UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number   811-22988

Nuveen Global High Income Fund

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Nuveen Investments

333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

 

(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip code)

Mark L. Winget

Nuveen Investments

333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

 

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

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

 

Date of fiscal year end:       December 31

 

Date of reporting period:       June 30, 2022

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

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ITEM 1.

REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.


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Closed-End Funds

 

30 June

2022

 

Nuveen Closed-End Funds

 

JGH    Nuveen Global High Income Fund
NPCT    Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund
JLS    Nuveen Mortgage and Income Fund

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Table of Contents

 

Chair’s Letter to Shareholders

     4  

Important Notices

     5  

Fund Leverage

     6  

Common Share Information

     8  

Performance Overview and Holding Summaries

     12  

Portfolios of Investments

     19  

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     44  

Statement of Operations

     45  

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

     46  

Statement of Cash Flows

     48  

Financial Highlights

     50  

Notes to Financial Statements

     54  

Risk Considerations

     70  

Additional Fund Information

     71  

Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

     72  

Annual Investment Management Agreement Approval Process

     74  

 

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Chair’s Letter to Shareholders

 

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Dear Shareholders,

The first half of 2022 was challenging for financial markets. While global economic activity began to slow from post-pandemic peaks as pent-up demand waned and crisis-era monetary and fiscal support programs were phased out, persistently high inflation and central banks’ response have contributed to heightened uncertainty about financial and economic conditions.

Inflation has surged partially due to supply chain bottlenecks and exacerbated by Russia’s war in Ukraine and recent lockdowns across China to contain a large-scale COVID-19 outbreak. This has necessitated more forceful responses from the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) and other central banks, who now face an even more difficult task of slowing inflation without pulling their respective economies into recession. As anticipated, the Fed began the rate hiking cycle in March 2022, raising its short-term rate by 0.25% from near zero for the first time since the pandemic was declared two years ago. Larger increases of 0.50% in May and 0.75% in both June and July 2022 followed, bringing the target fed funds rate to a range of 2.25% to 2.50%. Additional rate hikes are expected in the remainder of this year, although Fed officials will closely monitor inflation data along with other economic measures and modify their rate setting policy based upon these factors. U.S. gross domestic product growth has now contracted for two consecutive quarters, according to preliminary government estimates, as consumer and business activity has slowed in part due to higher prices and borrowing costs. However, the still strong labor market suggests not all areas of the economy are weakening.

In the meantime, while markets will likely continue fluctuating with the daily headlines, we encourage investors to keep a long-term perspective. To learn more about how well your portfolio is aligned to your time horizon, risk tolerance and investment goals, consider reviewing it with your financial professional.

On behalf of the other members of the Nuveen Fund Board, I look forward to continuing to earn your trust in the months and years ahead.

Sincerely,

 

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Terence J. Toth

Chair of the Board

August 22, 2022

 

 

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Important Notices

 

For Shareholders of

Nuveen Global High Income Fund (JGH)

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT)

Nuveen Mortgage and Income Fund (JLS)

Portfolio Manager Commentaries in Semiannual Shareholder Reports

The Funds include portfolio manager commentary in their annual shareholder reports. For the Funds’ most recent annual portfolio manager discussion, please refer to the Portfolio Managers’ Comments section of each Fund’s December 31, 2021 annual shareholder report.

For current information on your Fund’s investment objectives, portfolio management team and average annual total returns please refer to the Fund’s website at www.nuveen.com.

For changes that occurred to your Fund both during and subsequent to this reporting period, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements section of this report.

For average annual total returns as of the end of this reporting period, please refer to the Performance Overview and Holding Summaries section within this report.

 

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Fund Leverage

 

IMPACT OF THE FUND’S LEVERAGE STRATEGY ON PERFORMANCE

One important factor impacting the common share returns of the Funds relative to their comparative benchmarks was the use of leverage through bank borrowings and reverse repurchase agreements (for NPCT and JLS). The Funds use leverage because our research has shown that, over time, leveraging provides opportunities for additional income. The opportunity arises when short-term rates that the Fund pays on its leveraging instruments are lower than the interest the Fund earns on its portfolio securities that it has bought with the proceeds of that leverage. This has been particularly true in the recent market environment where short-term rates have been low by historical standards.

However, use of leverage can expose Fund common shares to additional price volatility. When a Fund uses leverage, the Fund’s common shares will experience a greater increase in their net asset value if the securities acquired through the use of leverage increase in value, but will also experience a correspondingly larger decline in their net asset value if the securities acquired through leverage decline in value. All this will make the shares’ total return performance more variable over time.

In addition, common share income in levered funds will typically decrease in comparison to unlevered funds when short-term interest rates increase and increase when short-term interest rates decrease. In recent quarters, fund leverage expenses have generally tracked the overall movement of short-term interest rates. While fund leverage expenses are somewhat higher than their recent lows, leverage nevertheless continues to provide the opportunity for incremental common share income, particularly over longer-term periods.

The Funds use of leverage significantly detracted from relative performance during the reporting period. However, the Fund’s use of leverage was accretive to overall common share income.

JGH also continued to use interest rate swap contracts to partially hedge its future interest cost of leverage. The impact of the swap contracts on total return performance was positive during this reporting period.

As of June 30, 2022, the Funds’ percentages of leverage are shown in the accompanying table.

 

    

JGH

      

NPCT

       JLS  

Effective Leverage*

    32.04        38.35        29.25

Regulatory Leverage*

    32.04        25.13        7.26
*

Effective leverage is a Fund’s effective economic leverage, and includes both regulatory leverage and the leverage effects of reverse repurchase agreements, certain derivative and other investments in a Fund’s portfolio that increase the Fund’s investment exposure. Regulatory leverage consists of preferred shares issued or borrowings of the Fund. Both of these are part of a Fund’s capital structure. A Fund, however, may from time to time borrow on a typically transient basis in connection with its day-to-day operations, primarily in connection with the need to settle portfolio trades. Such incidental borrowings are excluded from the calculation of a Fund’s effective leverage ratio. Regulatory leverage is subject to asset coverage limits set forth in the Investment Company Act of 1940.

 

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Bank Borrowings

As noted previously, the Funds employ leverage through the use of bank borrowings. The Funds’ bank borrowing activities are as shown in the accompanying table.

 

 

    Current Reporting Period           Subsequent to the Close of
the Reporting Period
 
Fund   Outstanding
Balance as of
January 1, 2022
    Draws     Paydowns     Outstanding
Balance as of
June 30, 2022
    Average
Balance
Outstanding
           Draws     Paydowns    

Outstanding
Balance as of

August 22, 2022

 

JGH

  $ 159,000,000     $ 1,000,000     $ (22,000,000   $ 138,000,000     $ 149,646,409             $     $ (6,000,000   $ 132,000,000  

NPCT

  $ 167,000,000     $ 3,000,000     $ (39,400,000   $ 130,600,000     $ 157,332,597             $     $ (70,000,000   $ 130,600,000  

JLS

  $ 8,455,000     $ 1,750,000     $ (1,960,000   $ 8,245,000     $ 8,652,735             $ 1,250,000     $     $ 9,495,000  

Refer to Notes to Financial Statements, Note 8 – Fund Leverage for further details.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements

As noted previously, JLS and NPCT use reverse repurchase agreements, in which the Fund sells to a counterparty a security that it holds with a contemporaneous agreement to repurchase the same security at an agreed-upon price and date. The Funds’ transactions in reverse repurchase agreements are as shown in the accompanying table.

 

    Current Reporting Period           Subsequent to the Close of
the Reporting Period
 
Fund   Outstanding
Balance as of
January 1, 2022
    Sales     Purchases     Outstanding
Balance as of
June 30, 2022
    Average
Balance
Outstanding
           Sales     Purchases     Outstanding
Balance as of
August 22, 2022
 

NPCT

  $ 137,800,000     $ 366,915,000     $ (393,335,000   $ 111,380,000     $ 125,892,238             $ 111,380,000     $ (111,380,000   $ 111,380,000  

JLS

  $ 34,231,000     $ 69,717,000     $ (68,655,000   $ 35,293,000     $ 33,428,884             $ 24,843,000     $ (26,108,000   $ 34,028,000  

Refer to Notes to Financial Statements, Note 8 – Fund Leverage for further details.

 

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Common Share

Information

 

COMMON SHARE DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION FOR JGH AND JLS

The following information regarding the distributions for JGH and JLS are current as of June 30, 2022.

The Funds implemented a level distribution program. The goal of the level distribution program is to provide shareholders with stable, but not guaranteed, cash flow, independent of the amount or timing of income earned or capital gains realized by the Funds. The Funds intend to distribute all or substantially all of their net investment income through their regular monthly distribution and to distribute realized capital gains at least annually. In any monthly period, in order to maintain its level distribution amount, each Fund may pay out more or less than its net investment income during the period. As a result, regular distributions throughout the year are expected to include net investment income and potentially a return of capital or capital gains for tax purposes. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of the distribution or from the terms of the level distribution program. A return of capital is a non-taxable distribution of a portion of a Fund’s capital. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect a Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.”

Actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes will be determined as of each Fund’s fiscal year-end and reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV. Because distribution source estimates are updated throughout the current fiscal year based on a Fund’s performance, these estimates may differ from both the tax information reported to you in your Fund’s 1099 statement, as well as the ultimate economic sources of distributions over the life of your investment. The figures in the table below provide an estimate of the sources of distributions and may include amounts attributed to realized gains and/or returns of capital. The Funds attribute these estimates equally to each regular distribution throughout the year. Consequently, the estimated information shown below is for the current distribution, and also represents an updated estimate for all prior months in the fiscal year. These estimates should not be used for tax reporting purposes. The final determination for all distributions paid in 2021 will be made in early 2022 and reported to you on Form 1099-DIV. More details about each Fund’s distributions and the basis for these estimates are available on www.nuveen.com/en-us/closed-end-funds.

Data as of June 30, 2022

 

    Current Month
Estimated Percentage of Distributions
   

 

    Fiscal YTD
Estimated Per Share Amounts
 
Fund   Net
Investment
Income
    Realized
Gains
    Return of
Capital
           Total
Distributions
    Net
Investment
Income
    Realized
Gains
    Return of
Capital
 

JGH

    78.24     0.00     21.76     $ 0.6780     $ 0.5305     $ 0.0000     $ 0.1475  

JLS

    84.20     0.00     15.80           $ 0.4980     $ 0.4139     $ 0.0000     $ 0.0787  

 

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The following table provides information regarding Fund distributions and total return performance over various time periods. This information is intended to help you better understand whether Fund returns for the specified time periods were sufficient to meet Fund distributions.

Data as of June 30, 2022

 

                         Annualized             Cumulative  
Fund   Inception
Date
    

Latest

Monthly
Per Share
Distribution

             Current
Distribution
on NAV
     1-Year
Return on
NAV
     5-Year
Return on
NAV
             Fiscal YTD
Distributions
on NAV
     Fiscal
YTD Return
on NAV
 

JGH

    11/24/2014        $0.1130           10.74%        (19.66)%        0.01%           5.37%        (20.46)%  

JLS

    11/25/2009        $0.0830                 5.19%        (10.93)%        0.84%                 2.60%        (11.39)%  

COMMON SHARE DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION FOR NPCT

The following information regarding the Fund’s distributions is current as of June 30, 2022. This notice provides shareholders with information regarding fund distributions, as required by current securities laws. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of the distribution or from the terms of the Fund’s Managed Distribution Policy.

The following table provides estimates of the Fund’s distribution sources, reflecting year-to-date cumulative experience through the month-end prior to the latest distribution. The Fund attributes these estimates equally to each regular distribution throughout the year. Consequently, the estimated information as of the specified month-end shown below is for the current distribution, and also represents an updated estimate for all prior months in the year. For the Fund, it is estimated that the Fund has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of the distributions may be (and is shown below as being estimated to be) a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.”

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. More details about the Fund’s distributions and the basis for these estimates are available on www.nuveen.com/cef

 

Data as of June 30, 2022

 

         

 

    Fiscal YTD  
         

 

    Per Share Estimated Sources of Distribution    

 

    Estimated Percentage of the Distribution  
Fund   Per Share
Distribution
           Net
Investment
Income
    Long-Term
Gains
    Short-Term
Gains
    Return of
Capital
           Net
Investment
Income
    Long-Term
Gains
    Short-Term
Gains
    Return of
Capital
 

NPCT (FYE 12/31)

    $0.6180               $0.3912       $0.0000       $0.0000       $0.2268               63.3%       0.0%       0.0%       36.7%  

 

                           

 

    Annualized    

 

    Cumulative  
Fund   Inception
Date
    Latest
Monthly
Distribution
    Fiscal YTD
Distribution
    Net Asset
Value (NAV)
           Since Inception
Return on
NAV
    Fiscal YTD
Distribution
Rate on NAV
           Fiscal YTD
Return on
NAV
    Fiscal YTD
Distribution
Rate on NAV
 

NPCT (FYE 12/31)

    4/27/2021       $0.1030       $0.6180       $13.53               (23.56)%       9.14%               (20.02)%       4.57%  

 

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Common Share Information (continued)

 

NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUND DISTRIBUTION AMOUNTS

The Nuveen Closed-End Funds’ monthly and quarterly periodic distributions to shareholders are posted on www.nuveen.com and can be found on Nuveen’s enhanced closed-end fund resource page, which is at https://www.nuveen.com/resource-center-closed-end-funds, along with other Nuveen closed-end fund product updates. To ensure timely access to the latest information, shareholders may use a subscribe function, which can be activated at this web page (https://www.nuveen.com/subscriptions).

COMMON SHARE REPURCHASES

During August 2022 (subsequent to the close of the reporting period), the Funds’ Board of Trustees reauthorized an open-market common share repurchase program, allowing each Fund to repurchase an aggregate of up to approximately 10% of its outstanding common shares.

During the current reporting period, the Funds did not repurchase any of their outstanding common shares. As of June 30, 2022 (and since the inception of the Funds’ repurchase program), each Fund has cumulatively repurchased and retired its outstanding common shares as shown in the accompanying table.

 

     JGH        NPCT        JLS  

Common shares cumulatively repurchased and retired

    900,000              —              —  

Common shares authorized for repurchase

    2,315,000          2,875,000          545,000  

OTHER COMMON SHARE INFORMATION

As of June 30, 2022, the Funds’ common share prices were trading at a premium/(discount) to their common share NAVs and trading at an average premium/(discount) to NAV during the current reporting period, as follows:

 

     JGH        NPCT        JLS  

Common share NAV

  $ 12.63        $ 13.53        $ 19.19  

Common share price

  $ 11.58        $ 11.72        $ 16.52  

Premium/(Discount) to NAV

    (8.31 )%         (13.38 )%         (13.91 )% 

Average premium/(discount) to NAV

    (8.81 )%         (11.45 )%         (11.53 )% 

 

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JGH     

Nuveen Global High Income Fund

Performance Overview and Holding Summaries as of June 30, 2022

 

Refer to the Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of the terms used within this section.

Average Annual Total Returns as of June 30, 2022*

 

    Cumulative        Average Annual  
     6-Month        1-Year        5-Year        Since
Inception
 
JGH at Common Share NAV     (20.46)%          (19.66)%          0.01%          1.79%  
JGH at Common Share Price     (23.34)%          (21.66)%          0.89%          2.80%  
Bloomberg Global High Yield Index (USD Hedged)     (15.23)%          (15.38)%          0.86%          2.85%  
*

For purposes of Fund performance, relative results are measured against the Bloomberg Global High Yield Index (USD Hedged).

Since inception returns are from 11/24/14. Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the data shown. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders may have to pay on Fund distributions or upon the sale of Fund shares. Returns at NAV are net of Fund expenses, and assume reinvestment of distributions. Comparative index return information is provided for the Fund’s shares at NAV only. Indexes are not available for direct investment.

Daily Common Share NAV and Share Price

 

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This data relates to the securities held in the Fund’s portfolio of investments as of the end of the reporting period. It should not be construed as a measure of performance for the Fund itself. Holdings are subject to change.

The Fund uses credit quality ratings for its portfolio securities provided by Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. and Fitch, Inc. If all three provide a rating for a security, the middle is used; if two of the three agencies rate a security, the lower rating is used; and if only one rating agency rates a security, that rating is used. This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national rating agencies.

 

Fund Allocation

(% of net assets)

 

Corporate Bonds     94.7%  
Sovereign Debt     16.8%  
Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests     14.2%  
$1,000 Par (or similar) Institutional Preferred     8.7%  
Contingent Capital Securities     6.5%  
$25 Par (or similar) Retail Preferred     1.9%  
Asset-Backed Securities     0.2%  
Common Stocks     0.2%  
Repurchase Agreements     3.3%  
Other Assets Less Liabilities     0.6%  

Net Assets Plus Borrowings

    147.1%  
Borrowings     (47.1)%  

Net Assets

    100%  

Top Five Issuers

(% of total investments)

 

Turkey Government International Bond     1.3%  
Tenet Healthcare Corp     1.2%  
Albion Financing 2SARL     1.1%  
Presidio Holdings Inc     1.0%  
Altice France SA/France     1.0%  

Portfolio Composition1

(% of total investments)

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels     11.6%  
Sovereign Debt     11.5%  
Banks     5.3%  
Metals & Mining     4.1%  
Media     3.9%  
Capital Markets     3.6%  
Health Care Providers & Services     3.6%  
Insurance     3.4%  
Chemicals     3.4%  
IT Services     3.1%  
Specialty Retail     3.1%  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure     3.0%  
Software     2.8%  
Commercial Services & Supplies     2.8%  
Diversified Telecommunication Services     2.6%  
Trading Companies & Distributors     2.3%  
Wireless Telecommunication Services     2.2%  
Beverages     2.0%  
Auto Components     1.9%  
Pharmaceuticals     1.7%  
Personal Products     1.5%  
Asset-Backed Securities     0.2%  
Other     18.2%  
Repurchase Agreements     2.2%  

Total

    100%  

Portfolio Credit Quality

(% of total long-term investments)

 

A     0.3%  
BBB     6.5%  
BB or Lower     92.3%  
N/R (not rated)     0.8%  
N/A (not applicable)     0.1%  

Total

    100%  

Country Allocation2

(% of total investments)

 

United States     55.4%  
Canada     4.9%  
Mexico     2.8%  
Brazil     2.3%  
Turkey     2.1%  
South Africa     2.0%  
France     1.9%  
Australia     1.9%  
Spain     1.8%  
United Kingdom     1.7%  
Netherlands     1.5%  
Luxembourg     1.5%  
Colombia     1.5%  
Israel     1.3%  
Other3     17.4%  

Total

    100%  
 

 

1

See Portfolio of Investments for the remaining industries/sectors comprising “other” and not listed in the Portfolio Composition above.

2

Includes 25.9% (as a percentage of total investments) in emerging market countries.

3

“Other” countries include thirty-nine countries that individually constitute less than 1.3% as a percentage of total investments.

 

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NPCT     

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund

Performance Overview and Holding Summaries as of June 30, 2022

 

Refer to Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of terms used in this section.

Cumulative Total Returns as of June 30, 2022*

 

    Cumulative        Average Annual  
     6-Month        1-Year        Since
Inception
 
NPCT at Common Share NAV     (28.44)%          (27.92)%          (23.56)%  
NPCT at Common Share Price     (33.07)%          (34.76)%          (31.94)%  
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index     (10.35)%          (10.29)%          (9.28)%  
NPCT Blended Benchmark     (12.05)%          (11.67)%          (8.89)%  
*

For purposes of Fund performance, relative results are measured against the NPCT Blended Benchmark. The NPCT Blended Benchmark consists of: 1) 60% of Bloomberg MSCI U.S. Green Bond Index and 2) 40% Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index.

Since inception returns are from 4/27/21. Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the data shown. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders may have to pay on Fund distributions or upon the sale of Fund shares. Returns at NAV are net of Fund expenses, and assume reinvestment of distributions. Comparative index return information is provided for the Fund’s shares at NAV only. Indexes are not available for direct investment.

Daily Common Share NAV and Share Price

 

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This data relates to the securities held in the Fund’s portfolio of investments as of the end of the reporting period. It should not be construed as a measure of performance for the Fund itself. Holdings are subject to change.

The Fund uses credit quality ratings for its portfolio securities provided by Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. and Fitch, Inc. If all three provide a rating for a security, the middle is used; if two of the three agencies rate a security, the lower rating is used; and if only one rating agency rates a security, that rating is used. This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national rating agencies.

 

Fund Allocation

(% of net assets)

 

Corporate Bonds     86.2%  
$1,000 Par (or similar) Institutional Preferred     25.0%  
Asset-Backed Securities     13.5%  
Mortgage-Backed Securities     11.0%  
$25 Par (or similar) Retail Preferred     9.2%  
Sovereign Debt     6.3%  
Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests     4.0%  
Municipal Bonds     3.8%  
Other Assets Less Liabilities     3.3%  
Net Assets Plus Borrowings and Reverse Repurchase Agreements     162.3%  
Borrowings     (33.6)%  
Reverse Repurchase Agreements     (28.7)%  

Net Assets

    100%  

Portfolio Composition1

(% of total investments)

 

Electric Utilities     13.6%  
Banks     12.2%  
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers     9.0%  
Asset-Backed Securities     8.5%  
Mortgage-Backed Securities     6.9%  
Sovereign Debt     3.9%  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trust     3.8%  
Multi-Utilities     3.8%  
Trading Companies & Distributors     3.7%  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels     2.8%  
Chemicals     2.5%  
Gas Utilities     2.4%  
Automobiles     2.3%  
Insurance     2.3%  
Capital Markets     2.1%  
Commercial Services & Supplies     1.9%  
Other     18.3%  

Total

    100%  

Portfolio Credit Quality

(% of total long-term investments)

 

AA     0.9%  
A     6.4%  
BBB     47.1%  
BB or Lower     33.7%  
N/R (not rated)     11.9%  

Total

    100%  

Country Allocation2

(% of total investments)

 

United States     61.0%  
Chile     4.7%  
Italy     3.8%  
United Kingdom     3.1%  
India     3.1%  
Canada     3.0%  
Australia     2.7%  
Switzerland     2.3%  
Mexico     2.1%  
Indonesia     1.9%  
South Korea     1.4%  
Other3     10.9%  

Total

    100%  
 
1

See Portfolio of Investments for the remaining industries/sectors comprising “other” and not listed in the Portfolio Composition above.

2

Includes 21.4% (as a percentage of total investments) in emerging market countries.

3

“Other” countries include thirteen countries that individually constitute less than 1.4% as a percentage of total investments.

