6%.
(10)
 
Effective date represents the date on which both the Fund and Counterparty commence interest payment
   
accruals on each forward swap contract.
 (11)   Other Assets Less Liabilities includes value and/or Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of derivative
    instruments as noted in Investments in Derivatives.
N/R
 
Not rated.
WI/DD
 
Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
(IF)
 
Inverse floating rate investment.
USD-LIBOR
 
United States Dollar-London Inter-Bank Offered Rate.
 
 
 

 
Item 2. Controls and Procedures.

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

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

 
 
 

 
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
(Registrant)   Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund 2 
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Kevin J. McCarthy                    
                                                   Kevin J. McCarthy
                                                   Vice President and Secretary
 
Date          April 1, 2011        
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman                    
                                                    Gifford R. Zimmerman
                                                  Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer) 
 
Date          April 1, 2011        
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Stephen D. Foy                              
                                                   Stephen D. Foy
                                                  Vice President and Controller (principal financial officer) 
 
Date          April 1, 2011        
 

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