 

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JLS     

Nuveen Mortgage and Income Fund

Performance Overview and Holding Summaries as of June 30, 2022

 

Refer to Glossary of Terms Used in this Report for further definition of terms used in this section.

Average Annual Total Returns as of June 30, 2022*

 

    Cumulative        Average Annual
     6-Month        1-Year        5-Year        10-Year  
JLS at Common Share NAV     (11.39)%          (10.93)%          0.84%          5.31%  
JLS at Common Share Price     (19.00)%          (16.80)%          (1.28)%          3.77%  
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index     (10.35)%          (10.29)%          0.88%          1.54%  
JLS Blended Benchmark     (5.80)%          (6.18)%          1.70%          1.96%  
*

For purposes of Fund performance, relative results are measured against the JLS Blended Benchmark. The JLS Blended Benchmark (ICE BofA U.S. ABS & CMBS Index) consists of a 50/50 of USD-denominated, investment grade fixed and floating-rate asset backed securities (ABS) and fixed-rate commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) publicly issued in the U.S. The Fund’s performance was measured against the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index through October 13, 2019. Refer to Glossary of Terms Used in This Report for further details.

Performance prior to October 14, 2019, reflects the Fund’s performance under the management of a sub-adviser using investment strategies that differed from those currently in place. Performance data shown represents past performance and does not predict or guarantee future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the data shown. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders may have to pay on Fund distributions or upon the sale of Fund shares. Returns at NAV are net of Fund expenses, and assume reinvestment of distributions. Comparative index return information is provided for the Fund’s shares at NAV only. Indexes are not available for direct investment.

Daily Common Share NAV and Share Price

 

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This data relates to the securities held in the Fund’s portfolio of investments as of the end of the reporting period. It should not be construed as a measure of performance for the Fund itself. Holdings are subject to change.

The ratings disclosed are the highest rating given by one of the following national rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s Group, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch, Inc. This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. Credit ratings are subject to change. AAA, AA, A and BBB are investment grade ratings; BB, B, CCC, CC, C and D are below-investment grade ratings. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by these national rating agencies.

 

Fund Allocation

(% of net assets)

 

Mortgage-Backed Securities     101.3%  
Asset-Backed Securities     40.8%  
Other Assets Less Liabilities     (0.7)%  

Net Assets Plus Borrowings and Reverse Repurchase Agreements

    141.4%  
Borrowings     (7.8)%  
Reverse Repurchase Agreements     (33.6)%  

Net Assets

    100%  

Portfolio Credit Quality

(% of total investments)

 

AA     2.0%  
A     10.9%  
BBB     18.3%  
BB or Lower     39.8%  
N/R     29.0%  

Total

    100%  
 

 

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Shareholder Meeting Report

 

The annual meeting of shareholders was held on April 8, 2022 for JGH, JLS and NPCT. The meeting was held virtually due to public health concerns regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; at this meeting the shareholders were asked to elect Board members.

 

        JGH        JLS        NPCT  
        Common
Shares
       Common
Shares
       Common
Shares
 

Approval of the Board Members was reached as follows:

              

Jack B. Evans

              

For

       12,954,144                    

Withhold

       5,545,274                    

Total

       18,499,418                    

William C. Hunter

              

For

       13,841,619          3,427,519          22,162,126  

Withhold

       4,657,799          54,657          1,188,071  

Total

       18,499,418          3,482,176          23,350,197  

Albin F. Moschner

              

For

       12,945,236                    

Withhold

       5,554,182                    

Total

       18,499,418                    

Judith M. Stockdale

              

For

       12,918,973          3,430,246          22,182,181  

Withhold

       5,580,445          51,930          1,168,016  

Total

       18,499,418          3,482,176          23,350,197  

Carole E. Stone

              

For

       12,927,978          3,432,962          22,190,530  

Withhold

       5,571,440          49,214          1,159,667  

Total

       18,499,418          3,482,176          23,350,197  

Matthew Thornton III

              

For

       13,854,842                    

Withhold

       4,644,576                    

Total

       18,499,418                    

Margaret L. Wolff

              

For

       13,832,742          3,435,291          22,193,784  

Withhold

       4,666,676          46,885          1,156,413  

Total

       18,499,418          3,482,176          23,350,197  

 

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JGH   

Nuveen Global High Income Fund

 

Portfolio of Investments    June 30, 2022

     (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
 

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 143.2% (97.8% of Total Investments)

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS – 94.7% (64.6% of Total Investments)

 

      Aerospace & Defense – 0.1%                           
$ 475    

Embraer Netherlands Finance BV, 144A

    6.950%        1/17/28        BB+      $         459,800  
      Air Freight & Logistics – 0.1%                           
  500    

Cargo Aircraft Management Inc, 144A

    4.750%        2/01/28        BB        455,970  
      Airlines – 0.6%                           
  1,710    

Grupo Aeromexico SAB de CV, 144A

    8.500%        3/17/27        B        1,644,373  
      Auto Components – 2.3%                           
  2,000    

Adient Global Holdings Ltd, 144A

    4.875%        8/15/26        BB–        1,755,320  
  3,000    

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co

    5.250%        4/30/31        BB–        2,434,260  
  3,000    

IHO Verwaltungs GmbH, 144A, (cash 6.375%, PIK 7.125%)

    6.375%        5/15/29        Ba2        2,610,600  
  8,000    

Total Auto Components

                               6,800,180  
      Banks – 1.3%                           
  875    

Access Bank PLC, 144A

    6.125%        9/21/26        B2        705,469  
  1,000    

Akbank TAS, 144A

    6.800%        2/06/26        B2        893,560  
  1,250    

Grupo Aval Ltd, 144A

    4.375%        2/04/30        BB+        931,250  
  1,525    

Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi TAO, 144A

    5.500%        10/01/26        B        1,248,972  
  4,650    

Total Banks

                               3,779,251  
      Beverages – 2.0%                           
  730    

Central American Bottling Corp / CBC Bottling Holdco SL / Beliv Holdco SL, 144A

    5.250%        4/27/29        BB+        636,925  
  3,500    

Primo Water Holdings Inc, 144A

    4.375%        4/30/29        B1        2,858,555  
  3,425    

Triton Water Holdings Inc, 144A

    6.250%        4/01/29        CCC+        2,431,750  
  7,655    

Total Beverages

                               5,927,230  
      Biotechnology – 0.4%                           
  1,500    

Emergent BioSolutions Inc, 144A

    3.875%        8/15/28        BB–        1,063,398  
      Building Products – 0.2%                           
  625    

Cemex SAB de CV, 144A

    5.125%        N/A        BB–        530,281  
      Capital Markets – 3.3%                           
  1,000    

Banco BTG Pactual SA/Cayman Islands, 144A

    2.750%        1/11/26        Ba2        888,450  
  600    

Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC, 144A

    5.250%        4/15/29        B+        495,000  
  2,000    

Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC, 144A

    5.000%        1/15/32        B+        1,544,159  
  2,000    

Hunt Cos Inc, 144A

    5.250%        4/15/29        BB-        1,700,000  
  1,275    

Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp

    5.250%        5/15/27        BB        1,129,446  
  1,550    

Icahn Enterprises LP / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp

    4.375%        2/01/29        BB        1,252,648  
  1,900    

LPL Holdings Inc, 144A

    4.375%        5/15/31        BB        1,623,332  
  1,250    

NFP Corp, 144A

    6.875%        8/15/28        CCC+        1,031,300  
  11,575    

Total Capital Markets

                               9,664,335  
      Chemicals – 4.9%                           
  905    

ASP Unifrax Holdings Inc, 144A

    5.250%        9/30/28        BB        722,095  
  1,000    

Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP / Calumet Finance Corp, 144A

    11.000%        4/15/25        B–        951,790  
  2,275    

Consolidated Energy Finance SA, 144A

    5.625%        10/15/28        BB–        1,830,143  
  1,905    

EverArc Escrow Sarl, 144A

    5.000%        10/30/29        BB–        1,603,467  
  600    

OCP SA, 144A

    5.125%        6/23/51        BB+        396,766  
  960    

Olympus Water US Holding Corp, 144A

    4.250%        10/01/28        B2        751,920  
  1,160    

Olympus Water US Holding Corp, 144A

    6.250%        10/01/29        CCC+        806,009  
  2,711    

Rayonier AM Products Inc, 144A

    7.625%        1/15/26        B+        2,365,347  
  1,500    

Sasol Financing USA LLC

    5.500%        3/18/31        BB        1,154,250  

 

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JGH    Nuveen Global High Income Fund (continued)
   Portfolio of Investments    June 30, 2022
   (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
      Chemicals (continued)                           
$ 2,000    

Trinseo Materials Operating SCA / Trinseo Materials Finance Inc, 144A

    5.125%        4/01/29        B      $ 1,430,200  
  1,600    

Tronox Inc, 144A

    4.625%        3/15/29        BB–        1,286,560  
  380    

WR Grace Holdings LLC, 144A

    4.875%        6/15/27        BB+        330,691  
  1,005    

WR Grace Holdings LLC, 144A

    5.625%        8/15/29        B+        739,931  
  18,001    

Total Chemicals

                                  14,369,169  
      Commercial Services & Supplies – 4.1%                           
  1,750    

ADT Security Corp, 144A

    4.125%        8/01/29        BB–        1,420,239  
  1,275    

ADT Security Corp, 144A

    4.875%        7/15/32        BB–        1,014,926  
  2,000    

Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp/Atlas Luxco 4 Sarl, 144A

    4.625%        6/01/28        B        1,649,405  
  500    

Covanta Holding Corp, 144A

    4.875%        12/01/29        B        406,860  
  1,500    

Garda World Security Corp, 144A

    4.625%        2/15/27        BB+        1,290,000  
  2,170    

GFL Environmental Inc, 144A

    4.750%        6/15/29        B–        1,795,675  
  2,000    

Pitney Bowes Inc, 144A

    6.875%        3/15/27        B2        1,588,427  
  2,500    

Pitney Bowes Inc, 144A

    7.250%        3/15/29        BB        1,891,350  
  1,100    

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance Inc, 144A

    6.250%        1/15/28        B–        920,255  
  14,795    

Total Commercial Services & Supplies

                               11,977,137  
      Construction Materials – 0.6%                           
  900    

Cemex SAB de CV, 144A

    7.375%        6/05/27        BB+        891,909  
  750    

Cemex SAB de CV, 144A

    3.875%        7/11/31        BB+        562,500  
  214    

Volcan Cia Minera SAA, 144A

    4.375%        2/11/26        BB        186,287  
  1,864    

Total Construction Materials

                               1,640,696  
      Containers & Packaging – 1.2%                           
  900    

Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA LLC / Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance PLC, 144A

    4.000%        9/01/29        B+        722,250  
  1,400    

LABL Inc, 144A

    5.875%        11/01/28        B2        1,130,398  
  1,000    

LABL Inc, 144A

    8.250%        11/01/29        CCC+        755,000  
  945    

Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer Inc/Pactiv Evergreen Group Issuer LLC, 144A

    4.375%        9/30/28        B+        803,250  
  4,245    

Total Containers & Packaging

                               3,410,898  
      Diversified Financial Services – 0.6%                           
  1,125    

Genesis Energy LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp

    7.750%        2/01/28        B        973,181  
  815    

Mexico Remittances Funding Fiduciary Estate Management Sarl, 144A

    4.875%        1/15/28        BB+        660,150  
  1,940    

Total Diversified Financial Services

                               1,633,331  
      Diversified Telecommunication Services – 3.8%                           
  3,825    

Altice France SA/France, 144A

    5.125%        7/15/29        B        2,887,875  
  1,830    

Altice France SA/France, 144A

    5.500%        10/15/29        B        1,397,955  
  1,000    

Cablevision Lightpath LLC, 144A

    3.875%        9/15/27        B+        827,500  
  1,905    

Frontier Communications Holdings LLC, 144A

    6.000%        1/15/30        BB–        1,465,802  
  1,155    

Iliad Holding SASU, 144A

    6.500%        10/15/26        BB–        1,039,466  
  2,375    

Iliad Holding SASU, 144A

    7.000%        10/15/28        BB–        2,066,097  
  2,000    

Telecom Italia Capital SA

    7.200%        7/18/36        BB        1,518,490  
  14,090    

Total Diversified Telecommunication Services

                               11,203,185  
      Electric Utilities – 0.9%                           
  750    

AES Andres BV, 144A

    5.700%        5/04/28        BB–        638,311  
  800    

Electricidad Firme de Mexico Holdings SA de CV, 144A

    4.900%        11/20/26        Ba2        654,505  
  1,400    

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, 144A

    6.350%        8/10/28        Ba2        1,253,000  
  750    

NPC Ukrenergo, 144A

    6.875%        11/09/26        CCC        180,000  
  3,700    

Total Electric Utilities

                               2,725,816  
      Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 0.9%                           
  3,125    

Imola Merger Corp, 144A

    4.750%        5/15/29        BB+        2,614,563  

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
      Energy Equipment & Services – 0.9%                           
$ 1,200    

Archrock Partners LP / Archrock Partners Finance Corp, 144A

    6.875%        4/01/27        B+      $ 1,094,244  
  1,625    

Archrock Partners LP / Archrock Partners Finance Corp, 144A

    6.250%        4/01/28        B+        1,438,613  
  2,825    

Total Energy Equipment & Services

                               2,532,857  
      Entertainment – 0.5%                           
  1,070    

Cinemark USA Inc, 144A

    8.750%        5/01/25        BB+        1,080,310  
  310    

Univision Communications Inc, 144A

    7.375%        6/30/30        B+        303,025  
  1,380    

Total Entertainment

                               1,383,335  
      Equity Real Estate Investment Trust – 0.3%                           
  880    

XHR LP, 144A

    4.875%        6/01/29        B+        754,914  
      Food & Staples Retailing – 0.5%                           
  750    

BRF SA, 144A

    5.750%        9/21/50        Ba2        499,058  
  1,065    

Performance Food Group Inc, 144A

    4.250%        8/01/29        B+        889,275  
  1,815    

Total Food & Staples Retailing

                               1,388,333  
      Food Products – 0.4%                           
  1,225    

Amaggi Luxembourg International Sarl, 144A

    5.250%        1/28/28        BB        1,092,302  
      Gas Utilities – 1.9%                           
  4,425    

Ferrellgas LP / Ferrellgas Finance Corp, 144A

    5.875%        4/01/29        B        3,592,140  
  250    

Suburban Propane Partners LP/Suburban Energy Finance Corp, 144A

    5.000%        6/01/31        BB–        212,594  
  2,250    

Superior Plus LP / Superior General Partner Inc, 144A

    4.500%        3/15/29        BB–        1,912,500  
  6,925    

Total Gas Utilities

                               5,717,234  
      Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.4%                           
  1,495    

Embecta Corp, 144A

    5.000%        2/15/30        Ba3        1,254,956  
      Health Care Providers & Services – 3.2%                           
  2,110    

AHP Health Partners Inc, 144A

    5.750%        7/15/29        CCC+        1,550,217  
  450    

CHS/Community Health Systems Inc, 144A

    5.625%        3/15/27        BB–        380,867  
  275    

CHS/Community Health Systems Inc, 144A

    6.125%        4/01/30        CCC        167,750  
  920    

Owens & Minor Inc, 144A

    6.625%        4/01/30        BB–        840,392  
  2,000    

Team Health Holdings Inc, 144A

    6.375%        2/01/25        CCC        1,396,561  
  3,500    

Tenet Healthcare Corp, 144A

    6.125%        10/01/28        B+        2,995,230  
  2,400    

Tenet Healthcare Corp, 144A

    4.375%        1/15/30        BB–        2,030,472  
  11,655    

Total Health Care Providers & Services

                               9,361,489  
      Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 4.2%                           
  725    

Arcos Dorados BV, 144A

    6.125%        5/27/29        BB        681,500  
  152    

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc, 144A

    5.875%        4/04/27        Ba2        144,176  
  1,050    

CDI Escrow Issuer Inc, 144A

    5.750%        4/01/30        B+        955,500  
  1,980    

Cinemark USA Inc, 144A

    5.250%        7/15/28        B        1,591,227  
  2,210    

Constellation Merger Sub Inc, 144A

    8.500%        9/15/25        Caa2        1,934,748  
  835    

Fertitta Entertainment LLC / Fertitta Entertainment Finance Co Inc, 144A

    4.625%        1/15/29        B        711,837  
  400    

Fertitta Entertainment LLC / Fertitta Entertainment Finance Co Inc, 144A

    6.750%        7/15/30        CCC+        307,000  
  830    

Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower Escrow LLC / Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower Esc, 144A

    5.000%        6/01/29        BB–        672,300  
  1,400    

International Game Technology PLC, 144A

    5.250%        1/15/29        BB+        1,267,700  
  1,700    

Life Time Inc, 144A

    5.750%        1/15/26        B        1,523,999  
  1,175    

MGM China Holdings Ltd, 144A

    5.875%        5/15/26        B+        888,220  
  600    

Playtika Holding Corp, 144A

    4.250%        3/15/29        B        495,000  
  1,750    

Wynn Macau Ltd, 144A

    5.500%        10/01/27        B+        1,132,722  
  14,807    

Total Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

                               12,305,929  

 

21


JGH    Nuveen Global High Income Fund (continued)
   Portfolio of Investments    June 30, 2022
   (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
      Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers – 1.5%         
$ 2,815    

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC, 144A

    4.125%        6/15/28        BB+      $ 2,451,249  
  1,000    

EnfraGen Energia Sur SA / EnfraGen Spain SA / Prime Energia SpA, 144A

    5.375%        12/30/30        BBB–        675,000  
  825    

Investment Energy Resources Ltd, 144A

    6.250%        4/26/29        BB–        697,194  
  645    

UEP Penonome II SA, 144A

    6.500%        10/01/38        BB        600,715  
  5,285    

Total Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers

                               4,424,158  
      Insurance – 3.4%                           
  1,125    

Acrisure LLC / Acrisure Finance Inc, 144A

    10.125%        8/01/26        CCC+        1,092,601  
  2,475    

Acrisure LLC / Acrisure Finance Inc, 144A

    4.250%        2/15/29        B        2,000,826  
  100    

Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC / Alliant Holdings Co-Issuer, 144A

    4.250%        10/15/27        B        86,557  
  520    

AmWINS Group Inc, 144A

    4.875%        6/30/29        B–        425,840  
  4,200    

BroadStreet Partners Inc, 144A

    5.875%        4/15/29        CCC+        3,286,119  
  1,000    

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Ltd, 144A

    6.625%        4/01/41        BB+        987,500  
  1,500    

GTCR AP Finance Inc, 144A

    8.000%        5/15/27        N/R        1,404,225  
  1,000    

SBL Holdings Inc, 144A

    6.500%        12/30/49        BB        805,000  
  11,920    

Total Insurance

                               10,088,668  
      Interactive Media & Services – 0.3%                           
  1,225    

Rackspace Technology Global Inc, 144A

    3.500%        2/15/28        B+        959,769  
      Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 0.2%                           
  650    

B2W Digital Lux Sarl, 144A

    4.375%        12/20/30        Ba1        491,407  
      IT Services – 4.6%                           
  3,200    

Ahead DB Holdings LLC, 144A

    6.625%        5/01/28        CCC+        2,652,809  
  2,225    

CA Magnum Holdings, 144A

    5.375%        10/31/26        BB–        1,928,141  
  2,225    

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC, 144A

    5.500%        9/01/28        Ba3        1,980,248  
  5,000    

Presidio Holdings Inc, 144A

    8.250%        2/01/28        CCC+        4,395,972  
  3,000    

Virtusa Corp, 144A

    7.125%        12/15/28        CCC+        2,410,650  
  15,650    

Total IT Services

                               13,367,820  
      Machinery – 1.2%                           
  3,625    

WASH Multifamily Acquisition Inc, 144A

    5.750%        4/15/26        B–        3,416,563  
      Media – 5.2%                           
  100    

CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp, 144A

    4.500%        8/15/30        BB+        83,028  
  1,250    

CSC Holdings LLC, 144A

    5.375%        2/01/28        BB        1,081,250  
  2,285    

Directv Financing LLC / Directv Financing Co-Obligor Inc, 144A

    5.875%        8/15/27        BBB–        1,949,265  
  1,190    

DISH DBS Corp, 144A

    5.250%        12/01/26        Ba3        932,770  
  1,095    

DISH DBS Corp, 144A

    5.750%        12/01/28        Ba3        810,749  
  2,550    

DISH DBS Corp

    5.125%        6/01/29        B        1,549,482  
  1,545    

Gray Escrow Inc, 144A

    5.375%        11/15/31        BB–        1,237,900  
  1,325    

Gray Television Inc, 144A

    4.750%        10/15/30        BB–        1,036,812  
  1,275    

LCPR Senior Secured Financing DAC, 144A

    5.125%        7/15/29        BB+        1,064,625  
  1,500    

UPC Broadband Finco BV, 144A

    4.875%        7/15/31        BB+        1,222,500  
  925    

Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC, 144A

    5.500%        5/15/29        BB+        826,996  
  4,000    

VZ Secured Financing BV, 144A

    5.000%        1/15/32        BB        3,320,000  
  19,040    

Total Media

                               15,115,377  
      Metals & Mining – 6.0%                           
  3,000    

AngloGold Ashanti Holdings PLC

    6.500%        4/15/40        Baa3        2,837,839  
  700    

Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA, 144A

    5.500%        7/23/26        BB        630,003  
  890    

Commercial Metals Co

    4.125%        3/15/32        BB+        728,976  
  875    

Constellium SE, 144A

    3.750%        4/15/29        B+        693,939  
  1,750    

First Quantum Minerals Ltd, 144A

    6.875%        3/01/26        B+        1,611,750  
  3,000    

FMG Resources August 2006 Pty Ltd, 144A

    5.875%        4/15/30        BB+        2,700,000  
  1,500    

Gold Fields Orogen Holdings BVI Ltd, 144A

    6.125%        5/15/29        BBB–        1,532,650  
  1,580    

Mineral Resources Ltd, 144A

    8.000%        11/01/27        BB        1,540,500  
  2,070    

Mineral Resources Ltd, 144A

    8.500%        5/01/30        BB        2,038,950  
  4,270    

SunCoke Energy Inc, 144A

    4.875%        6/30/29        BB        3,412,128  
  19,635    

Total Metals & Mining

                               17,726,735  

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
      Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 15.8%                           
$ 1,335    

Antero Midstream Partners LP / Antero Midstream Finance Corp, 144A

    5.375%        6/15/29        BB      $ 1,195,573  
  1,430    

Callon Petroleum Co, 144A

    7.500%        6/15/30        B+        1,315,800  
  625    

Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP / Calumet Finance Corp, 144A

    8.125%        1/15/27        B–        528,371  
  1,875    

Cosan SA, 144A

    5.500%        9/20/29        BB        1,728,300  
  1,900    

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP / Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp, 144A

    5.625%        5/01/27        BB        1,691,000  
  625    

Ecopetrol SA

    6.875%        4/29/30        Baa3        552,500  
  1,000    

Ecopetrol SA

    5.875%        11/02/51        Baa3        653,651  
  2,351    

Energean Israel Finance Ltd, Reg S, 144A

    5.875%        3/30/31        BB–        1,909,237  
  200    

EnLink Midstream LLC, 144A

    5.625%        1/15/28        BB+        183,453  
  275    

EQM Midstream Partners LP, 144A

    7.500%        6/01/27        BB        265,251  
  425    

EQM Midstream Partners LP, 144A

    4.500%        1/15/29        BB        345,049  
  335    

EQM Midstream Partners LP, 144A

    7.500%        6/01/30        BB        321,816  
  525    

EQM Midstream Partners LP, 144A

    4.750%        1/15/31        BB        418,688  
  500    

Genesis Energy LP / Genesis Energy Finance Corp

    6.500%        10/01/25        B        461,250  
  1,305    

Hilcorp Energy I LP / Hilcorp Finance Co, 144A

    6.000%        4/15/30        BB+        1,135,350  
  500    

Hilcorp Energy I LP / Hilcorp Finance Co, 144A

    6.000%        2/01/31        BB+        430,000  
  1,305    

Hilcorp Energy I LP / Hilcorp Finance Co, 144A

    6.250%        4/15/32        BB+        1,146,038  
  525    

Kosmos Energy Ltd, 144A

    7.750%        5/01/27        B+        448,992  
  3,000    

Laredo Petroleum Inc

    9.500%        1/15/25        B        2,974,470  
  1,500    

Leviathan Bond Ltd, Reg S, 144A

    6.500%        6/30/27        BB        1,385,162  
  500    

Medco Laurel Tree Pte Ltd, 144A

    6.950%        11/12/28        B+        417,416  
  1,000    

Medco Oak Tree Pte Ltd, 144A

    7.375%        5/14/26        B1        910,500  
  4,000    

MEG Energy Corp, 144A

    5.875%        2/01/29        BB–        3,653,463  
  1,600    

Murphy Oil Corp

    5.875%        12/01/27        BB+        1,493,200  
  2,645    

New Fortress Energy Inc, 144A

    6.500%        9/30/26        BB–        2,395,739  
  700    

NGL Energy Operating LLC / NGL Energy Finance Corp, 144A

    7.500%        2/01/26        BB–        630,000  
  1,325    

Parkland Corp, 144A

    4.500%        10/01/29        BB        1,074,100  
  1,890    

Parkland Corp/Canada, 144A

    4.625%        5/01/30        BB        1,533,229  
  980    

Petrobras Global Finance BV

    6.900%        3/19/49        Ba1        875,630  
  550    

Petrobras Global Finance BV

    5.500%        6/10/51        Ba1        417,175  
  4,671    

Petroleos Mexicanos

    6.700%        2/16/32        BBB        3,561,638  
  619    

Saka Energi Indonesia PT, 144A

    4.450%        5/05/24        B+        567,122  
  1,000    

SierraCol Energy Andina LLC, 144A

    6.000%        6/15/28        B1        730,000  
  2,000    

SM Energy Co

    5.625%        6/01/25        BB–        1,890,000  
  1,000    

SM Energy Co

    6.750%        9/15/26        BB–        943,363  
  475    

Sunoco LP / Sunoco Finance Corp

    4.500%        5/15/29        BB        391,535  
  1,410    

Sunoco LP / Sunoco Finance Corp, 144A

    4.500%        4/30/30        BB        1,138,411  
  1,000    

TransMontaigne Partners LP / TLP Finance Corp

    6.125%        2/15/26        B–        883,750  
  1,180    

Tullow Oil PLC, 144A

    10.250%        5/15/26        B2        1,126,900  
  3,000    

USA Compression Partners LP / USA Compression Finance Corp

    6.875%        9/01/27        BB–        2,662,500  
  53,081    

Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

                               46,385,622  
      Personal Products – 2.0%                           
  3,000    

Coty Inc/HFC Prestige Products Inc/HFC Prestige International US LLC, 144A

    4.750%        1/15/29        BB–        2,574,990  
  1,175    

Kronos Acquisition Holdings Inc / KIK Custom Products Inc, 144A

    5.000%        12/31/26        B2        1,004,637  
  2,325    

Kronos Acquisition Holdings Inc / KIK Custom Products Inc, 144A

    7.000%        12/31/27        CCC        1,743,750  
  745    

Natura &Co Luxembourg Holdings Sarl, 144A

    6.000%        4/19/29        BB        655,600  
  7,245    

Total Personal Products

                               5,978,977  
      Pharmaceuticals – 2.4%                           
  2,740    

Bausch Health Cos Inc, 144A

    4.875%        6/01/28        BB        2,144,160  
  1,000    

Bausch Health Cos Inc, 144A

    7.250%        5/30/29        B        542,500  
  2,650    

ORGANON & CO/ORG, 144A

    5.125%        4/30/31        BB–        2,286,499  
  1,800    

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV

    6.750%        3/01/28        Ba2        1,676,250  
  495    

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV

    5.125%        5/09/29        Ba2        407,756  
  8,685    

Total Pharmaceuticals

                               7,057,165  
      Real Estate Management & Development – 2.0%                           
  975    

Howard Hughes Corp, 144A

    4.125%        2/01/29        BB        752,006  
  1,050    

Howard Hughes Corp, 144A

    4.375%        2/01/31        BB        777,086  
  1,125    

Kennedy-Wilson Inc

    4.750%        3/01/29        BB        911,250  

 

23


JGH    Nuveen Global High Income Fund (continued)
   Portfolio of Investments    June 30, 2022
   (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
      Real Estate Management & Development (continued)                           
$ 2,175    

Kennedy-Wilson Inc

    5.000%        3/01/31        BB      $ 1,685,625  
  2,310    

Realogy Group LLC / Realogy Co-Issuer Corp, 144A

    5.250%        4/15/30        B+        1,709,400  
  7,635    

Total Real Estate Management & Development

                               5,835,367  
      Road & Rail – 0.4%                           
  1,340    

First Student Bidco Inc / First Transit Parent Inc, 144A

    4.000%        7/31/29        BB+        1,071,718  
      Software – 1.5%                           
  2,000    

Condor Merger Sub Inc, 144A

    7.375%        2/15/30        CCC+        1,625,540  
  4,000    

Rocket Software Inc, 144A

    6.500%        2/15/29        CCC        2,891,277  
  6,000    

Total Software

                               4,516,817  
      Specialty Retail – 3.3%                           
  1,035    

Asbury Automotive Group Inc, 144A

    4.625%        11/15/29        BB        855,169  
  2,605    

Asbury Automotive Group Inc, 144A

    5.000%        2/15/32        BB        2,129,587  
  950    

Builders FirstSource Inc, 144A

    6.375%        6/15/32        Ba2        847,875  
  945    

LCM Investments Holdings II LLC, 144A

    4.875%        5/01/29        BB–        719,239  
  750    

Michaels Cos Inc, 144A

    5.250%        5/01/28        Ba3        589,478  
  3,900    

Michaels Cos Inc, 144A

    7.875%        5/01/29        B3        2,570,178  
  1,500    

Staples Inc, 144A

    7.500%        4/15/26        B        1,243,305  
  1,000    

Staples Inc, 144A

    10.750%        4/15/27        CCC+        660,000  
  12,685    

Total Specialty Retail

                               9,614,831  
      Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.2%                           
  725    

Wolverine World Wide Inc, 144A

    4.000%        8/15/29        Ba2        581,697  
      Trading Companies & Distributors – 2.2%                           
  2,090    

Albion Financing 1 SARL / Aggreko Holdings Inc, 144A

    6.125%        10/15/26        BB+        1,788,679  
  5,470    

Albion Financing 2SARL, 144A

    8.750%        4/15/27        BB–        4,581,125  
  7,560    

Total Trading Companies & Distributors

                               6,369,804  
      Transportation Infrastructure – 0.3%                           
  1,000    

Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI SA, 144A

    6.750%        3/30/29        BB–        912,950  
      Wireless Telecommunication Services – 2.6%                           
  1,375    

America Movil SAB de CV, 144A

    5.375%        4/04/32        A–        1,220,313  
  1,550    

C&W Senior Financing DAC, 144A

    6.875%        9/15/27        BB–        1,391,125  
  725    

CT Trust, 144A

    5.125%        2/03/32        Ba1        580,906  
  900    

Millicom International Cellular SA, 144A

    5.125%        1/15/28        BB+        773,109  
  250    

Millicom International Cellular SA, 144A

    4.500%        4/27/31        BB+        185,000  
  1,050    

Oztel Holdings SPC Ltd, 144A

    6.625%        4/24/28        Ba3        1,056,594  
  2,880    

Vmed O2 UK Financing I PLC, 144A

    4.750%        7/15/31        BB+        2,326,608  
  8,730    

Total Wireless Telecommunication Services

                               7,533,655  
$ 333,173    

Total Corporate Bonds (cost $333,452,681)

                               277,140,062  
Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
      SOVEREIGN DEBT – 16.8% (11.5% of Total Investments)                           
      Angola – 0.9%                           
$ 1,500    

Angolan Government International Bond, 144A

    8.250%        5/09/28        B3      $ 1,242,600  
  900    

Angolan Government International Bond, 144A

    8.000%        11/26/29        B–        709,758  
  1,050    

Angolan Government International Bond, 144A

    8.750%        4/14/32        B–        836,480  
  3,450    

Total Angola

                               2,788,838  
      Argentina – 0.2%                           
  169    

Argentine Republic Government International Bond

    1.000%        7/09/29        CCC+        38,389  
  548    

Argentine Republic Government International Bond

    0.500%        7/09/30        CCC+        128,593  
  544    

Argentine Republic Government International Bond

    2.500%        7/09/41        CCC+        145,634  

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
      Argentina (continued)                           
$ 1,050    

Provincia de Buenos Aires/Government Bonds, 144A

    3.900%        9/01/37        CCC+      $ 310,732  
  2,311    

Total Argentina

                               623,348  
      Bahrain – 0.5%                           
  1,450    

Bahrain Government International Bond, 144A

    7.000%        10/12/28        B+        1,436,559  
      Brazil – 0.6%                           
  1,250    

Brazilian Government International Bond

    3.875%        6/12/30        Ba2        1,046,915  
  1,200    

Brazilian Government International Bond

    5.000%        1/27/45        Ba2        855,816  
  2,450    

Total Brazil

                               1,902,731  
      Colombia – 0.5%                           
  2,150    

Colombia Government International Bond

    3.250%        4/22/32        Baa2        1,553,560  
      Costa Rica – 0.4%                           
  1,125    

Costa Rica Government International Bond, 144A

    6.125%        2/19/31        B        1,048,557  
      Dominican Republic – 1.1%                           
  650    

Dominican Republic International Bond, 144A

    5.500%        2/22/29        BB–        565,006  
  1,000    

Dominican Republic International Bond, 144A

    4.500%        1/30/30        BB–        800,568  
  1,500    

Dominican Republic International Bond, 144A

    4.875%        9/23/32        BB–        1,154,155  
  1,175    

Dominican Republic International Bond, 144A

    5.300%        1/21/41        BB–        814,031  
  4,325    

Total Dominican Republic

                               3,333,760  
      Ecuador – 0.5%                           
  1,768    

Ecuador Government International Bond, 144A

    5.000%        7/31/30        B–        1,137,866  
  80    

Ecuador Government International Bond, 144A

    0.000%        7/31/30        B–        33,137  
  371    

Ecuador Government International Bond, 144A

    1.000%        7/31/35        B–        179,071  
  2,219    

Total Ecuador

                               1,350,074  
      Egypt – 1.3%                           
  1,300    

Egypt Government International Bond, 144A

    5.875%        6/11/25        B+        1,099,618  
  1,700    

Egypt Government International Bond, 144A

    7.600%        3/01/29        B+        1,236,774  
  2,300    

Egypt Government International Bond, 144A

    7.053%        1/15/32        B+        1,490,906  
  5,300    

Total Egypt

                               3,827,298  
      El Salvador – 0.1%                           
  725    

El Salvador Government International Bond, 144A

    7.650%        6/15/35        CCC+        231,608  
      Ghana – 0.5%                           
  3,325    

Ghana Government International Bond, 144A

    8.125%        3/26/32        B–        1,596,067  
      Guatemala – 0.6%                           
  1,980    

Guatemala Government Bond, 144A

    6.125%        6/01/50        Ba1        1,659,428  
      Honduras – 0.2%                           
  725    

Honduras Government International Bond, 144A

    6.250%        1/19/27        BB–        566,591  
      Iraq – 0.7%                           
  2,325    

Iraq International Bond, 144A

    5.800%        1/15/28        N/R        2,087,269  
      Jamaica – 0.3%                           
  850    

Jamaica Government International Bond

    7.875%        7/28/45        B+        891,035  
      Jordan – 0.5%                           
  500    

Jordan Government International Bond, 144A

    6.125%        1/29/26        B+        457,499  
  500    

Jordan Government International Bond, 144A

    7.750%        1/15/28        BB–        465,100  
  825    

Jordan Government International Bond, 144A

    5.850%        7/07/30        BB–        651,783  
  1,825    

Total Jordan

                               1,574,382  

 

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JGH    Nuveen Global High Income Fund (continued)
   Portfolio of Investments    June 30, 2022
   (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
      Kenya – 0.7%                           
$ 2,000    

Republic of Kenya Government International Bond, 144A

    7.000%        5/22/27        B+      $ 1,489,540  
  825    

Republic of Kenya Government International Bond, 144A

    6.300%        1/23/34        B+        512,440  
  2,825    

Total Kenya

                               2,001,980  
      Mongolia – 0.2%                           
  675    

Mongolia Government International Bond, 144A

    4.450%        7/07/31        B        514,641  
      Nigeria – 0.6%                           
  1,200    

Nigeria Government International Bond, 144A

    6.125%        9/28/28        B2        849,000  
  1,425    

Nigeria Government International Bond, 144A

    7.875%        2/16/32        B2        988,237  
  2,625    

Total Nigeria

                               1,837,237  
      Oman – 1.4%                           
  1,000    

Oman Government International Bond, 144A

    4.750%        6/15/26        BB–        951,640  
  800    

Oman Government International Bond, 144A

    6.750%        10/28/27        Ba3        815,046  
  1,500    

Oman Government International Bond, 144A

    6.000%        8/01/29        Ba3        1,443,330  
  800    

Oman Sovereign Sukuk Co, 144A

    4.875%        6/15/30        Ba3        775,000  
  4,100    

Total Oman

                               3,985,016  
      Pakistan – 0.6%                           
  1,000    

Pakistan Government International Bond, 144A

    6.000%        4/08/26        B3        674,750  
  1,450    

Pakistan Government International Bond, 144A

    6.875%        12/05/27        B–        985,637  
  2,450    

Total Pakistan

                               1,660,387  
      Paraguay – 0.2%                           
  600    

Paraguay Government International Bond, 144A

    3.849%        6/28/33        Ba1        489,072  
      Rwanda – 0.6%                           
  2,450    

Rwanda International Government Bond, 144A

    5.500%        8/09/31        B+        1,909,652  
      Senegal – 0.4%                           
  1,500    

Senegal Government International Bond, 144A

    6.250%        5/23/33        Ba3        1,146,300  
      South Africa – 0.6%                           
  1,925    

Republic of South Africa Government International Bond

    5.875%        4/20/32        Ba2        1,641,640  
      Sri Lanka – 0.2%                           
  1,500    

Sri Lanka Government International Bond, 144A

    6.125%        6/03/25        CC        484,785  
      Turkey – 2.2%                           
  1,800    

Turkey Government International Bond

    5.750%        3/22/24        B+        1,671,300  
  1,500    

Turkey Government International Bond

    5.125%        2/17/28        B+        1,140,000  
  1,250    

Turkey Government International Bond

    5.875%        6/26/31        B+        894,150  
  1,500    

Turkey Government International Bond

    6.500%        9/20/33        B+        1,072,500  
  1,250    

Turkey Government International Bond

    6.625%        2/17/45        B+        843,625  
  1,000    

Turkiye Ihracat Kredi Bankasi AS, 144A

    5.750%        7/06/26        B2        834,000  
  8,300    

Total Turkey

                               6,455,575  
      Ukraine – 0.2%                           
  675    

Ukraine Government International Bond, 144A

    7.750%        9/01/25        CCC+        167,063  
  500    

Ukraine Government International Bond, 144A

    6.876%        5/21/29        CCC+        120,000  
  750    

Ukraine Government International Bond, 144A

    7.253%        3/15/33        CCC+        183,750  
  1,925    

Total Ukraine

                               470,813  
$ 67,410    

Total Sovereign Debt (cost $66,076,175)

                               49,068,203  

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon (3)      Reference Rate (3)      Spread (3)      Maturity (4)      Ratings (2)      Value  
 

VARIABLE RATE SENIOR LOAN INTERESTS – 14.2% (9.7% of Total Investments) (3)

 

      Airlines – 1.2%                                         
$ 750    

AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., Term Loan

    5.813%        3-Month LIBOR        4.750%        4/20/28        Ba2      $ 717,454  
  3,170    

Air Canada, Term Loan B

    4.250%        3-Month LIBOR        3.500%        8/11/28        Ba2             2,924,325  
  12    

SkyMiles IP Ltd., Term Loan B

    4.813%        3-Month LIBOR        3.750%        10/20/27        Baa1        12,328  
  3,932    

Total Airlines

                                                 3,654,107  
      Auto Components – 0.4%                                         
  1,092    

Autokiniton US Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B

    5.620%        1-Month LIBOR        4.500%        4/06/28        B        1,012,598  
  270    

Truck Hero Inc, Term Loan B, (WI/DD)

    TBD        TBD        TBD        TBD        B2        242,385  
  1,362    

Total Auto Components

                                                 1,254,983  
      Beverages – 0.9%                                         
  875    

Pegasus Bidco BV, Term Loan, (WI/DD)

    TBD        TBD        TBD        TBD        B+        832,344  
  1,980    

Triton Water Holdings, Inc, Term Loan

    5.750%        3-Month LIBOR        3.500%        3/31/28        B1        1,760,083  
  2,855    

Total Beverages

                                                 2,592,427  
      Building Products – 0.3%                       
  1,000    

CHI Doors Holdings Corp, Term Loan, (WI/DD)

    TBD        TBD        TBD        TBD        B        993,125  
      Capital Markets – 0.3%                       
  864    

Astra Acquisition Corp., Term Loan, First Lien

    6.916%        1-Month LIBOR        5.250%        10/22/28        BB–        755,477  
      Chemicals – 0.1%                       
  284    

W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn., Term Loan B

    6.063%        3-Month LIBOR        3.750%        9/22/28        BB+        269,893  
      Communications Equipment – 0.3%                                         
  835    

Maxar Technologies Inc, Term Loan, (WI/DD)

    TBD        TBD        TBD        TBD        B        793,947  
      Diversified Consumer Services – 1.0%                       
  3,044    

Spin Holdco Inc., Term Loan

    5.611%        3-Month LIBOR        4.000%        3/04/28        B–        2,811,365  
      Food Products – 0.7%                       
  2,260    

H Food Holdings LLC, Term Loan B3

    6.666%        1-Month LIBOR        5.000%        5/31/25        B2        2,062,490  
      Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.6%                       
  1,974    

Viant Medical Holdings, Inc., Term Loan, First Lien

    5.416%        1-Month LIBOR        3.750%        7/02/25        B3        1,824,229  
      Health Care Providers & Services – 2.0%                       
  443    

Da Vinci Purchaser Corp., Term Loan

    6.250%        3-Month LIBOR        4.000%        11/26/26        B        420,794  
  2,846    

Onex TSG Intermediate Corp., Term Loan B

    6.416%        1-Month LIBOR        4.750%        2/26/28        B        2,661,244  
  400    

RegionalCare Hospital Partners Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B, (WI/DD)

    TBD        TBD        TBD        TBD        B1        374,344  
  2,577    

U.S. Renal Care, Inc., Term Loan B

    6.688%        1-Month LIBOR        5.000%        7/26/26        B–        1,792,713  
  743    

US Radiology Specialists, Inc., Term Loan

    7.500%        3-Month LIBOR        5.250%        12/15/27        B–        660,837  
  7,009    

Total Health Care Providers & Services

                                                 5,909,932  
      Health Care Technology – 0.7%                       
  319    

Athenahealth, Inc., Term Loan, (5)

    3.500%        1-Month LIBOR        3.500%        1/27/29        B+        294,531  
  1,881    

Athenahealth, Inc., Term Loan B

    5.009%        1-Month LIBOR        3.500%        1/27/29        B+        1,737,730  
  2,200    

Total Health Care Technology

                                                 2,032,261  
      Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 0.2%                       
  644    

Life Time Fitness Inc , Term Loan B

    6.325%        3-Month LIBOR        4.750%        12/15/24        B        636,313  
      Insurance – 0.1%                                         
  198    

Alliant Holdings Intermediate, LLC, Term Loan B4, (WI/DD)

    TBD        TBD        TBD        TBD        B        184,788  
      Paper & Forest Products – 0.6%                       
  1,972    

Sylvamo Corporation, Term Loan B

    6.124%        1-Month LIBOR        4.500%        9/13/28        BB+        1,884,399  

 

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JGH    Nuveen Global High Income Fund (continued)
   Portfolio of Investments    June 30, 2022
   (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon (3)      Reference Rate (3)      Spread (3)      Maturity (4)      Ratings (2)      Value  
      Personal Products – 0.2%                                         
$ 792    

Journey Personal Care Corp., Term Loan B

    6.500%        3-Month LIBOR        4.250%        3/01/28        B2      $ 617,760  
      Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 0.4%  
  2,736    

Bright Bidco B.V., Term Loan B

    4.774%        3-Month LIBOR        3.500%        6/30/24        CCC        1,223,198  
      Software – 2.6%                                         
  1,985    

Apttus Corporation, Term Loan

    5.621%        3-Month LIBOR        4.250%        5/06/28        BB        1,865,900  
  3,464    

Finastra USA, Inc., Term Loan, First Lien

    4.739%        3-Month LIBOR        3.500%        6/13/24        B+        3,132,582  
  995    

Magenta Buyer LLC, Term Loan, First Lien

    6.230%        3-Month LIBOR        5.000%        7/27/28        BB–        897,276  
  1,244    

McAfee, LLC, Term Loan B

    5.145%        1-Month LIBOR        4.000%        2/03/29        BB+        1,136,526  
  473    

RealPage, Inc, Term Loan, First Lien

    4.916%        1-Month LIBOR        3.250%        4/22/28        B+        438,161  
  8,161    

Total Software

                                                 7,470,445  
      Specialty Retail – 1.2%                                         
  1,489    

Great Outdoors Group, LLC, Term Loan B

    5.000%        3-Month LIBOR        4.250%        3/05/28        BB–        1,361,834  
  1,985    

PetSmart, Inc., Term Loan B

    4.500%        3-Month LIBOR        3.750%        2/12/28        BB–        1,874,336  
  222    

WOOF Holdings, Inc, Term Loan, First Lien

    5.813%        3-Month LIBOR        3.750%        12/21/27        B2        208,301  
  3,696    

Total Specialty Retail

                                                 3,444,471  
      Transportation Infrastructure – 0.2%                       
  600    

Brown Group Holding LLC, Term Loan, (WI/DD)

    TBD        TBD        TBD        TBD        B+        577,248  
      Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.2%                                         
  743    

GOGO Intermediate Holdings LLC, Term Loan B

    4.989%        3-Month LIBOR        0.000%        4/30/28        B+        704,632  
$ 47,161    

Total Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests (cost $46,300,580)

 

     41,697,490  
Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)                   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
 

$1,000 PAR (OR SIMILAR) INSTITUTIONAL PREFERRED – 8.7% (5.9% of Total Investments)

 

      Automobiles – 0.4%                                         
$ 1,473    

General Motors Financial Co Inc

                      5.750%        N/A (6)        BB+      $ 1,233,638  
      Banks – 1.2%                                         
  2,000    

Citigroup Inc

          5.000%        N/A (6)        BBB–        1,760,000  
  1,000    

NBK Tier 1 Ltd, 144A

          3.625%        N/A (6)        Baa3        898,920  
  770    

SVB Financial Group

          4.100%        N/A (6)        Baa2        529,540  
  475    

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS, 144A

                      7.177%        5/24/27        B–        403,855  
  4,245    

Total Banks

                                                 3,592,315  
      Communications Equipment – 0.9%                                         
  3,500    

Vodafone Group PLC

                      4.125%        6/04/81        BB+        2,617,586  
      Consumer Finance – 0.4%                                         
  1,500    

Ally Financial Inc

                      4.700%        N/A (6)        Ba2        1,189,522  
      Electric Utilities – 0.6%                                         
  2,000    

Edison International

                      5.375%        N/A (6)        BB+        1,625,000  
      Food Products – 0.8%                                         
  1,500    

Land O’ Lakes Inc, 144A

          8.000%        N/A (6)        BB        1,477,057  
  1,000    

Land O’ Lakes Inc, 144A

                      7.000%        N/A (6)        BB        940,000  
  2,500    

Total Food Products

                                                 2,417,057  
      Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers – 0.6%  
  2,000    

Vistra Corp, 144A

                      7.000%        N/A (6)        Ba3        1,815,000  

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)                   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
      Insurance – 1.0%                                         
$ 1,750    

Assurant Inc

          7.000%        3/27/48        Baa3      $ 1,709,785  
  1,250    

Enstar Finance LLC

                      5.750%        9/01/40        BBB–        1,135,272  
  3,000    

Total Insurance

                                                 2,845,057  
      Media – 0.6%                                         
  1,750    

Paramount Global

                      6.375%        3/30/62        Baa3             1,562,400  
      Multi-Utilities – 0.4%                                         
  1,500    

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp

                      4.750%        1/18/82        BB+        1,244,972  
      Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.6%                                         
  1,900    

Energy Transfer LP

                      6.500%        N/A (6)        BB        1,679,443  
      Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.8%                                         
  1,000    

AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 144A

          6.500%        6/15/45        BB+        917,844  
  1,750    

AerCap Holdings NV

                      5.875%        10/10/79        BB+        1,499,097  
  2,750    

Total Trading Companies & Distributors

                                                 2,416,941  
      Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.4%  
  1,300    

Network i2i Ltd, 144A

                      5.650%        N/A (6)        BB        1,205,750  
$ 29,418    

Total $1,000 Par (or similar) Institutional Preferred (cost $29,306,233)

 

              25,444,681  
Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1), (7)                   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
 

CONTINGENT CAPITAL SECURITIES – 6.5% (4.5% of Total Investments)

 

      Banks – 4.7%                                         
$ 1,900    

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

          6.500%        N/A (6)        Ba2      $ 1,734,918  
  1,980    

Banco Mercantil del Norte SA/Grand Cayman, 144A

          6.750%        N/A (6)        Ba2        1,863,200  
  2,100    

Banco Santander SA

          4.750%        N/A (6)        Ba1        1,717,151  
  1,000    

Banco Santander SA, Reg S

          7.500%        N/A (6)        Ba1        977,500  
  1,000    

Bancolombia SA

          4.625%        12/18/29        Ba3        872,500  
  1,500    

Barclays PLC

          6.125%        N/A (6)        BBB–        1,392,715  
  1,000    

BNP Paribas SA, 144A

          7.000%        N/A (6)        BBB        950,640  
  1,500    

Danske Bank A/S, Reg S

          4.375%        N/A (6)        BBB–        1,267,500  
  1,425    

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 144A

          7.700%        N/A (6)        BB–        1,283,566  
  2,000    

Macquarie Bank Ltd/London, 144A

                      6.125%        N/A (6)        BB+        1,808,908  
  15,405    

Total Banks

                                                 13,868,598  
      Capital Markets – 1.8%                                         
  1,500    

Credit Suisse Group AG, 144A

          9.750%        12/30/49        BB        1,531,875  
  1,000    

Credit Suisse Group AG, 144A

          7.500%        N/A (6)        BB        922,500  
  2,650    

Deutsche Bank AG

          6.000%        N/A (6)        BB–        2,285,625  
  490    

UBS Group AG, Reg S

                      5.125%        N/A (6)        BBB        439,162  
  5,640    

Total Capital Markets

                                                 5,179,162  
$ 21,045    

Total Contingent Capital Securities (cost $20,888,213)

 

     19,047,760  
Shares     Description (1)                   Coupon                            Ratings (2)      Value  
 

$25 PAR (OR SIMILAR) RETAIL PREFERRED – 1.9% (1.3% of Total Investments)

 

      Banks – 0.5%                                         
  25,200    

Western Alliance Bancorp

          4.250%           Ba1      $ 552,636  
  39,371    

Wintrust Financial Corp

                      6.875%                 BB        1,016,953  
 

Total Banks

                                                 1,569,589  

 

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JGH    Nuveen Global High Income Fund (continued)
   Portfolio of Investments    June 30, 2022
   (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description (1)                   Coupon                            Ratings (2)      Value  
      Insurance – 0.5%                                         
  38,288    

Assurant Inc

          5.250%           Baa3      $ 851,908  
  30,000    

Enstar Group Ltd

                      7.000%                 BBB–        699,000  
 

Total Insurance

                                                 1,550,908  
      Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.5%                                         
  60,000    

NuStar Energy LP

                      8.769%                 B2        1,383,000  
      Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.4%                                         
  40,000    

WESCO International Inc

                      10.625%                 B        1,096,800  
 

Total $25 Par (or similar) Retail Preferred (cost $5,966,426)

 

     5,600,297  
Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)                   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
 

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES – 0.2% ( 0.2% of Total Investments)

 

$ 750    

Industrial DPR Funding Ltd, 144A

                      5.380%        4/15/34        BBB      $ 730,725  
$ 750    

Total Asset-Backed Securities (cost $750,000)

                                                 730,725  
Shares     Description (1)                                           Value  
 

COMMON STOCKS – 0.2% (0.1% of Total Investments)

 

      Airlines – 0.2%                                         
  47,127    

Grupo Aeromexico SAB de CV, (8)

                                               $ 506,200  
 

Total Common Stocks (cost $885,858)

                                                 506,200  
 

Total Long-Term Investments (cost $503,626,166)

 

     419,235,418  
Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)                   Coupon      Maturity              Value  
 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 3.3% (2.2% of Total Investments)

 

      REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS – 3.3% (2.2% of Total Investments)  
$ 9,549    

Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 6/30/22, repurchase price $9,549,397, collateralized by $8,209,000, U.S. Treasury Inflation Index Notes, 0.625%, due 4/15/23, value $9,740,454

 

     0.240%        7/01/22               $ 9,549,397  
 

Total Short-Term Investments (cost $9,549,397)

 

                       9,549,397  
 

Total Investments (cost $513,175,563) – 146.5%

 

                       428,784,815  
 

Borrowings – (47.1)% (9), (10)

                                                 (138,000,000
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.6% (11)

                                                 1,907,873  
 

Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%

 

                     $ 292,692,688  

Investments in Derivatives

Interest Rate Swaps – OTC Uncleared

 

Counterparty   Notional
Amount
    Fund
Pay/Receive
Floating Rate
    Floating Rate Index     Fixed Rate
(Annualized)
    Fixed Rate
Payment
Frequency
    Effective
Date (12)
    Optional
Termination
Date
    Maturity
Date
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC

  $ 87,400,000       Receive       1-Month LIBOR       1.994     Monthly       6/1/2018       7/1/2025       7/1/2027     $ 1,760,361     $ 1,760,361  

 

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

 

(1)

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

 

(2)

The Fund uses credit quality ratings for its portfolio securities provided by Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) and Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”). If all three provide a rating for a security, the middle is used; if two of the three agencies rate a security, the lower rating is used; and if only one rating agency rates a security, that rating is used. This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. 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.

 

(3)

Senior loans generally pay interest at rates which are periodically adjusted by reference to a base short-term, floating lending rate (Reference Rate) plus an assigned fixed rate (Spread). These floating lending rates are generally (i) the lending rate referenced by the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), or (ii) the prime rate offered by one or more major United States banks. Senior loans may be considered restricted in that the Fund ordinarily is contractually obligated to receive approval from the agent bank and/or borrower prior to the disposition of a senior loan. The rate shown is the coupon as of the end of the reporting period.

 

(4)

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

 

(5)

Investment, or portion of investment, represents an outstanding unfunded senior loan commitment.

 

(6)

Perpetual security. Maturity date is not applicable.

 

(7)

Contingent Capital Securities (“CoCos”) are hybrid securities with loss absorption characteristics built into the terms of the security for the benefit of the issuer. For example, the terms may specify an automatic write-down of principal or a mandatory conversion into the issuer’s common stock under certain adverse circumstances, such as the issuer’s capital ratio falling below a specified level.

 

(8)

Non-income producing; issuer has not declared an ex-dividend date within the past twelve months.

 

(9)

Borrowings as a percentage of Total Investments is 32.2%.

 

(10)

The Fund may pledge up to 100% of its eligible investments (excluding any investments separately pledged as collateral for specific investments in derivatives, when applicable) in the Portfolio of Investments as collateral for borrowings.

 

(11)

Other assets less liabilities includes the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of certain over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives as well as the OTC cleared and exchange-traded derivatives, when applicable. The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of OTC cleared and exchange-traded derivatives is recognized as part of the cash collateral at brokers and/or the receivable or payable for variation margin as presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable.

 

(12)

Effective date represents the date on which both the Fund and counterparty commence interest payment accruals on each contract.

 

144A

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

 

LIBOR

London Inter-Bank Offered Rate

 

N/A

Not Applicable.

 

PIK

Payment-in-kind (“PIK”) security. Depending on the terms of the security, income may be received in the form of cash, securities, or a combination of both. The PIK rate shown, where applicable, represents the annualized rate of the last PIK payment made by the issuer as of the end of the reporting period.

 

Reg S

Regulation S allows U.S. companies to sell securities to persons or entities located outside of the United States without registering those securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Specifically, Regulation S provides a safe harbor from the registration requirements of the Securities Act for the offers and sales of securities by both foreign and domestic issuers that are made outside the United States.

 

TBD

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

 

WI/DD

Purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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NPCT   

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund

 

Portfolio of Investments    June 30, 2022

     (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
 

LONG–TERM INVESTMENTS – 159.0% (100.0% of Total Investments)

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS – 86.2% (54.2% of Total Investments)

          
      Airlines – 0.4%                           
$ 2,000    

Delta Air Lines Inc

    3.750%        10/28/29        Baa3      $ 1,584,950  
      Auto Components – 1.0%                           
  5,000    

Dana Inc, (3)

    4.250%        9/01/30        BB+        3,881,014  
      Automobiles – 3.7%                           
  3,510    

Ford Motor Co

    3.250%        2/12/32        BB+        2,625,129  
  15,300    

Harley–Davidson Inc, (3)

    4.625%        7/28/45        BBB+        11,767,708  
  18,810    

Total Automobiles

                               14,392,837  
      Banks – 9.3%                           
  5,000    

Alimentation Couche–Tard Inc, 144A

    3.625%        5/13/51        BBB        3,620,924  
  17,000    

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 144A

    4.950%        6/01/42        BB+        11,485,861  
  10,000    

Standard Chartered PLC, 144A, (3)

    5.300%        1/09/43        BBB+        8,776,676  
  15,000    

UniCredit SpA, 144A

    5.459%        6/30/35        Baa3        12,122,756  
  47,000    

Total Banks

                               36,006,217  
      Capital Markets – 2.1%                           
  9,000    

Banco BTG Pactual SA/Cayman Islands, 144A

    2.750%        1/11/26        Ba2        7,996,050  
      Chemicals – 4.0%                           
  5,000    

LG Chem Ltd, 144A

    2.375%        7/07/31        A3        4,185,219  
  5,000    

LYB International Finance III LLC

    3.800%        10/01/60        BBB        3,543,508  
  8,227    

Star Energy Geothermal Wayang Windu Ltd, 144A

    6.750%        4/24/33        Ba3        7,737,494  
  18,227    

Total Chemicals

                               15,466,221  
      Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.5%                           
  2,040    

New York Public Library Astor Lenox & Tilden Foundations

    4.305%        7/01/45        AA–        1,981,116  
      Communications Equipment – 1.7%                           
  10,000    

Vodafone Group PLC

    5.125%        6/04/81        BB+        6,662,500  
      Diversified Consumer Services – 1.4%                           
  6,160    

YMCA of Greater New York

    2.303%        8/01/26        BBB        5,642,434  
      Diversified Financial Services – 1.8%                           
  2,400    

Community Preservation Corp

    2.867%        2/01/30        AA–        2,137,057  
  5,400    

Power Finance Corp Ltd, Reg S

    1.841%        9/21/28        Baa3        4,698,057  
  7,800    

Total Diversified Financial Services

                               6,835,114  
      Electric Utilities – 18.4%                           
  5,000    

EDP – Energias de Portugal SA, Reg S

    1.875%        3/14/82        BB+        3,628,527  
  8,762    

India Cleantech Energy, 144A

    4.700%        8/10/26        Ba3        7,079,292  
  6,650    

Interchile SA, 144A

    4.500%        6/30/56        Baa1        5,464,144  
  10,794    

Inversiones Latin America Power Ltda, 144A

    5.125%        6/15/33        Ba1        6,179,790  
  2,000    

Leeward Renewable Energy Operations LLC, 144A

    4.250%        7/01/29        Ba3        1,594,770  
  7,330    

Liberty Utilities Finance GP 1, 144A, (3)

    2.050%        9/15/30        BBB+        6,010,280  
  7,000    

Pattern Energy Operations LP / Pattern Energy Operations Inc, 144A, (3)

    4.500%        8/15/28        BB–        6,090,000  
  2,806    

Solar Star Funding LLC, 144A, (3)

    5.375%        6/30/35        BBB        3,037,946  
  13,000    

Southern California Edison Co, (3)

    3.650%        6/01/51        A–        10,081,166  
  5,000    

Star Energy Geothermal Darajat II / Star Energy Geothermal Salak, 144A

    4.850%        10/14/38        Baa3        4,237,500  

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
      Electric Utilities (continued)                           
$ 4,504    

Topaz Solar Farms LLC, 144A, (3)

    5.750%        9/30/39        BB      $ 4,087,719  
  10,160    

Topaz Solar Farms LLC, 144A

    4.875%        9/30/39        BB        8,763,011  
  5,800    

Vena Energy Capital Pte Ltd, Reg S

    3.133%        2/26/25        BBB–        5,531,772  
  88,806    

Total Electric Utilities

                               71,785,917  
      Electrical Equipment – 1.0%                           
  5,000    

Sociedad de Transmision Austral SA, 144A

    4.000%        1/27/32        Baa2        3,883,800  
      Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 1.2%         
  5,000    

SK Battery America Inc, Reg S

    2.125%        1/26/26        Baa3        4,522,083  
      Equity Real Estate Investment Trust – 4.1%         
  9,915    

HAT Holdings I LLC / HAT Holdings II LLC, 144A, (3)

    3.375%        6/15/26        Baa3        8,526,900  
  2,000    

HAT Holdings I LLC / HAT Holdings II LLC, 144A

    3.750%        9/15/30        Baa3        1,595,000  
  2,000    

Host Hotels & Resorts LP

    2.900%        12/15/31        BBB–        1,587,933  
  5,000    

Scentre Group Trust 2, 144A

    5.125%        9/24/80        BBB+        4,122,192  
  18,915    

Total Equity Real Estate Investment Trust

                               15,832,025  
      Gas Utilities – 3.9%                           
  15,000    

Brooklyn Union Gas Co, 144A, (3)

    4.273%        3/15/48        BBB+        12,255,740  
  4,000    

Southern Co Gas Capital Corp

    3.150%        9/30/51        BBB+        2,834,230  
  19,000    

Total Gas Utilities

                               15,089,970  
      Household Durables – 1.1%                           
  5,000    

Arcelik AS, Reg S

    3.000%        5/27/26        BB+        4,460,644  
      Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers – 11.9%         
  5,000    

AES Corp

    2.450%        1/15/31        BBB–        4,021,339  
  6,270    

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC, 144A

    4.125%        6/15/28        BB+        5,459,797  
  6,746    

Azure Power Energy Ltd, 144A

    3.575%        8/19/26        BB+        5,564,018  
  2,400    

Clearway Energy Operating LLC, 144A

    4.750%        3/15/28        BB        2,159,236  
  5,100    

Clearway Energy Operating LLC, 144A

    3.750%        1/15/32        BB        4,041,750  
  7,050    

Colbun SA, 144A

    3.150%        1/19/32        BBB+        5,663,265  
  1,972    

Continuum Energy Levanter Pte Ltd, 144A

    4.500%        2/09/27        BB+        1,556,224  
  8,075    

Sunnova Energy Corp, 144A, (3)

    5.875%        9/01/26        B1        7,025,309  
  10,000    

Sweihan PV Power Co PJSC, 144A

    3.625%        1/31/49        BBB+        8,270,680  
  2,846    

UEP Penonome II SA, 144A

    6.500%        10/01/38        BB        2,650,214  
  55,459    

Total Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers

                               46,411,832  
      Machinery – 1.7%                           
  5,000    

Mueller Water Products Inc, 144A, (3)

    4.000%        6/15/29        Ba1        4,361,700  
  2,305    

YMCA of Greater New York

    5.021%        8/01/38        BBB        2,275,165  
  7,305    

Total Machinery

                               6,636,865  
      Media – 1.8%                           
  10,000    

Discovery Communications LLC, (3)

    4.000%        9/15/55        BBB–        7,005,059  
      Metals & Mining – 1.2%                           
  5,000    

Teck Resources Ltd

    5.200%        3/01/42        BBB–        4,557,636  
      Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trust – 2.5%         
  5,745    

Starwood Property Trust Inc, 144A

    3.625%        7/15/26        BB+        4,868,887  
  5,710    

Starwood Property Trust Inc, 144A

    4.375%        1/15/27        BB+        4,956,623  
  11,455    

Total Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trust

                               9,825,510  
      Multiline Retail – 1.8%                           
  10,000    

Nordstrom Inc

    5.000%        1/15/44        BBB–        7,125,000  

 

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   Portfolio of Investments    June 30, 2022
   (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
      Multi–Utilities – 0.5%                           
$ 2,244    

Consolidated Edison Co of New York Inc

    4.300%        12/01/56        A–      $ 1,966,113  
      Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.5%                           
  4,828    

Kinder Morgan Inc, (3)

    5.300%        12/01/34        BBB        4,716,176  
  15,000    

Santos Finance Ltd, 144A, (3)

    3.649%        4/29/31        BBB        12,722,934  
  19,828    

Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

                               17,439,110  
      Real Estate Management & Development – 0.5%                           
  2,250    

GTC Aurora Luxembourg SA, Reg S

    2.250%        6/23/26        BBB–        1,792,171  
      Road & Rail – 2.4%                           
  5,000    

Kansas City Southern/Old

    4.200%        11/15/69        BBB        4,056,408  
  7,000    

Norfolk Southern Corp

    4.100%        N/A (4)        BBB+        5,263,922  
  12,000    

Total Road & Rail

                               9,320,330  
      Trading Companies & Distributors – 1.8%                           
  10,800    

GATX Corp, (3)

    3.100%        6/01/51        BBB        7,166,568  
$ 414,099    

Total Corporate Bonds (cost $433,035,624)

                               335,269,086  
Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
 

$1,000 PAR (OR SIMILAR) INSTITUTIONAL PREFERRED – 25.0% (15.7% of Total Investments)

 

      Banks – 8.5%                           
$ 10,375    

Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior SNC/Cayman Islands, 144A

    2.720%        8/11/31        Baa3      $ 9,106,760  
  6,250    

Citigroup Inc

    4.150%        N/A (4)        BBB–        5,015,625  
  6,250    

JPMorgan Chase & Co

    3.650%        N/A (4)        BBB+        5,118,750  
  11,195    

PNC Financial Services Group Inc

    3.400%        N/A (4)        Baa2        8,500,603  
  6,820    

SVB Financial Group

    4.000%        N/A (4)        Baa2        5,196,704  
  40,890    

Total Banks

                               32,938,442  
      Communications Equipment – 1.0%                           
  5,000    

Vodafone Group PLC

    4.125%        6/04/81        BB+        3,739,408  
      Consumer Finance – 2.3%                           
  11,200    

American Express Co

    3.550%        N/A (4)        Baa2        9,112,432  
      Electric Utilities – 1.6%                           
  2,500    

CMS Energy Corp

    3.750%        12/01/50        BBB–        1,911,075  
  5,000    

Southern Co, (3)

    3.750%        9/15/51        BBB–        4,248,350  
  7,500    

Total Electric Utilities

                               6,159,425  
      Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers – 1.3%                           
  4,331    

AES Andes SA, 144A

    6.350%        10/07/79        BB        3,827,498  
  1,500    

Vistra Corp, 144A

    7.000%        N/A (4)        Ba3        1,361,250  
  5,831    

Total Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers

                               5,188,748  
      Insurance – 3.6%                           
  15,000    

Swiss Re Finance Luxembourg SA, 144A, (3)

    5.000%        4/02/49        A        14,193,750  
      Multi–Utilities – 4.1%                           
  5,000    

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp

    4.750%        1/18/82        BB+        4,149,907  
  2,500    

CMS Energy Corp

    4.750%        6/01/50        BBB–        2,190,550  
  8,000    

Engie SA, Reg S

    1.875%        N/A (4)        BBB        5,784,013  
  4,600    

Sempra Energy, (3)

    4.125%        4/01/52        BBB–        3,688,145  
  20,100    

Total Multi–Utilities

                               15,812,615  

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
      Trading Companies & Distributors – 2.6%                           
$ 12,000    

Air Lease Corp

    4.650%        N/A (4)        BB+      $ 9,964,677  
$ 117,521    

Total $1,000 Par (or similar) Institutional Preferred (cost $121,842,397)

                               97,109,497  
Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
 

ASSET–BACKED SECURITIES – 13.5% ( 8.5% of Total Investments)

 

$ 6,500    

Alen 2021–ACEN Mortgage Trust, 144A, (1–Month LIBOR reference rate + 4.000% spread), (5)

    5.324%        4/15/34        BB–      $ 6,147,855  
  5,000    

BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2021–JACX, 144A, (1–Month LIBOR reference rate + 3.750% spread), (5)

    5.074%        9/15/38        Ba2        4,725,141  
  65,637    

Freddie Mac Multifamily ML Certificates, 144A

    0.771%        3/25/38        N/R        3,970,411  
  46,434    

Freddie Mac Multifamily ML Certificates, (I/O)

    1.299%        7/25/41        N/R        5,143,445  
  2,273    

GoodLeap Sustainable Home Solutions Trust 2021–3, 144A

    3.500%        5/20/48        N/R        1,868,429  
  2,565    

GoodLeap Sustainable Home Solutions Trust 2021–4, 144A

    3.500%        7/20/48        BB        2,128,622  
  10,000    

MFT Trust 2020–ABC, 144A

    3.593%        2/10/42        N/R        7,949,919  
  4,913    

Mosaic Solar Loan Trust 2019–2, 144A

    0.000%        9/20/40        N/R        3,120,045  
  6,119    

Mosaic Solar Loan Trust 2020–1, 144A

    0.000%        4/20/46        N/R        5,812,722  
  5,661    

Natixis Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2019–MILE, 144A, (1–Month LIBOR reference rate + 2.750% spread), (5)

    4.074%        7/15/36        N/R        5,497,277  
  700    

Natixis Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2019–MILE, 144A, (1–Month LIBOR reference rate + 3.500% spread), (5)

    4.824%        7/15/36        N/R        668,753  
  7,420    

NYC Commercial Mortgage Trust 2021–909, 144A

    3.312%        4/10/43        N/R        5,492,626  
$ 163,222    

Total Asset–Backed Securities (cost $58,595,593)

                               52,525,245  
Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
 

MORTGAGE–BACKED SECURITIES – 11.0% (7.0% of Total Investments)

 

$ 4,000    

BBCMS Mortgage Trust 2020–C6, 144A

    3.811%        2/15/53        N/R      $ 3,070,914  
  3,840    

Benchmark 2019–B10 Mortgage Trust, 144A

    4.029%        3/15/62        N/R        2,971,896  
  7,887    

COMM 2020–CX Mortgage Trust, 144A

    2.773%        11/10/46        N/R        5,766,418  
  28,727    

Freddie Mac Multifamily ML Certificates

    2.126%        1/25/38        N/R        5,232,591  
  3,000    

Hudson Yards 2019–55HY Mortgage Trust, 144A

    3.041%        12/10/41        N/R        2,319,877  
  5,000    

J.P. Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2018–AON, 144A

    4.767%        7/05/31        B        4,794,340  
  80,369    

SLG Office Trust 2021–OVA, (I/O), 144A

    0.258%        7/15/41        AA–        1,409,809  
  3,860    

SLG Office Trust 2021–OVA, 144A

    2.851%        7/15/41        N/R        2,986,550  
  8,000    

SLG Office Trust 2021–OVA, 144A

    2.851%        7/15/41        N/R        5,915,880  
  3,500    

SUMIT 2022–BVUE Mortgage Trust, 144A

    2.989%        2/12/41        N/R        2,571,057  
  7,000    

VNDO Trust 2016–350P, 144A

    4.033%        1/10/35        B        5,920,609  
$ 155,183    

Total Mortgage–Backed Securities (cost $51,749,995)

                               42,959,941  
Shares     Description (1)   Coupon              Ratings (2)      Value  
 

$25 PAR (OR SIMILAR) RETAIL PREFERRED – 9.2% (5.8% of Total Investments)

 

      Banks – 1.7%                           
  300,000    

First Republic Bank/CA

    4.000%           BBB–      $ 5,136,000  
  75,000    

First Republic Bank/CA

    4.250%                 BBB–        1,332,000  
       

Total Banks

                               6,468,000  
      Capital Markets – 1.3%                           
  300,000    

Affiliated Managers Group Inc

    4.200%                 Baa1        5,247,000  
      Equity Real Estate Investment Trust – 1.9%                           
  400,000    

Hudson Pacific Properties Inc

    4.750%                 Baa3        7,620,000  
      Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers – 1.1%         
  200,000    

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP

    5.250%                 BBB–        4,161,000  

 

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   Portfolio of Investments    June 30, 2022
   (Unaudited)

 

    
Shares
    Description (1)                 Coupon              Ratings (2)      Value  
      Multi–Utilities – 1.4%                                       
$ 100,426    

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP

 

      5.125%           BBB–      $ 1,877,464  
  200,000    

CMS Energy Corp

                    4.200%                 BBB–        3,554,000  
       

Total Multi–Utilities

                                               5,431,464  
      Real Estate Management & Development – 0.3%                             
  77,904    

Brookfield Property Partners LP

                    5.750%                 BB        1,330,600  
      Trading Companies & Distributors – 1.5%                             
  269,000    

Triton International Ltd

                    5.750%                 BB        5,708,180  
       

Total $25 Par (or similar) Retail Preferred (cost $48,440,556)

 

              35,966,244  
Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)                 Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
 

SOVEREIGN DEBT–6.3% (3.9% of Total Investments)

 

      Benin–1.8%                                       
$ 10,000    

Benin Government International Bond, 144A

 

    4.950%        1/22/35        B+      $ 6,808,199  
      Chile–1.0%                                       
  5,000    

Chile Government International Bond

 

    3.100%        5/07/41        A1        3,804,252  
      Egypt–0.5%                                       
  2,500    

Egypt Government International Bond, 144A

 

    5.250%        10/06/25        B+        2,043,680  
      Mexico–0.9%                                       
  5,000    

Mexico Government International Bond

 

    2.250%        8/12/36        BBB        3,635,162  
      Peru–2.1%                                       
  9,870    

Peruvian Government International Bond

 

    3.000%        1/15/34        Baa1        8,096,412  
$ 32,370    

Total Sovereign Debt (cost $34,771,923)

 

                       24,387,705  
Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon (6)     Reference
Rate (6)
    Spread (6)      Maturity (7)      Ratings (2)      Value  
 

VARIABLE RATE SENIOR LOAN INTERESTS–4.0% (2.5% of Total Investments) (6)

 

      Commercial Services & Supplies–2.5%                       
$ 10,524    

Liberty Tire Recycling Holdco, LLC, Term Loan

    6.750%       3-Month LIBOR       4.500%        5/07/28        B      $ 9,682,399  
      Electric Utilities–1.5%                                       
  6,137    

ExGen Renewables IV, LLC, Term Loan

    4.080%       3-Month LIBOR       2.500%        12/15/27        BB–        5,936,954  
$ 16,661    

Total Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests (cost $16,620,494)

 

                       15,619,353  
Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)                         Optional Call
Provisions (8)
     Ratings (2)      Value  
 

MUNICIPAL BONDS–3.8% (2.4% of Total Investments)

 

      Arizona – 0.2%                                       
$ 810    

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, KIPPC NYC Public Charter Schools - Gerard Facility Project, Series 2021C, 3.250%, 7/01/31

 

             No Opt. Call        BBB–      $ 719,001  
      District of Columbia – 0.0%                                       
  220    

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, Public Utility Revenue Bonds, Taxable Senior Lien Green Series 2014A, 4.814%, 10/01/14

 

             No Opt. Call        AAA        221,687  

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)                         Optional Call
Provisions (8)
     Ratings (2)      Value  
      Florida – 0.9%                                       
$ 3,395    

Florida Development Finance Corporation, Revenue Bonds, Brightline Passenger Rail Expansion Project, Series 2021A-1, 6.750%, 12/01/56 (AMT) (Mandatory Put 8/15/23),144A

 

             7/22 at 100.00        N/R      $ 3,356,738  
      Michigan – 1.3%                                       
 

City of Detroit MI:

 

          
  1,000    

2.960%, 4/01/27

           No Opt. Call        BB–        916,724  
  500    

3.110%, 4/01/28

           No Opt. Call        BB–        449,334  
  2,245    

3.244%, 4/01/29

           No Opt. Call        BB–        1,986,412  
  425    

3.344%, 4/01/30

           No Opt. Call        BB–        371,540  
  1,575    

Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, General Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series 2021B, 3.644%, 4/01/34

 

             4/31 at 100.00        BB–        1,347,618  
  5,745    

Total Michigan

                                               5,071,628  
      New York – 1.4%                                       
  5,300    

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, Transportation Revenue Bonds, Taxable Green Climate Certified Series 2020C-2, 5.175%, 11/15/49

 

             No Opt. Call        A3        5,492,390  
$ 15,470    

Total Municipal Bonds (cost $17,323,275)

 

                               14,861,444  
 

Total Long-Term Investments (cost $782,379,857)

 

                               618,698,515  
 

Borrowings – (33.6)% (9), (10)

 

                               (130,600,000
 

Reverse Repurchase Agreements, including accrued interest – (28.7)% (11)

 

              (111,634,660
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities – 3.3% (12)

 

                               12,615,786  
 

Net Assets – 100%

                                             $ 389,079,641  

Investments in Derivatives

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

 

Currency Purchased    Notional
Amount
Local Currency)
     Currency Sold    Notional
Amount
(Local Currency)
     Counterparty    Settlement Date      Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

U.S. Dollar

     8,267,223      Euro      7,668,164      Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC      8/26/2022      $ 202,340  

Cross Currency Swaps – OTC Uncleared

 

Counterparty   Terms of
payments to be
paid
  Terms of
payments to be
received
    Currency     Maturity
Date
    Amount
Local Currency)
    Value     Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Appreciation
Depreciation)
 

Citibank N.A.

      Fixed semi-annual 3.562     USD       6/23/26       2,725,875     $ 340,512     $ 24,714     $ 315,798  
  Fixed annual 2.250%       EUR         2,250,000        

Morgan Stanley
Capital Services LLC

      Fixed annual 3.337     USD       9/21/28       6,376,320       724,351       (3     724,354  
  Fixed semi-annual 1.841%       EUR         5,400,000        

Morgan Stanley
Capital Services LLC

      Fixed annual 4.330     USD       5/27/26       6,088,500       814,548       4,250       810,298  
  Fixed semi-annual 3.000%       EUR         5,000,000        

J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.

      Fixed annual 3.431     USD       6/14/29       5,905,000       722,962       (3,983     726,945  
  Fixed semi-annual 1.875%       EUR         5,000,000        

Citibank N.A.

      Fixed annual 3.775     USD       8/12/36       5,909,000       1,002,048       12,259       989,789  
  Fixed semi-annual 2.250%       EUR         5,000,000        

Citibank N.A.

      Fixed annual 3.472     USD       7/2/31       5,904,500       856,155       16,692       839,463  
  Fixed semi-annual 1.875%       EUR         5,000,000        

Citibank N.A.

      Fixed annual 3.493     USD       7/2/31       3,543,900       521,325       (6,741     528,066  
    Fixed semi-annual 1.875%             EUR               3,000,000                          

Total

                                      $ 4,981,901     $ 47,188     $ 4,934,713  

 

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   Portfolio of Investments    June 30, 2022
   (Unaudited)

 

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

 

(1)

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

 

(2)

The Fund uses credit quality ratings for its portfolio securities provided by Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) and Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”). If all three provide a rating for a security, the middle is used; if two of the three agencies rate a security, the lower rating is used; and if only one rating agency rates a security, that rating is used. This treatment of splitrated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. 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.

 

(3)

Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in reverse repurchase agreements. As of the end of the reporting period, investments with a value of $134,351,856 have been pledged as collateral for reverse repurchase agreements.

 

(4)

Perpetual security. Maturity date is not applicable.

 

(5)

Variable rate security. The rate shown is the coupon as of the end of the reporting period.

 

(6)

Senior loans generally pay interest at rates which are periodically adjusted by reference to a base short-term, floating lending rate (Reference Rate) plus an assigned fixed rate (Spread). These floating lending rates are generally (i) the lending rate referenced by the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), or (ii) the prime rate offered by one or more major United States banks. Senior loans may be considered restricted in that the Fund ordinarily is contractually obligated to receive approval from the agent bank and/or borrower prior to the disposition of a senior loan. The rate shown is the coupon as of the end of the reporting period.

 

(7)

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

 

(8)

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.

 

(9)

Borrowings as a percentage of Total Investments is 21.1%.

 

(10)

The Fund may pledge up to 100% of its eligible investments (excluding any investments separately pledged as collateral for specific investments in derivatives, when applicable) in the Portfolio of Investments as collateral for borrowings.

 

(11)

Reverse Repurchase Agreements, including accrued interest as a percentage of Total Investments is 18.0%.

 

(12)

Other assets less liabilities includes the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of certain over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives as presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable. The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of OTC cleared and exchange-traded derivatives is recognized as part of the cash collateral at brokers and/or the receivable or payable for variation margin as presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable.

 

144A

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

 

AMT

Alternative Minimum Tax

 

I/O

Interest only security

 

LIBOR

London Inter-Bank Offered Rate

 

N/A

Not Applicable.

 

Reg S

Regulation S allows U.S. companies to sell securities to persons or entities located outside of the United States without registering those securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Specifically, Regulation S provides a safe harbor from the registration requirements of the Securities Act for the offers and sales of securities by both foreign and domestic issuers that are made outside the United States.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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JLS   

Nuveen Mortgage and Income Fund

 

Portfolio of Investments    June 30, 2022

     (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
 

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 142.1% (100% of Total Investments)

          
      MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES – 101.3% (71.3% of Total Investments)  
$ 1,500    

ACRE Commercial Mortgage 2021-FL4 Ltd, 144A, (1-Month LIBOR reference rate + 2.600% spread), (3), (4)

    4.212%        12/18/37        N/R      $ 1,439,550  
  500    

Alen 2021-ACEN Mortgage Trust, 144A, (1-Month LIBOR reference rate + 4.000% spread), (4)

    5.324%        4/15/34        BB–        472,912  
  1,000    

Angel Oak Mortgage Trust 2019–5, 144A

    3.957%        10/25/49        BB        942,388  
  1,000    

BANK 2017-BNK6, (3)

    3.851%        7/15/60        A        906,700  
  1,000    

BANK 2019-BNK21, 144A

    2.500%        10/17/52        BBB        710,008  
  1,000    

BBCMS Mortgage Trust 2020-C6, 144A

    3.811%        2/15/53        N/R        871,547  
  1,500    

Benchmark 2020-B18 Mortgage Trust, 144A, (3)

    4.139%        7/15/53        B–        1,294,257  
  845    

CD 2016-CD1 Mortgage Trust, (3)

    3.631%        8/10/49        A–        763,153  
  1,500    

CD 2016-CD2 Mortgage Trust

    4.114%        11/10/49        A–        1,322,688  
  1,028    

CD 2017-CD3 Mortgage Trust, (3)

    4.699%        2/10/50        A–        932,594  
  25    

CF 2020-P1 Mortgage Trust, 144A

    2.840%        4/15/25        N/R        23,903  
  672    

CFK Trust 2019-FAX, 144A

    4.791%        1/15/39        N/R        604,875  
  503    

CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 2006-HYB1

    2.761%        3/20/36        Caa3        478,012  
  1,500    

COMM 2013-LC13 Mortgage Trust, 144A, (3)

    5.425%        8/10/46        BB–        1,368,516  
  700    

COMM 2014-CCRE15 Mortgage Trust, 144A

    4.822%        2/10/47        Baa2        677,864  
  925    

COMM 2014-CCRE15 Mortgage Trust

    4.822%        2/10/47        A2        911,852  
  1,469    

COMM 2014-CCRE19 Mortgage Trust, 144A, (3)

    4.854%        8/10/47        BBB–        1,343,578  
  500    

Comm 2014-UBS2 Mortgage Trust, (3)

    5.113%        3/10/47        Baa1        487,694  
  1,500    

COMM 2014-UBS3 Mortgage Trust, 144A, (3)

    4.926%        6/10/47        N/R        1,358,219  
  1,400    

COMM 2015-CCRE22 Mortgage Trust, 144A

    3.000%        3/10/48        BB–        1,143,033  
  2,000    

COMM 2015-CCRE23 Mortgage Trust, (3)

    4.428%        5/10/48        N/R        1,768,672  
  800    

COMM 2015-CCRE25 Mortgage Trust, (3)

    4.679%        8/10/48        A–        736,789  
  1,245    

COMM 2015-CCRE25 Mortgage Trust

    3.929%        8/10/48        BB        1,043,705  
  3,030    

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2021-R01, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 3.100% spread), (4)

    4.026%        10/25/41        B+        2,595,519  
  3,000    

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2021-R01, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 6.000% spread), (4)

    6.926%        10/25/41        N/R        2,494,514  
  625    

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2021-R03, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 5.500% spread), (4)

    6.426%        12/25/41        N/R        509,673  
  2,300    

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2022-R01, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 3.150% spread), (3), (4)

    4.076%        12/25/41        BB        1,962,225  
  2,100    

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2022-R01, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 6.000% spread), (4)

    6.926%        12/25/41        N/R        1,709,131  
  3,000    

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2022-R02, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 4.500% spread), (3), (4)

    5.426%        1/25/42        B+        2,629,760  
  1,000    

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2022-R03, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 3.500% spread), (3), (4)

    4.426%        3/25/42        BBB–        951,349  
  450    

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2022-R03, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 6.250% spread), (4)

    6.349%        3/25/42        BB–        439,466  
  440    

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2022-R04, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 5.250% spread), (4)

    6.176%        3/25/42        BB–        410,269  
  200    

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2022-R04, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 3.100% spread), (4)

    4.026%        3/25/42        BBB–        187,018  
  460    

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2022-R06, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 3.850% spread), (4)

    4.798%        5/25/42        BBB–        447,355  
  250    

Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2022-R06, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 6.350% spread), (4)

    7.298%        5/25/42        BB–        245,318  
  33,000    

DOLP Trust 2021-NYC, (I/O), 144A

    0.665%        5/10/41        A–        1,437,127  
  4,900    

Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 3.300% spread), (4)

    4.226%        11/25/41        B+        4,190,876  
  685    

Farmer Mac Agricultural Real Estate Trust 1992-A, 144A

    3.237%        7/25/51        N/R        561,123  
  587    

First Horizon Alternative Mortgage Securities Trust 2005-AA7

    2.448%        9/25/35        N/R        530,693  
  90    

Flagstar Mortgage Trust 2017-2, 144A

    4.049%        10/25/47        Aa3        86,244  
  7,739    

Freddie Mac Multifamily ML Certificates, (I/O)

    1.299%        7/25/41        N/R        857,241  
  2,970    

Freddie Mac Stacr Remic Trust 2020-DNA1, 144A, (1-Month LIBOR reference rate + 2.300% spread), (4)

    3.924%        12/25/49        B        2,654,361  
  4,900    

Freddie Mac STACR Remic Trust 2020-DNA2, 144A, (1-Month LIBOR reference rate + 2.500% spread), (3), (4)

    4.124%        2/25/50        B        4,191,819  

 

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JLS    Nuveen Mortgage and Income Fund (continued)
   Portfolio of Investments    June 30, 2022
   (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
      MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
$ 1,650    

Freddie Mac STACR REMIC Trust 2020-DNA6, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 3.000% spread), (4)

    3.926%        12/25/50        B+      $ 1,379,341  
  3,000    

Freddie Mac STACR REMIC Trust 2021-DNA5, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 3.050% spread), (3), (4)

    3.976%        1/25/34        BB–            2,574,823  
  2,000    

Freddie Mac STACR REMIC Trust 2021-DNA6, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 7.500% spread), (4)

    8.426%        10/25/41        N/R        1,705,281  
  1,000    

Freddie Mac STACR REMIC Trust 2021-DNA6, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 3.400% spread), (4)

    4.326%        10/25/41        BB–        855,403  
  3,300    

Freddie Mac STACR REMIC Trust 2021-HQA4, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 3.750% spread), (3), (4)

    4.676%        12/25/41        N/R        2,724,055  
  3,000    

Freddie Mac STACR REMIC Trust 2022-DNA1, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 3.400% spread), (4)

    4.326%        1/25/42        B+        2,527,993  
  1,000    

Freddie Mac STACR REMIC Trust 2022-DNA1, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 7.100% spread), (4)

    8.026%        1/25/42        N/R        803,348  
  300    

Freddie Mac STACR REMIC Trust 2022-DNA3, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 2.900% spread), (4)

    3.826%        4/25/42        BBB        282,008  
  1,000    

Freddie Mac STACR REMIC Trust 2022-DNA3, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 5.650% spread), (4)

    6.576%        4/25/42        B+        915,351  
  500    

Freddie Mac STACR REMIC Trust 2022-DNA4, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 3.350% spread), (4)

    4.276%        5/25/42        BBB–        475,347  
  500    

Freddie Mac STACR REMIC Trust 2022-DNA4, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 5.250% spread), (4)

    6.176%        5/25/42        BB–        467,038  
  1,000    

Freddie Mac STACR REMIC Trust 2022-HQA1, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 5.250% spread), (3), (4)

    6.176%        3/25/42        B+        930,453  
  3,000    

Freddie Mac STACR Trust 2019-DNA4, 144A, (1-Month LIBOR reference rate + 2.700% spread), (4)

    4.324%        10/25/49        BB–        2,842,369  
  136    

Freddie Mac Strips, (I/O), (1-Month LIBOR reference rate + 5.920% spread), (4)

    4.596%        3/15/44        N/R        16,881  
  1,270    

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 3.750% spread), (3), (4)

    4.676%        2/25/42        BB        1,140,185  
  1,500    

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 4.750% spread), (4)

    5.676%        2/25/42        B+        1,320,108  
  1,020    

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes, 144A, (SOFR30A reference rate + 4.000% spread), (4)

    4.926%        11/25/50        Ba3        960,591  
  1,400    

GS Mortgage Securities Corp II, 144A, (1-Month LIBOR reference rate + 3.350% spread), (4)

    4.674%        11/15/36        N/R        1,325,900  
  1,500    

GS Mortgage Securities Corp Trust 2017-SLP, 144A

    4.744%        10/10/32        B        1,458,398  
  1,000    

GS Mortgage Securities Corp Trust 2018-TWR, 144A, (1-Month LIBOR reference rate + 1.450% spread), (3), (4)

    2.774%        7/15/31        BBB        958,804  
  1,100    

GS Mortgage Securities Corp Trust 2018-TWR, 144A, (1-Month LIBOR reference rate + 1.600% spread), (4)

    2.924%        7/15/31        BB        1,043,032  
  700    

GS Mortgage Securities Corp Trust 2018-TWR, 144A, (1-Month LIBOR reference rate + 2.100% spread), (4)

    3.424%        7/15/31        B        664,388  
  700    

GS Mortgage Securities Corp Trust 2018-TWR, 144A, (1-Month LIBOR reference rate + 2.800% spread), (4)

    4.124%        7/15/31        CCC        663,379  
  700    

GS Mortgage Securities Corp Trust 2018-TWR, 144A, (1-Month LIBOR reference rate + 3.925% spread), (4)

    5.249%        7/15/31        N/R        624,166  
  2,000    

GS Mortgage Securities Trust 2016-GS4, (3)

    4.080%        11/10/49        A–        1,773,107  
  1,000    

Hudson Yards , 144A

    3.041%        12/10/41        N/R        773,292  
  287    

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2019-ICON UES, 144A

    4.601%        5/05/32        BBB–        272,614  
  441    

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2019-ICON UES, 144A

    4.601%        5/05/32        BB–        410,606  
  366    

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2020-NNN, 144A

    3.972%        1/16/37        N/R        335,342  
  898    

JP Morgan Mortgage Trust 2018-6, 144A

    3.868%        12/25/48        Baa3        820,108  
  1,600    

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2014-C22, (3)

    4.702%        9/15/47        BBB        1,461,870  
  1,000    

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-C27, (3)

    3.898%        2/15/48        N/R        954,730  
  760    

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2015-C29, (3)

    4.118%        5/15/48        AA–        724,610  
  1,189    

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2016-C1, (3)

    4.890%        3/17/49        A–        1,141,576  
  1,849    

JPMCC Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2017-JP7, 144A, (3)

    4.531%        9/15/50        BBB        1,555,152  
  600    

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust 2014 C19, (3)

    4.000%        12/15/47        N/R        569,523  
  226    

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust 2015-MS1

    4.169%        5/15/48        N/R        218,610  
  196    

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-15AR

    2.789%        11/25/37        CCC        153,272  
  1,000    

MRCD 2019-MARK Mortgage Trust, 144A

    2.718%        12/15/36        N/R        901,644  
  500    

MRCD 2019-MARK Mortgage Trust, 144A

    2.718%        12/15/36        BBB–        456,035  

 

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Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
      MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)  
$ 250    

MSCG Trust 2015-ALDR, 144A

    3.577%        6/07/35        BBB–      $ 206,375  
  750    

MSCG Trust 2015-ALDR, 144A

    3.577%        6/07/35        A–        649,377  
  1,000    

Natixis Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2019-MILE, 144A, (1-Month LIBOR reference rate + 2.750% spread), (3), (4)

    4.074%        7/15/36        N/R        971,079  
  1,050    

Natixis Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2019-MILE, 144A, (1-Month LIBOR reference rate + 4.250% spread), (4)

    5.574%        7/15/36        N/R        992,266  
  2,000    

OPG Trust 2021-PORT, 144A, (1-Month LIBOR reference rate + 1.529% spread), (4)

    2.853%        10/15/36        N/R        1,824,311  
  1,000    

PKHL Commercial Mortgage Trust 2021-MF, 144A, (1-Month LIBOR reference rate + 2.000% spread), (3), (4)

    3.325%        7/15/38        BBB        937,549  
  40,180    

SLG Office Trust 2021-OVA, (I/O), 144A

    0.258%        7/15/41        AA–        704,826  
  1,688    

SMR 2022-IND Mortgage Trust, 144A, (CME Term SOFR 1-Month reference rate + 3.950% spread), (3), (4)

    5.229%        2/15/39        Baa3        1,606,152  
  1,500    

Spruce Hill Mortgage Loan Trust 2020-SH1, 144A

    3.827%        1/28/50        BBB        1,404,094  
  127,100    

SUMIT 2022-BVUE Mortgage Trust, 144A

    0.179%        2/12/41        A1        839,419  
  1,000    

UBS-Barclays Commercial Mortgage Trust 2013-C5, 144A, (3)

    3.649%        3/10/46        AA–        974,273  
  1,500    

VNDO Trust 2016-350P, 144A

    4.033%        1/10/35        B        1,268,702  
  1,190    

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust 2012-LC5, 144A, (3)

    4.869%        10/15/45        A        1,179,120  
  1,300    

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust 2015-NXS1, (3)

    4.288%        5/15/48        BBB–        1,182,536  
$ 323,534    

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $119,215,891)

                               106,614,402  
Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
      ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES – 40.8% ( 28.7% of Total Investments)                           
$ 1,057    

AASET 2020-1 Trust, 144A

    6.413%        1/16/40        B      $ 158,550  
  894    

Adams Outdoor Advertising LP, 144A

    4.810%        11/15/48        A        879,644  
  1,500    

Adams Outdoor Advertising LP, 144A

    7.356%        11/15/48        BB            1,457,778  
  750    

Affirm Asset Securitization Trust 2021-B, 144A

    2.540%        8/17/26        N/R        683,955  
  500    

AGL CLO 19 Ltd, 144A, (CME Term SOFR 3 Month reference rate + 2.750% spread), (4)

    3.938%        7/21/35        AA        493,550  
  1,014    

Air Canada 2020-2 Class A Pass Through Trust, 144A, (3)

    5.250%        4/01/29        A        1,013,240  
  918    

Air Canada 2020-2 Class B Pass Through Trust, 144A, (3)

    9.000%        10/01/25        BBB        951,448  
  1,300    

Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP LLC, 144A

    4.080%        2/20/28        Ba2        1,162,774  
  299    

Bojangles Issuer LLC, 144A

    3.832%        10/20/50        N/R        283,583  
  500    

Bonanza RE Ltd, 144A, (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill reference rate + 4.750% spread), (4)

    6.448%        12/23/24        N/R        492,750  
  250    

Bonanza RE Ltd, 144A, (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill reference rate + 5.750% spread), (4)

    7.425%        3/16/25        N/R        246,525  
  556    

British Airways 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust, 144A, (3)

    4.250%        11/15/32        A        534,169  
  504    

British Airways 2020-1 Class B Pass Through Trust, 144A, (3)

    8.375%        11/15/28        BBB        528,366  
  550    

Caelus Re VI Ltd, 144A, (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill reference rate + 5.380% spread), (4)

    7.075%        6/07/23        N/R        542,300  
  2,000    

Cars Net Lease Mortgage Notes Series 2020-1, 144A

    4.690%        12/15/50        BBB        1,882,939  
  775    

CARS-DB4 LP, 144A

    4.520%        2/15/50        BBB        701,269  
  2    

Carvana Auto Receivables Trust, 144A

    0.000%        5/10/28        N/R        1,200,000  
  250    

Cayuga Park CLO Ltd, 144A, (3-Month LIBOR reference rate + 6.000% spread), (4)

    7.044%        7/17/34        BB–        218,869  
  385    

CIFC Funding 2020-II Ltd, 144A, (3-Month LIBOR reference rate + 6.500% spread), (4)

    7.563%        10/20/34        BB–        344,616  
  375    

CIFC Funding 2022-II Ltd, 144A, (CME Term SOFR 3 Month reference rate + 7.000% spread), (4)

    7.737%        4/19/35        Ba3        337,261  
  750    

CIFC Funding 2022-IV Ltd, 144A, (SOFR reference rate + 3.550% spread), (4)

    5.152%        7/16/35        BBB–        705,354  
  250    

Citrus Re Ltd, 144A, (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill reference rate + 5.100% spread), (4)

    6.900%        6/07/25        N/R        249,000  
  408    

DB Master Finance LLC, 144A

    4.021%        5/20/49        BBB        393,853  
  750    

EWC Master Issuer LLC, 144A

    5.500%        3/15/52        N/R        725,480  
  500    

Goldentree Loan Opportunities IX Ltd, 144A, (3-Month LIBOR reference rate + 5.660% spread), (4)

    6.899%        10/29/29        BB–        440,460  
  500    

GoldentTree Loan Management US CLO 1 Ltd, 144A, (3-Month LIBOR reference rate + 7.500% spread), (4)

    7.617%        10/20/34        B–        433,155  
  375    

Gracie Point International Funding 2021-1, 144A, (1-Month LIBOR reference rate + 2.400% spread), (4)

    3.462%        11/01/23        N/R        370,175  
  492    

Hardee’s Funding LLC, 144A

    3.981%        12/20/50        BBB        447,247  

 

41


JLS    Nuveen Mortgage and Income Fund (continued)
   Portfolio of Investments    June 30, 2022
   (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount (000)
    Description (1)   Coupon      Maturity      Ratings (2)      Value  
      ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (continued)                           
$ 500    

Hertz Vehicle Financing III LLC, 144A

    4.850%        6/25/26        Ba2      $ 447,203  
  250    

Hestia Re Ltd, 144A, (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill reference rate + 9.500% spread), (4)

    9.500%        4/22/25        N/R        247,300  
  382    

HIN Timeshare Trust 2020-A, 144A

    5.500%        10/09/39        BB        366,795  
  273    

HIN Timeshare Trust 2020-A, 144A

    6.500%        10/09/39        B        261,796  
  648    

Jack in the Box Funding LLC, 144A

    4.476%        8/25/49        BBB        620,954  
  282    

LUNAR AIRCRAFT 2020-1 LTD, 144A

    4.335%        2/15/45        BB        221,040  
  500    

Madison Park Funding XXXVI Ltd, 144A, (CME Term SOFR 3 Month reference rate + 5.460% spread), (4)

    5.764%        4/15/35        BBB–        467,173  
  1,125    

Magnetite XXIII Ltd, 144A, (3-Month LIBOR reference rate + 6.300% spread), (4)

    7.484%        1/25/35        BB–        992,690  
  285    

Matterhorn Re Ltd, 144A

    0.000%        12/07/22        N/R        259,207  
  250    

Matterhorn Re Ltd, 144A, (SOFR reference rate + 5.315% spread), (4)

    6.771%        3/24/25        N/R        244,000  
  1,630    

Mexico Remittances Funding Fiduciary Estate Management Sarl, 144A

    4.875%        1/15/28        BB+            1,320,300  
  1,367    

Mosaic Solar Loan Trust 2019-2, 144A

    0.000%        9/20/40        N/R        868,062  
  111    

Mosaic Solar Loan Trust 2020-1, 144A

    4.470%        4/20/46        N/R        110,897  
  263    

Mosaic Solar Loan Trust 2020-1, 144A

    6.910%        4/20/46        N/R        262,456  
  949    

Mosaic Solar Loan Trust 2020-1, 144A

    0.000%        4/20/46        N/R        901,197  
  1,068    

Mosaic Solar Loan Trust 2020-2, 144A

    5.420%        8/20/46        N/R        1,014,843  
  753    

MVW 2020-1 LLC, 144A

    4.210%        10/20/37        BBB        727,476  
  348    

MVW 2020-1 LLC, 144A

    7.140%        10/20/37        BB        343,585  
  300    

NBC Funding LLC, 144A

    4.970%        7/30/51        N/R        268,267  
  500    

Oportun Funding 2022-1 LLC, 144A

    6.000%        6/15/29        N/R        487,358  
  500    

Oportun Funding XIV LLC, 144A

    5.400%        3/08/28        N/R        473,010  
  1,000    

Oportun Issuance Trust 2021-B, 144A

    5.410%        5/08/31        N/R        945,639  
  350    

Oportun Issuance Trust 2021-C, 144A

    5.570%        10/08/31        N/R        313,582  
  625    

Palmer Square CLO Ltd, 144A, (CME Term SOFR 3 Month reference rate + 6.350% spread), (4)

    6.816%        4/20/35        Ba3        557,473  
  250    

Purchasing Power Funding 2021-A LLC, 144A

    4.370%        10/15/25        N/R        245,858  
  1,463    

Purewest Funding LLC, 144A

    4.091%        12/22/36        BBB+        1,412,258  
  1    

Putnam RE PTE Ltd, 144A, (1-Month U.S. Treasury Bill reference rate + 5.500% spread), (4), (5), (6)

    7.175%        6/07/24        N/R         
  400    

Residential Reinsurance 2020 Ltd, 144A, (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill reference rate + 6.180% spread), (4)

    6.510%        12/06/24        N/R        399,560  
  500    

SD Re Ltd, 144A, (3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill reference rate + 9.250% spread), (4)

    10.948%        11/19/24        N/R        494,600  
  1,292    

SERVPRO Master Issuer LLC, 144A

    3.882%        10/25/49        BBB–        1,202,836  
  579    

Sesac Finance LLC, 144A

    5.216%        7/25/49        N/R        555,692  
  82    

Sierra Timeshare 2019-3 Receivables Funding LLC, 144A

    4.180%        8/20/36        BB        78,480  
  494    

Sierra Timeshare 2020-2 Receivables Funding LLC, 144A

    6.590%        7/20/37        BB        484,441  
  1,000    

Sixth Street CLO XIX Ltd, 144A, (3-Month LIBOR reference rate + 5.900% spread), (4)

    6.035%        7/20/34        BB–        871,163  
  581    

START Ireland, 144A

    5.095%        3/15/44        BB        451,818  
  499    

Taco Bell Funding LLC, 144A

    4.970%        5/25/46        BBB        495,519  
  1,000    

TCW CLO 2021-2 Ltd, 144A, (3-Month LIBOR reference rate + 6.860% spread), (4)

    6.985%        7/25/34        BB–        910,890  
  1,000    

TES 2017-1 LLC, 144A

    7.740%        10/20/47        N/R        966,231  
  1,355    

United Airlines 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust, (3)

    5.875%        10/15/27        A        1,331,221  
  500    

VB–S1 Issuer LLC-VBTEL, 144A

    4.288%        2/15/52        BBB–        453,269  
  1,464    

Vivint Solar Financing V LLC, 144A

    7.370%        4/30/48        N/R        1,436,015  
  614    

VR Funding LLC, 144A

    6.420%        11/15/50        N/R        578,725  
$ 45,737    

Total Asset–Backed Securities (cost $46,085,016)

                               42,969,189  
 

Total Long-Term Investments (cost $165,300,907)

                               149,583,591  
 

Borrowings – (7.8)% (7), (8)

                               (8,245,000
 

Reverse Repurchase Agreements, including accrued interest – (33.6)% (9)

 

     (35,419,702
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities – (0.7)%

                               (630,759
 

Net Assets – 100%

                             $ 105,288,130  

 

42


  
  
  

 

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

 

(1)

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

 

(2)

For financial reporting purposes, the ratings disclosed are the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. This treatment of split-rated securities may differ from that used for other purposes, such as for Fund investment policies. 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.

 

(3)

Investment, or portion of investment has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for investments in reverse repurchase agreements. As of the end of the reporting period, investments with a value of $49,886,210 have been pledged as collateral for reverse repurchase agreements.

 

(4)

Variable rate security. The rate shown is the coupon as of the end of the reporting period.

 

(5)

Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by, or at the discretion of, the Board. For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment classified as Level 3.

 

(6)

Defaulted security. A security whose issuer has failed to fully pay principal and/or interest when due, or is under the protection of bankruptcy.

 

(7)

Borrowings as a percentage of Total Investments is 5.5%.

 

(8)

The Fund may pledge up to 100% of its eligible investments (excluding any investments separately pledged as collateral for specific investments in derivatives, when applicable) in the Portfolio of Investments as collateral for borrowings. As of the end of the reporting period, investments with a value of $28,967,523 have been pledged as collateral for borrowings.

 

(9)

Reverse Repurchase Agreements, including accrued interest as a percentage of Total Investments is 23.7%.

 

144A

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

 

I/O

Interest only security

 

LIBOR

London Inter-Bank Offered Rate

 

SOFR

Secured Overnight Financing Rate

 

SOFR30A

30 Day Average Secured Overnight Financing Rate

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

43


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

      JGH        NPCT(1)        JLS  

Assets

            

Long-term investments, at value (cost $503,626,166, $782,379,857 and $165,300,907, respectively)

   $ 419,235,418        $ 618,698,515        $ 149,583,591  

Short-term investments, at value (cost approximates value)

     9,549,397                    

Cash

     48,750                    

Cash denominated in foreign currencies (cost $275,295)

              269,771           

Swaps premiums paid

              47,188           

Unrealized appreciation on:

            

Cross currency swaps

              4,934,713           

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

              202,340           

Interest rate swaps

     1,760,361                    

Receivable for:

            

Dividends

     29,481          75,563           

Interest

     7,000,065          6,881,247          581,981  

Investments sold

     2,419,378          20,076,577           

Reclaims

     15,707          154,336          1,079  

Other assets

     787,074          31,910          59,534  

Total assets

     440,845,631          651,372,160          150,226,185  

Liabilities

            

Cash overdraft

              16,315,776          7,055  

Cash collateral due to broker

     2,320,854                    

Borrowings

     138,000,000          130,600,000          8,245,000  

Reverse repurchase agreements, including accrued interest

              111,634,660          35,419,702  

Payable for:

            

Dividends

     2,576,356          2,694,165          453,565  

Payable for Investments purchased – regular settlement

                       447,203  

Payable for Investments purchased – when-issued/delayed-delivery settlement

     4,109,029                    

Unfunded senior loans

     318,841                    

Accrued expenses:

            

Interest on borrowings

     219,994          220,102          23,764  

Management fees

     320,027          522,891          117,167  

Trustees fees

     107,635          18,829          56,728  

Other

     180,207          286,096          167,871  

Total liabilities

     148,152,943          262,292,519          44,938,055  

Net assets applicable to common shares

   $ 292,692,688        $ 389,079,641        $ 105,288,130  

Common shares outstanding

     23,177,393          28,755,000          5,487,440  

Net asset value (“NAV”) per common share outstanding

   $ 12.63        $ 13.53        $ 19.19  

Net assets applicable to common shares consist of:

                              

Common shares, $0.01 par value per share

   $ 231,774        $ 287,550        $ 54,874  

Paid-in surplus

     476,260,206          565,295,626          122,987,839  

Total distributable earnings

     (183,799,292        (176,503,535        (17,754,583

Net assets applicable to common shares

   $ 292,692,688        $ 389,079,641        $ 105,288,130  

Authorized common shares

     Unlimited          Unlimited          Unlimited  
(1)

Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (as disclosed in Note 1).

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

44


Statement of Operations

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

      JGH     NPCT(1)     JLS  

Investment Income

      

Dividends

   $ 153,452     $ 1,189,208     $  

Interest

     15,103,009       15,063,268       3,825,383  

Rehypothecation income

                 140  

Tax Withheld

           (433      

Total Investment Income

     15,256,461       16,252,043       3,825,523  

Expenses

      

Management fees

     2,104,867       3,540,995       736,651  

Interest expense

     912,682       1,378,647       356,607  

Custodian fees

     77,563       26,028       21,458  

Trustees fees

     6,931       16,526       2,142  

Professional fees

     49,088       39,502       68,418  

Shareholder reporting expenses

     43,933             13,252  

Shareholder servicing agent fees

     259       7,087       562  

Stock exchange listing fees

     3,783       14,067       3,783  

Investor relations expense

     64,532       32,651       9,048  

Other

     16,728       5,655       5,551  

Total expenses

     3,280,366       5,061,158       1,217,472  

Net investment income (loss)

     11,976,095       11,190,885       2,608,051  

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

      

Net realized gain (loss) from:

      

Investments and foreign currency

     (7,852,105     (10,856,248     (445,564

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

           73,018        

Swaps

     (738,195     410,479        

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

      

Investments and foreign currency

     (86,449,615     (162,443,985     (15,926,114

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

           31,065        

Swaps

     5,996,948       3,168,966        

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (89,042,967     (169,616,705     (16,371,678

Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from operations

     (77,066,872     (158,425,820     (13,763,627
(1)

Consolidated Statement of Operations (as disclosed in Note 1).

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

45


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

       JGH        NPCT(1)  
       

Unaudited
Six Months

Ended

6/30/2022

       Year
Ended
12/31/21
      

Unaudited
Six Months

Ended

6/30/2022

       For the period
4/27/21
(commencement
of operations)
through 12/31/21
 

Operations

                   

Net investment income (loss)

     $ 11,976,095        $ 24,147,881        $ 11,190,885        $ 8,935,776  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

                   

Investments and foreign currency

       (7,852,105        23,207,067          (10,856,248        848,644  

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                         73,018          283,146  

Swaps

       (738,195        (1,646,145        410,479          156,234  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

                   

Investments and foreign currency

       (86,449,615        (27,936,191        (162,443,985        (1,252,416

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                         31,065          171,275  

Swaps

       5,996,948          4,556,301          3,168,966          1,765,747  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from operations

       (77,066,872        22,328,913          (158,425,820 )          10,908,406  

Distributions to Common Shareholders

                   

Dividends

       (15,714,272        (22,729,429        (17,770,590        (11,231,531

Return of capital

                (7,424,359                 (9,500,824

Decrease in net assets applicable to common shares from distributions to common shareholders

       (15,714,272        (30,153,788        (17,770,590        (20,732,355

Capital Share Transactions

                   

Common shares:

                   

Proceeds from sale of shares

                                  575,000,000  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from capital share transactions

                                  575,000,000  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares

       (92,781,144        (7,824,875        (176,196,410        565,176,051  

Net assets applicable to common shares at the beginning of period

       385,473,832          393,298,707          565,276,051          100,000  

Net assets applicable to common shares at the end of period

     $  292,692,688        $ 385,473,832        $  389,079,641        $ 565,276,051  
(1)

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets (as disclosed in Note 1).

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

46


 

       JLS  
        Unaudited
Six Months
Ended
6/30/2022
    

Year

Ended

12/31/21

 

Operations

       

Net investment income (loss)

     $ 2,608,051      $ 4,548,254  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

       

Investments and foreign currency

       (445,564      1,064,856  

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

               

Swaps

               

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

       

Investments and foreign currency

       (15,926,114      (170,240

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

               

Swaps

               

Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from operations

       (13,763,627      5,442,870  

Distributions to Common Shareholders

       

Dividends

       (2,732,745      (4,636,388

Return of capital

              (664,479

Decrease in net assets applicable to common shares from distributions to common shareholders

       (2,732,745      (5,300,867

Capital Share Transactions

       

Common shares:

       

Proceeds from sale of shares

               

Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from capital share transactions

               

Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares

       (16,496,372      142,003  

Net assets applicable to common shares at the beginning of period

       121,784,502        121,642,499  

Net assets applicable to common shares at the end of period

     $ 105,288,130      $ 121,784,502  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Cash Flows

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited)

 

     JGH    

NPCT

    JLS  

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

     

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares from Operations

  $ (77,066,872   $ (158,425,820   $ (13,763,627

Adjustments to reconcile the net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

     

Purchases of investments

    (78,595,669     (49,493,604     (43,690,982

Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments

    90,454,470       120,434,657       42,321,414  

Proceeds from (Purchase of) short-term investments, net

    1,227,414       1,090,714       215,000  

Proceeds from (Purchases of) closed foreign currency spot contracts

          4,181        

Premiums received (paid) for interest rate swaps

          (150      

Amortization (Accretion) of premiums and discounts, net

    (71,527     841,655       (30,029

(Increase) Decrease in:

     

Receivable for interest

    (68,505     (280,745     (10,611

Receivable for dividends

    6,457       (22,029      

Receivable for investments sold

    439,819       (20,065,327      

Receivable for reclaims

    791       (29,062     76  

Other assets

    (598,633     13,641       5,422  

Increase (Decrease) in:

     

Investments purchased – regular settlement

                447,203  

Investments purchased – when-issued/delayed-delivery settlement

    995,034       (2,505,383      

Payable for unfunded senior loans

    318,841              

Accrued management fees

    (71,550     (173,665     (16,171

Accrued interest on borrowings

    214,203       216,551       79,023  

Accrued Trustees fees

    (13,885     7,066       (8,466

Accrued other expenses

    16,525       9,009       28,663  

Net realized (gain) loss from:

     

Investments and foreign currency

    7,852,105       10,856,248       445,564  

Paydowns

    (29,002     35,872       (83,218

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments:

     

Investments and foreign currency

    86,449,615       162,443,985       15,926,114  

Forward foreign currency contracts

          (31,065      

Swaps

    (5,996,948     (3,168,966      

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

    25,462,683       61,757,763       1,865,375  

Cash Flow from Financing Activities:

     

Proceeds from borrowings

    1,000,000       3,000,000       1,750,000  

(Repayments of) borrowings

    (22,000,000     (39,400,000     (1,960,000

Proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements

          366,915,000       69,717,000  

(Repayments of) reverse repurchase agreements

          (393,335,000     (68,655,000

Increase (Decrease) in:

     

Cash overdraft

          16,315,776       (438,195

Cash collateral due to broker

    2,320,854              

Cash distributions paid to common shareholders

    (13,137,916     (15,076,425     (2,279,180

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    (31,817,062     (61,580,649     (1,865,375
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Denominated in Foreign Currencies     (6,354,379     177,114        

Cash and cash collateral at brokers at the beginning of period

    6,403,129       92,657        

Cash and cash denominated in foreign currencies at the end of period

  $ 48,750     $ 269,771     $  
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash denominated in foreign currencies to the statement of assets and liabilities:  

Cash

  $ 48,750     $     $  

Cash denominated in foreign currencies

          269,771        

Total cash and cash denominated in foreign currencies

  $ 48,750     $ 269,771     $  
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information                     

Cash paid for interest (excluding borrowing costs)

  $ 650,792     $ 1,160,002     $ 276,068  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:

 

          Investment Operations     Less Distributions to
Common Shareholders
    Common Share  
     Beginning
Common
Share
NAV
    Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
    Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Total     From
Net
Investment
Income
    From
Accumulated
Net
Realized
Gains
    Return
of
Capital
    Total    

Discount from
Shares
Repurchased
and

Retired

    Ending
NAV
    Ending
Share
Price
 

JGH

 

Year Ended 12/31:

 

2022(h)

  $ 16.63     $ 0.52     $ (3.84   $ (3.32   $ (0.68   $     $     $ (0.68   $     $ 12.63     $ 11.58  

2021

    16.97       1.04       (0.08     0.96       (0.98       —       (0.32     (1.30           16.63       15.88  

2020

    18.14     1.10     (1.16     (0.06     (1.07       —       (0.04     (1.11           16.97     15.55

2019

    16.01     1.19     2.17       3.36       (1.20           (0.03     (1.23           18.14     16.38

2018

    18.51     1.26     (2.42     (1.16     (1.27           (0.08     (1.35     0.01     16.01     13.65

2017

    17.82     1.42     0.71       2.13       (1.34           (0.10     (1.44           18.51     16.91

NPCT(g)

 

Period Ended 12/31:

 

2022(h)

    19.66       0.39       (5.90     (5.51     (0.62                 (0.62           13.53       11.72  

2021(i)

    20.00     0.31     0.07       0.38       (0.36     (0.03     (0.33     (0.72           19.66     18.30

The following tables set forth information regarding each Fund’s outstanding senior securities as of the end of each Fund’s last five fiscal periods, as applicable.

 

    Borrowings at the End of Period  
     Aggregate
Amount
Outstanding
(000)(e)
       Asset
Coverage
Per $1,000(f)
 

JGH

 

Year Ended 12/31:

 

2022(h)

  $ 138,000        $ 3,121  

2021

    159,000          3,424  

2020

    149,200        3,636  

2019

    175,200          3,400  

2018

    175,200          3,118  

2017

    175,200          3,455  

 

    Borrowings at the End of Period  
     Aggregate
Amount
Outstanding
(000)(e)
       Asset
Coverage
Per $1,000(f)
 

NPCT

 

Period Ended 12/31:

 

2022(h)

  $ 130,600        $ 3,979  

2021(i)

    167,000          4,385  

 

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Common Share Supplemental Data/
Ratios Applicable to Common Shares
 
Common Share
Total Returns
          Ratios to Average Net Assets(c)        
Based
on
NAV(b)
   

Based

on
Share
Price(b)

    Ending
Net Assets
(000)
    Expenses     Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
   

Portfolio

Turnover
Rate(d)

 
                                             
         
  (20.46 )%      (23.34 )%    $ 292,693       1.91 %*      6.96 %*      16
  5.82       10.84       385,474       1.68       6.16       87  
  0.39     2.88       393,299     1.87       6.94       35
  21.54       29.93       420,480       2.64       6.84       43  
  (6.67     (11.97     371,082       2.51       7.10       61  
  12.25       15.14       430,058       2.08       7.70       77  
                                             
         
  (28.44     (33.07     389,080       2.17     4.80     7  
  1.90       (4.96     565,276       1.47     2.28     17  

 

(a)

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

(b)

Total Return Based on Common Share NAV is the combination of changes in common share NAV, reinvested dividend income at NAV and reinvested capital gains distributions at NAV, if any. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending NAV. The actual reinvest price for the last dividend declared in the period may often be based on the Fund’s market price (and not its NAV), and therefore may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized.

Total Return Based on Common Share Price is the combination of changes in the market price per common share and the effect of reinvested dividend income and reinvested capital gains distributions, if any, at the average price paid per common share at the time of reinvestment. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending market price. The actual reinvestment for the last dividend declared in the period may take place over several days, and in some instances may not be based on the market price, so the actual reinvestment price may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized.

(c)     Net Investment Income (Loss) ratios reflect income earned and expenses incurred on assets attributable to reverse repurchase agreements and/or borrowings, where applicable, (as described in Note 8 – Borrowing Arrangements).
    Each ratio includes the effect of all interest expense paid and other costs related to reverse repurchase agreements and/or borrowings, where applicable, as follows:

 

Ratios of Interest Expense
to Average Net Assets Applicable
to Common Shares
 

JGH

       

Year Ended 12/31:

 

2022(h)

    0.53 %* 

2021

    0.35  

2020

    0.59  

2019

    1.33  

2018

    1.19  

2017

    0.78  
Ratios of Interest Expense
to Average Net Assets Applicable
to Common Shares
 

NPCT

       

2022(h)

    0.59 %* 

2021(f)

    0.18
 

 

(d)

Portfolio Turnover Rate is calculated based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales (as disclosed in Note 4 – Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives) divided by the average long-term market value during the period.

(e)

Aggregate Amount Outstanding: Aggregate amount outstanding represents the principal amount as of the end of the relevant fiscal year.

(f)

Asset Coverage Per $1,000: Asset coverage per $1,000 of debt is calculated by subtracting the Fund’s liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities from the Fund’s total assets, dividing the results by the aggregate amount of the Fund’s senior securities representing indebtedness then outstanding, and multiplying the result by 1,000.

(g)

Consolidated Financial Highlights (as disclosed in Note 1).

(h)

Unaudited. For the six months ended June 30, 2022.

(i)

For the period April 27, 2021 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2021.

*

Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected data for a common share outstanding throughout each period:

 

           Investment Operations      Less Distributions to
Common Shareholders
     Common Share  
     Beginning
Common
Share
NAV
     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
     Net
Realized/
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
     Total      From
Net
Investment
Income
     From
Accumulated
Net
Realized
Gains
     Return
of
Capital
     Total      Ending
NAV
     Ending
Share
Price
 

JLS

 

                                                                                

Year Ended 12/31:

                            

2022(h)

  $ 22.19      $ 0.48      $ (2.98    $ (2.50    $ (0.50    $      $      $ (0.50    $ 19.19      $ 16.52  

2021

    22.17        0.83        0.16        0.99        (0.85             (0.12      (0.97      22.19        20.96  

2020

    22.83      0.86      (0.55      0.31        (0.73             (0.24      (0.97      22.17      19.77

2019

    23.02      0.76      0.41        1.17        (0.92             (0.44      (1.36      22.83      21.96

2018

    24.70      1.16      (0.76      0.40        (1.52      (0.49      (0.07      (2.08      23.02      22.35

2017

    25.02      1.34      1.65        2.99        (1.94      (1.37             (3.31      24.70      24.69

The following table sets forth information regarding the Fund’s outstanding senior securities as of the end of the Fund’s last five fiscal periods, as applicable.

 

    Borrowings at the End of Period  
     Aggregate
Amount
Outstanding
(000)(f)
       Asset
Coverage
Per $1,000(g)
 

JLS

                  

Year Ended 12/31:

 

2022(h)

  $ 8,245        $ 13,770  

2021

    8,455          15,404  

2020

    15,505        8,845  

2019

              

2018

    147,200        3,485  

2017

    147,200        3,666  

 

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Ratios/Supplemental Data
Applicable to Common Shares
 
Common Share
Total Returns
          Ratios to Average Net Assets Before
Reimbursement(c)
    Ratios to Average Net Assets
Reimbursement(c)(d)
       
Based
on
NAV(b)
   

Based

on
Share
Price(b)

    Ending
Net Assets
(000)
    Expenses     Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
    Expenses     Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
   

Portfolio

Turnover
Rate(e)

 
                                                             
             
  (11.39 )%      (19.00 )%    $ 105,288       2.16 %*      4.62 %*      N/A       N/A       27
  4.47       11.02       121,785       1.87       3.69       N/A       N/A       73  
  1.69       (5.36     121,642       2.46       3.11       1.54     4.04     117  
  5.16       4.27       125,253       2.72       3.08       2.53       3.26       100  
  1.63       (1.06     365,810       2.89       4.77       N/A       N/A       44  
  12.21       16.79       392,453       2.51       5.12       N/A       N/A       85  

 

(a)

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

(b)

Total Return Based on Common Share NAV is the combination of changes in common share NAV, reinvested dividend income at NAV and reinvested capital gains distributions at NAV, if any. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending NAV. The actual reinvest price for the last dividend declared in the period may often be based on the Fund’s market price (and not its NAV), and therefore may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized.

Total Return Based on Common Share Price is the combination of changes in the market price per share and the effect of reinvested dividend income and reinvested capital gains distributions, if any, at the average price paid per common share at the time of reinvestment. The last dividend declared in the period, which is typically paid on the first business day of the following month, is assumed to be reinvested at the ending market price. The actual reinvestment for the last dividend declared in the period may take place over several days, and in some instances may not be based on the market price, so the actual reinvestment price may be different from the price used in the calculation. Total returns are not annualized.

(c)     Net Investment Income (Loss) ratios reflect income earned and expenses incurred on assets attributable to reverse repurchase agreements and/or borrowings, where applicable, (as described in Note 8 – Fund Leverage).
    Each ratio includes the effect of all interest expense paid and other costs related to reverse repurchase agreements and/or to borrowings, where applicable, as follows:

 

Ratios of Interest Expense
to Average Net Assets Applicable
to Common Shares
 

JLS

       

Year Ended 12/31:

 

2022(h)

    0.63 %* 

2021

    0.45  

2020

    0.91  

2019

    1.15  

2018

    1.26  

2017

    0.93  

 

(d)

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, the Adviser voluntarily reimbursed the Fund for certain expenses incurred in connection with its restructuring.

(e)

Portfolio Turnover Rate is calculated based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales (as disclosed in Note 4 – Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives) divided by the average long-term market value during the period.

(f)

Aggregate Amount Outstanding: Aggregate amount outstanding represents the principal amount as of the end of the relevant fiscal year.

(g)

Asset Coverage per $1,000: Asset coverage per $1,000 of debt is calculated by subtracting the Fund’s liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities from the Fund’s total assets, dividing the results by the aggregate amount of the Fund’s senior securities representing indebtedness then outstanding, and multiplying the result by 1,000.

(h)

Unaudited. For the six months ended June 30, 2022.

N/A

Fund did not have a contractual reimbursement with the Adviser.

*

Annualized.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

1. General Information

Fund Information

The funds covered in this report and their corresponding New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) symbols are as follows (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”):

 

   

Nuveen Global High Income Fund (JGH)

 

   

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT)

 

   

Nuveen Mortgage and Income Fund (JLS)

The Funds are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), as amended, as diversified closed-end management investment companies. JGH, NPCT and JLS were organized as Massachusetts business trusts on August 5, 2014, December 4, 2020 and September 10, 2009, respectively.

Current Fiscal Period

The end of the reporting period for the Funds is June 30, 2022. The period covered by these Notes to Financial Statements is for the six months ended June 30, 2022 (the “current fiscal period”).

Investment Adviser and Sub-Adviser

The Funds’ investment adviser is Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”), a subsidiary of Nuveen, LLC (“Nuveen”). Nuveen is the investment management arm of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA). The Adviser has overall responsibility for management of the Funds, oversees the management of the Funds’ portfolio, manages the Funds’ business affairs and provides certain clerical, bookkeeping and other administrative services, and, if necessary, asset allocation decisions. The Adviser has entered into a sub-advisory agreement with Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (“NAM”), a subsidiary of the Adviser and Teachers Advisors, LLC (“TAL”), an affiliate of the Adviser, (each a “Sub-Adviser” and collectively, the “Sub-Advisers”). NAM manages the investment portfolios of JGH and NPCT, while TAL manages the investment portfolio of JLS.

Developments Regarding JGH’s Control Share By-Law

On January 14, 2021, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the “Trustees”) received a shareholder demand letter (the “Demand Letter”) from Saba Capital CEF Opportunities 1, Ltd. and Saba Capital Management, L.P. (collectively, “Saba”) demanding that the Fund (i) rescind the Fund’s by-law provisions pursuant to which, in summary, a shareholder who obtains beneficial ownership of common shares in a Control Share Acquisition (as defined in the by-laws) shall have the same voting rights as other common shareholders only to the extent authorized by the other disinterested shareholders (the “Control Share By-Law”) and (ii) commence judicial action against the Trustees to ensure that the Control Share By-Law is withdrawn. Following review of the Demand Letter, the Trustees determined that it would not be in the best interests of the Fund or the Fund’s shareholders to take the actions requested in the Demand Letter. Also on January 14, 2021, Saba filed a civil complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (the “District Court”) against the Fund, certain other Nuveen funds and the Trustees, seeking a declaration that the Control Share By-Law violates the 1940 Act, rescission of the Control Share By-Law and a permanent injunction against applying the Control Share By-Law. On February 18, 2022, the District Court granted judgment in favor of Saba’s claim for rescission of the Control Share By-Law and Saba’s declaratory judgment claim, and declared that the Control Share By-Law violates Section 18(i) of the 1940 Act. Following review of the judgment of the District Court, on February 22, 2022, the Trustees amended the Fund’s by-laws to provide that the Control Share By-Law shall be of no force and effect for so long as the judgment of the District Court is effective and that if the judgment of the District Court is reversed, overturned, vacated, stayed, or otherwise nullified, the Control Share By-Law will be automatically reinstated and apply to any beneficial owner of common shares acquired in a Control Share Acquisition, regardless of whether such Control Share Acquisition occurs before or after such reinstatement, for the duration of the stay or upon issuance of the mandate reversing, overturning, vacating or otherwise nullifying the judgment of the District Court. On February 25, 2022, the Board and the Funds appealed the District Court’s decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Developments Regarding NPCT’s and JLS’s Control Share By-Law

On October 5, 2020, the Funds and certain other closed-end funds in the Nuveen fund complex amended their by-laws. Among other things, the amended bylaws included provisions pursuant to which, in summary, a shareholder who obtains beneficial ownership of common shares in a Control Share Acquisition (as defined in the by-laws) shall have the same Control Share By-Law. On January 14, 2021, a shareholder of certain Nuveen closed-end funds filed a civil complaint in the District Court against certain Nuveen funds and their trustees, seeking a declaration that such funds’ Control Share By-Laws violate the 1940 Act, rescission of such fund’s Control Share By-Laws and a permanent injunction against such funds applying the Control Share By-Laws. On February 18, 2022, the District Court granted judgment in favor of the plaintiff’s claim for rescission of such funds’ Control Share By-Laws and the plaintiff’s declaratory judgment claim, and declared that such funds’ Control Share By-Laws violate Section 18(i) of the 1940 Act. Following review of

 

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the judgment of the District Court, on February 22, 2022, the Board amended the Funds’ by-laws to provide that the Funds’ Control Share By-Law shall be of no force and effect for so long as the judgment of the District Court is effective and that if the judgment of the District Court is reversed, overturned, vacated, stayed, or otherwise nullified, the Funds’ Control Share By-Law will be automatically reinstated and apply to any beneficial owner of common shares acquired in a Control Share Acquisition, regardless of whether such Control Share Acquisition occurs before or after such reinstatement, for the duration of the stay or upon issuance of the mandate reversing, overturning, vacating or otherwise nullifying the judgment of the District Court. On February 25, 2022, the Board and the Funds appealed the District Court’s decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Other Matters

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) and subsequent global pandemic began significantly impacting the U.S. and global financial markets and economies during the calendar quarter ended March 31, 2020. The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has created significant uncertainty in the global economy. The duration and extent of COVID-19 over the long term cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. The ultimate impact of COVID-19 and the extent to which COVID-19 impacts the Funds’ normal course of business, results of operations, investments, and cash flows will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and difficult to predict. Management continues to monitor and evaluate this situation.

Basis for Consolidation

NPCT is presented on a consolidated basis with the Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund Ltd. (the “Subsidiary”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NPCT organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The Subsidiary commenced operations on April 27, 2021 and is intended to provide the Fund with exposure to Regulation S fixed-income securities. Regulation S securities are securities of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers that are issued through private placement transactions with the SEC pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Subsidiary is advised by the Adviser and has the same investment objective as NPCT, but unlike NPCT, it may invest in Regulation S securities without limitation. As of the end of the reporting period, the net assets of the Subsidiary were $20,906,489 representing 5% of the Fund’s consolidated net assets. All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Select financial information related to the Subsidiary is as follows:

 

        NPCT  

Total long-term investments at value

     $ 20,573,657  

Net assets applicable to Common Shares

       20,906,489  

Net investment income (loss)

       282,350  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency

       (80,866

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments and foreign currency

       (8,290,724

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The accompanying financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which may require the use of estimates made by management and the evaluation of subsequent events. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Each Fund is an investment company and follows the accounting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies. The net asset value (“NAV”) for financial reporting purposes may differ from the NAV for processing security and common share transactions. The NAV for financial reporting purposes includes security and common share transactions through the date of the report. Total return is computed based on the NAV used for processing security and common share transactions. The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds.

Compensation

The Funds pay no compensation directly to those of their trustees or to it’s officers, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the Funds from the Adviser or its affiliates. The Board has adopted a deferred compensation plan for independent trustees that enables trustees to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from certain Nuveen-advised funds. Under the plan, deferred amounts are treated as though equal dollar amounts had been invested in shares of select Nuveen-advised funds.

Distributions to Common Shareholders

Distributions to common shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount, character and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

Each Fund has implemented a level distribution program to provide shareholders with stable, but not guaranteed, cash flow, independent of the amount or timing of income earned or capital gains realized by the Fund. Under this program, the Fund’s regular monthly distribution, in order to maintain its level distribution amount, may include net investment income, return of capital and potentially capital gains for tax purposes. The amounts and sources of distributions are reported for financial reporting purposes and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and character of the distributions for tax reporting purposes will be reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV which will be sent to shareholders shortly after calendar year-end.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

(Unaudited)

 

NPCT makes monthly cash distributions to common shareholders of a stated dollar amount per share. Subject to approval and oversight by the Board, the Fund seeks to maintain a stable distribution level designed to deliver the long-term return potential of the Fund’s investment strategy through regular monthly distributions (a “Managed Distribution Program”). Total distributions during a calendar year generally will be made from the Fund’s net investment income, net realized capital gains and net unrealized capital gains in the Fund’s portfolio, if any. The portion of distributions paid attributed to net unrealized gains, if any, is distributed from the Fund’s assets and is treated by common shareholders as a nontaxable distribution (“return of capital”) for tax purposes. In the event that total distributions during a calendar year exceed the Fund’s total return on NAV, the difference will reduce NAV per share. If the Fund’s total return on NAV exceeds total distributions during a calendar year, the excess will be reflected as an increase in NAV per share. The amounts and sources of distributions reported for financial reporting purposes and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and character of the distributions for tax reporting purposes will be reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV which will be sent to shareholders shortly after calendar year-end.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation

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

The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Assets, including investments, and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the end of each day. Purchases and sales of securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rate on the respective dates of the transactions.

Net realized foreign currency gains and losses resulting from changes in exchange rates associated with (i) foreign currency, (ii) investments and (iii) derivatives include foreign currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date of the transactions, foreign currency transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest and dividends recorded on the books of the Funds and the amounts actually received are recognized as a component of “Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency” on the Statement of Operations, when applicable.

The unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in foreign exchange rates associated with (i) investments and (ii) other assets and liabilities are recognized as a component of “Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency” on the Statement of Operations, when applicable. The unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates associated with investments in derivatives are recognized as a component of the respective derivative’s related “Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)” on the Statement of Operations, when applicable.

As of the end of the reporting period, the following Funds’ investments in non-U.S. securities were as follows:

 

JGH      Value      % of Total
Investments
 

Country:

       

Canada

     $ 21,035,206        4.9

Mexico

       12,095,068        2.8  

Brazil

       9,836,127        2.3  

Turkey

       9,001,961        2.1  

South Africa

       8,419,379        2.0  

France

       8,342,032        1.9  

Australia

       8,088,358        1.9  

Spain

       7,555,818        1.8  

United Kingdom

       7,163,906        1.7  

Netherlands

       6,598,041        1.5  

Luxembourg

       6,369,804        1.5  

Colombia

       6,251,569        1.5  

Israel

       5,378,406        1.3  

Other

       75,089,005        17.4  

Total non-U.S. securities

     $ 191,224,680        44.6

 

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NPCT      Value      % of Total
Investments
 

Country:

       

Chile

     $ 28,822,749        4.7

Italy

       23,608,616        3.8  

United Kingdom

       19,178,584        3.1  

India

       18,897,591        3.1  

Canada

       18,366,931        3.0  

Australia

       16,845,126        2.7  

Switzerland

       14,193,750        2.3  

Mexico

       12,741,923        2.1  

Indonesia

       11,974,994        1.9  

South Korea

       8,707,302        1.4  

Other

       68,230,339        10.9  

Total non-U.S. securities

     $ 241,567,905        39.0

Indemnifications

Under the Funds’ organizational documents, their officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications to other parties. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.

Investments and Investment Income

Securities transactions are accounted for as of the trade date for financial reporting purposes. Trade date for senior and subordinated loans purchased in the “primary market” is considered the date on which the loan allocations are determined. Trade date for senior and subordinated loans purchased in the “secondary market” is the date on which the transaction is entered into. Realized gains and losses on securities transactions are based upon the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, or for foreign securities, when information is available. Non-cash dividends received in the form of stock, if any, are recognized on the ex-dividend date and recorded at fair value. Interest income, which is recorded on an accrual basis and includes accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums for financial reporting purposes. Interest income also reflects payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest, fee income, if any and paydown gains and losses, if any. PIK interest represents income received in the form of securities in lieu of cash. Fee income consists primarily of amendment fees. Amendment fees are earned as compensation for evaluating and accepting changes to an original senior loan agreement and are recognized when received. Rehypothecation income is comprised of fees earned in connection with the rehypothecation of pledged collateral as further described in Note 8 – Borrowing Arrangements.

Netting Agreements

In the ordinary course of business, the Funds may enter into transactions subject to enforceable master repurchase agreements, International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) master agreements or other similar arrangements (“netting agreements”). Generally, the right to offset in netting agreements allows each Fund to offset certain securities and derivatives with a specific counterparty, when applicable, as well as any collateral received or delivered to that counterparty based on the terms of the agreements. Generally, each Fund manages its cash collateral and securities collateral on a counterparty basis.

The Funds’ investments subject to netting agreements as of the end of the reporting period, if any, are further described in Note 4 – Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives.

New Accounting Pronouncements and Rule Issuances

Reference Rate Reform

In March 2020, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform: Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. The main objective of the new guidance is to provide relief to companies that will be impacted by the expected change in benchmark interest rates, when participating banks will no longer be required to submit London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) quotes by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The new guidance allows companies to, provided the only changes to existing contracts are a change to an approved benchmark interest rate, account for modifications as a continuance of the existing contract without additional analysis. For new and existing contracts, the Funds may elect to apply the amendments as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Management has not yet elected to apply the amendments, is continuously evaluating the potential effect a discontinuation of LIBOR could have on the Funds’ investments and has currently determined that it is unlikely the ASU’s adoption will have a significant impact on the Funds’ financial statements and various filings.

 

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Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Adopts New Rules to Modernize Fund Valuation Framework

In December 2020, the SEC voted to adopt a new rule governing fund valuation practices. New Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act establishes requirements for determining fair value in good faith for purposes of the 1940 Act. Rule 2a-5 will permit fund boards to designate certain parties to perform fair value determinations, subject to board oversight and certain other conditions. Rule 2a-5 also defines when market quotations are “readily available” for purposes of Section 2(a)(41) of the 1940 Act, which requires a fund to fair value a security when market quotations are not readily available. The SEC also adopted new Rule 31a-4 under the 1940 Act, which sets forth the recordkeeping requirements associated with fair value determinations. Finally, the SEC is rescinding previously issued guidance on related issues, including the role of a board in determining fair value and the accounting and auditing of fund investments. Rule 2a-5 and Rule 31a-4 became effective on March 8, 2021, with a compliance date of September 8, 2022. A fund may voluntarily comply with the rules after the effective date, and in advance of the compliance date, under certain conditions. Management is currently assessing the impact of these provisions on the Funds’ financial statements.

3. Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements

The Funds’ investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value utilizing valuation methods approved by the Board. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon selling an investment or transferring a liability in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. U.S. GAAP establishes the three-tier hierarchy which is used to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect management’s assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are based on the best information available in the circumstances. The following is a summary of the three-tiered hierarchy of valuation input levels.

 

Level 1 –   Inputs are unadjusted and prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 –   Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, credit spreads, etc.).
Level 3 –   Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including management’s assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

A description of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ major classifications of assets and liabilities measured at fair value follows:

Equity securities and exchange-traded funds listed or traded on a national market or exchange are valued based on their sale price at the official close of business of such market or exchange on the valuation date. Foreign equity securities and registered investment companies that trade on a foreign exchange are valued at the last sale price or official closing price reported on the exchange where traded and converted to U.S. dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange on the date of valuation. To the extent these securities are actively traded and that valuation adjustments are not applied, they are generally classified as Level 1. If there is no official close of business, then the latest available sale price is utilized. If no sales are reported, then the mean of the latest available bid and ask prices is utilized and these securities are generally classified as Level 2.

Prices of fixed-income securities are generally provided by an independent pricing service (“pricing service”) approved by the Board. The pricing service establishes a security’s fair value using methods that may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. In pricing certain securities, particularly less liquid and lower quality securities, the pricing service may consider information about a security, its issuer or market activity provided by the Adviser. These securities are generally classified as Level 2.

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

Forward foreign currency contracts are valued using the prevailing forward exchange rate which is derived from quotes provided by the pricing service using the procedures approved by the Board and are generally classified as Level 2.

Swap contracts are marked-to-market daily based upon a price supplied by a pricing service. Swaps are generally classified as Level 2.

For events affecting the value of foreign securities between the time when the exchange on which they are traded closes and the time when the Funds’ net assets are calculated, such securities will be valued at fair value in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board. These foreign securities are generally classified as Level 2.

Any portfolio security or derivative for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the above valuation procedures are deemed not to reflect fair value are valued at fair value, as determined in good faith using procedures approved by the Board. As a general principle, the fair value of a security would appear to be the amount that the owner might reasonably expect to receive for it in a current sale. A variety of factors may be considered in determining the fair value of such securities, which may include consideration of the following: yields or prices of investments of comparable quality,

 

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type of issue, coupon, maturity and rating, market quotes or indications of value from security dealers, evaluations of anticipated cash flows or collateral, general market conditions and other information and analysis, including the obligor’s credit characteristics considered relevant. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would be classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; otherwise they would be classified as Level 3.

The following table summarizes the market value of the Funds’ investments as of the end of the reporting period, based on the inputs used to value them:

 

JGH    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Long-Term Investments*:            

Corporate Bonds

   $      $ 277,140,062      $     —      $ 277,140,062  

Sovereign Debt

            49,068,203               49,068,203  

Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests

            41,697,490               41,697,490  

$1,000 Par (or similar) Institutional Preferred

            25,444,681               25,444,681  

Contingent Capital Securities

            19,047,760               19,047,760  

$25 Par (or similar) Retail Preferred

     5,600,297                      5,600,297  

Asset-Backed Securities

            730,725               730,725  

Common Stocks

     506,200                      506,200  

Short-Term Investments:

           

Repurchase Agreements

            9,549,397               9,549,397  

Investments in Derivatives:

           

Interest Rate Swaps**

            1,760,361               1,760,361  

Total

   $ 6,106,497      $ 424,438,679      $      $ 430,545,176  
NPCT                                

Long-Term Investments*:

           

Corporate Bonds

   $      $ 335,269,086      $     —      $ 335,269,086  

$1,000 Par (or similar) Institutional Preferred

            97,109,497               97,109,497  

Asset-Backed Securities

            52,525,245               52,525,245  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

            42,959,941               42,959,941  

$25 Par (or similar) Retail Preferred

     35,966,244                  35,966,244  

Sovereign Debt

            24,387,705               24,387,705  

Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests

            15,619,353               15,619,353  

Municipal Bonds

            14,861,444               14,861,444  

Investments in Derivatives:

           

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts**

            202,340               202,340  

Cross Currency Swaps**

            4,934,713               4,934,713  

Total

   $ 35,966,244      $ 587,869,324      $      $ 623,835,568  
JLS                                

Long-Term Investments*:

           

Mortgage-Backed Securities

   $      $ 106,614,402      $     —      $ 106,614,402  

Asset-Backed Securities

            42,969,189        ***       42,969,189  

Total

   $      $ 149,583,591      $      $ 149,583,591  
*

Refer to the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments for industry and country classifications, where applicable.

**

Represents net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.

***

Refer to the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments for securities classified as Level 3. Value equals zero as of the end of the reporting period.

4. Portfolio Securities and Investments in Derivatives

Portfolio Securities

Unfunded Commitments for JGH and NPCT

Pursuant to the terms of certain of the variable rate senior loan agreements, JGH and NPCT may have unfunded senior loan commitments. Each Fund will maintain with its custodian, cash, liquid securities and/or liquid senior loans having an aggregate value at least equal to the amount of unfunded senior loan commitments. As of the end of the reporting period, JGH’s and NPCT’s outstanding unfunded senior loan commitments were as follow:

 

     JGH     NPCT  

Outstanding unfunded senior loan commitments

  $ 318,841     $     —  

Participation Commitments for JGH and NPCT

With respect to the senior loans held in JGH’s and NPCT’s portfolio, the Funds may: 1) invest in assignments; 2) act as a participant in primary lending syndicates; or 3) invest in participations. If a Fund purchases a participation of a senior loan interest, the Fund would typically enter into a contractual

 

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agreement with the lender or other third party selling the participation, rather than directly with the borrower. As such, the Fund not only assumes the credit risk of the borrower, but also that of the selling participant or other persons interpositioned between the Fund and the borrower. As of the end of the reporting period, JGH and NPCT had no such outstanding participation commitments.

Repurchase Agreements

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

The following table presents the repurchase agreements for the Funds that are subject to netting agreements as of the end of the reporting period, and the collateral delivered related to those repurchase agreements.

 

Fund    Counterparty      Short-Term
Investments, at Value
       Collateral
Pledged (From)
Counterparty
 

JGH

   Fixed Income Clearing Corporation      $ 9,549,397        $ (9,740,454

Zero Coupon Securities

A zero coupon security does not pay a regular interest coupon to its holders during the life of the security. Income to the holder of the security comes from accretion of the difference between the original purchase price of the security at issuance and the par value of the security at maturity and is effectively paid at maturity. The market prices of zero coupon securities generally are more volatile than the market prices of securities that pay interest periodically.

Investment Transactions

Long-term purchases and sales (including maturities but excluding derivative transactions) during the current fiscal period were as follows:

 

       

JGH

    

NPCT

    

JLS

 

Purchases

     $ 78,595,669      $ 49,493,604      $ 43,683,927  

Sales and maturities

       90,454,470        120,434,657        42,321,414  

The Funds may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis may have extended settlement periods; interest income is not accrued until settlement date. Any securities so purchased are subject to market fluctuation during this period. The Funds have earmarked securities in their portfolio with a current value at least equal to the amount of the when-issued/delayed-delivery purchase commitments. If a Fund has outstanding when-issued/delayed-delivery purchases commitments as of the end of the reporting period, such amounts are recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Investments in Derivatives

Each Fund is authorized to invest in certain derivative instruments, such as futures, options and swap contracts. Each Fund limits its investments in futures, options on futures and swap contracts to the extent necessary for the Adviser to claim the exclusion from registration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as a commodity pool operator with respect to the Fund. The Funds record derivative instruments at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized on the Statement of Operations, when applicable. Even though the Funds’ investments in derivatives may represent economic hedges, they are not considered to be hedge transactions for financial reporting purposes.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

NPCT is authorized to enter into forward foreign currency contracts (“forward contracts”) under two circumstances: (i) when the Fund enters into a contract for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency to “lock in” the U.S. exchange rate of the transaction, with such period being a short-dated contract covering the period between transaction date and settlement date or (ii) when the Sub-Adviser believes that the currency of a particular foreign country may experience a substantial movement against the U.S. dollar or against another foreign currency.

A forward contract is an agreement between two parties to purchase or sell a specified quantity of a currency at or before a specified date in the future at a specified price. Forward contracts are typically traded in the OTC markets and all details of the contract are negotiated between the counterparties to the agreement. Accordingly, the forward contracts are valued by reference to the contracts traded in the OTC markets. The contractual obligations of a buyer or seller may generally be satisfied by taking or making physical delivery of the underlying currency, establishing an opposite position in the contract and recognizing the profit or loss on both positions simultaneously on the delivery date or, in some instances, paying a cash settlement before the designated date of delivery.

Forward contracts are valued daily at the forward rate. The net amount recorded on these transactions is recognized as a component of “Unrealized appreciation and/or depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The change in value of the forward

 

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contracts during the reporting period is recognized as a component of “Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of forward foreign currency contracts” on the Statement of Operations. When the contract is closed or offset with the same counterparty, the Fund recognizes the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was entered and the value at the time it was closed or offset as a component of “Net realized gain (loss) from forward foreign currency contracts” on the Statement of Operations.

Forward contracts will generally not be entered into for terms greater than three months, but may have maturities of up to six months or more. The use of forward contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the underlying prices of the Fund’s investment securities; however, it does establish a rate of exchange that can be achieved in the future. The use of forward contracts involves the risk that anticipated currency movements will not be accurately predicted. A forward contract would limit the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of a particular currency; however, it also would limit any potential gain that might result should the value of the currency increase instead of decrease. These contracts may involve market risk in excess of the unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Forward contracts are subject to counterparty risk if the counterparty fails to perform as specified in the contract due to financial impairment or other reason.

During the current fiscal period, NPCT used forward foreign currency contracts to hedge exposure to Euro denominated positions.

The average notional amount of forward foreign currency contracts outstanding during the current fiscal period was as follows:

 

        NPCT  

Average notional amount of forward foreign currency contracts outstanding*

     $ 10,128,517  
*

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

The following table presents the fair value of forward foreign currency contracts held by the Fund as of the end of the reporting period, the location of these instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the primary underlying risk exposure.

 

        

Location on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 
Underlying
Risk Exposure
   Derivative
Instrument
 

Assets Derivatives

         

(Liablity)Derivatives

 
  Location    Value            Location    Value  
NPCT               

Foreign currency

exchange rate

  

Forward

contracts

 

Unrealized appreciation on forward

foreign currency contracts

   $ 202,340                $   —  

The following table presents the forward foreign currency contracts subject to netting agreements and the collateral delivered related to those forward foreign currency contracts as of the end of the reporting period.

 

Counterparty      Gross Unrealized
Appreciation on
Forward Foreign
Currency Contracts*
     Gross Unrealized
Depreciation) on
Forward Foreign
Currency Contracts*
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
Depreciation) on
Forward Foreign
Currency Contracts
     Collateral
Pledged
to (from)
Counterparty
     Net
Exposure
 

Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC

     $ 202,340      $   —      $ 202,340      $   —      $ 202,340  
*

Represents gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for the counterparty as reported in the Funds’ Portfolio of Investments.

The following table presents the amount of net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) recognized on forward foreign currency contracts on the Statement of Operations during the current fiscal period, and the primary underlying risk exposure.

 

Underlying Risk Exposure     

Derivative

Instrument

    

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)
from Forward
Foreign Currency
Contracts

       Change in Net
Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation) of
Forward Foreign Currency
Contracts
 

Foreign currency exchange rate

    

Forward contracts

     $ 73,018        $ 31,065  

Interest Rate Swap Contracts

Interest rate swap contracts involve a Fund’s agreement with the counterparty to pay or receive a fixed rate payment in exchange for the counterparty receiving or paying a variable rate payment. Forward interest rate swap contracts involve a Fund’s agreement with a counterparty to pay, in the future, a fixed or variable rate payment in exchange for the counterparty paying the Fund a variable or fixed rate payment, the accruals for which would begin at a specified date in the future (the “effective date”).

 

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The amount of the payment obligation for an interest rate swap is based on the notional amount and the termination date of the contract. Interest rate swap contracts do not involve the delivery of securities or other underlying assets or principal. Accordingly, the risk of loss with respect to the swap counterparty on such transactions is limited to the net amount of interest payments that the Fund is to receive.

Interest rate swap contracts are valued daily. Upon entering into an interest rate swap contract (and beginning on the effective date for a forward interest rate swap contract), the Fund accrues the fixed rate payment expected to be paid or received and the variable rate payment expected to be received or paid on the interest rate swap contracts on a daily basis, and recognizes the daily change in the fair value of the Fund’s contractual rights and obligations under the contracts. For an over-the-counter (“OTC”) swap that is not cleared through a clearing house (“OTC Uncleared”), the amount recorded on these transactions is recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a component of “Unrealized appreciation or depreciation on interest rate swaps.”

Upon the execution of an OTC swap cleared through a clearing house (“OTC Cleared”), the Fund is obligated to deposit cash or eligible securities, also known as “initial margin,” into an account at its clearing broker equal to a specified percentage of the contract amount. Cash deposited by the Fund to cover initial margin requirements on open swap contracts, if any, is recognized as a component of “Cash collateral at brokers for investments in swaps” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Investments in OTC Cleared swaps obligate the Fund and the clearing broker to settle monies on a daily basis representing changes in the prior day’s “mark-to-market” of the swap contract. If the Fund has unrealized appreciation, the clearing broker will credit the Fund’s account with an amount equal to the appreciation. Conversely, if the Fund has unrealized depreciation, the clearing broker will debit the Fund’s account with an amount equal to the depreciation. These daily cash settlements are also known as “variation margin.” Variation margin for OTC Cleared swaps is recognized as a receivable and/or payable for “Variation margin on swap contracts” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Upon the execution of an OTC Uncleared swap, neither the Fund nor the counterparty is required to deposit initial margin as the trades are recorded bilaterally between both parties to the swap contract, and the terms of the variation margin are subject to a predetermined threshold negotiated by the Fund and the counterparty. Variation margin for OTC Uncleared swaps is recognized as a component of “Unrealized appreciation or depreciation on interest rate swaps” as described in the preceding paragraph.

The net amount of periodic payments settled in cash are recognized as a component of “Net realized gain (loss) from swaps” on the Statement of Operations, in addition to the net realized gain or loss recorded upon the termination of the swap contract. For tax purposes, payments expected to be received or paid on the swap contracts are treated as ordinary income or expense, respectively. Changes in the value of the swap contracts during the fiscal period are recognized as a component of “Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of swaps” on the Statement of Operations. In certain instances, payments are made or received upon entering into the swap contract to compensate for differences between the stated terms of the swap agreements and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and other relevant factors). Payments received or made at the beginning of the measurement period, if any, are recognized as “Interest rate swaps premiums received and/or paid” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

During the current fiscal period, JGH continued to use interest rate swap contracts to partially hedge its future interest cost of leverage, which is through the use of bank borrowings.

Cross Currency Swap Contracts

NPCT uses cross currency swap contracts to gain or mitigate exposure to foreign exchange markets. A cross currency swap is an agreement between two parties to exchange two different currencies with the understanding that the exchange will be reversed at a later date at specified exchange rates.

Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential of default by counterparty and, depending on their terms, may be subject to foreign exchange risk.

Cross currency swap contracts are valued daily. Upon entering into a cross currency swap contract the exchange of currencies takes place at the current spot rate. For an OTC Uncleared swap not cleared through a clearing house, the amount recorded on these transactions is recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a component of “Unrealized appreciation or deprecation on cross currency swaps.”

Upon the execution of an OTC Cleared swap, the Fund is obligated to deposit cash or eligible securities, also known as “initial margin,” into an account at its clearing broker equal to a specified percentage of the contract amount. Cash held by the broker to cover initial margin requirements on open swap contracts, if any, is recognized as “Cash collateral at brokers for investments in swaps” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Investments in OTC Cleared swaps obligate a Fund and the clearing broker to settle monies on a daily basis representing changes in the prior day’s “mark-to-market” of the swap. If a Fund has unrealized appreciation, the clearing broker would credit the Fund’s account with an amount equal to the appreciation and conversely if a Fund has unrealized depreciation, the clearing broker will debit a Fund’s account with an amount equal to the depreciation. These daily cash settlements are also known as “variation margin.” Variation margin for OTC Cleared swaps is recognized as a receivable and/or payable for “Variation margin on swap contracts” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Upon the execution of an OTC Uncleared swap, neither the Fund nor the counterparty is required to deposit initial margin as the trades are recorded bilaterally between both parties to the swap contract, and the terms of the

 

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variation margin are subject to a predetermined threshold negotiated by the Fund and the counterparty. Variation margin for OTC Uncleared swaps is recognized as a component of “Unrealized appreciation or depreciation on cross currency swaps” as described in the preceding paragraph.

Interest payments, if applicable, are made between the parties based on interest rates available in the two currencies at the inception of the contract and recognized as a component of “Realized gain (loss) from swaps” on the Statement of Operations, in addition to the net realized gain or loss recorded upon the termination of the swap contract. At maturity, the re-exchange may take place at the same exchange rate, a specified rate, or the then current spot rate. Changes in value of the swap contracts during the fiscal period are recognized as a component of “Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of swaps” on the Statement of the Operations. In certain instances, payments are made or received upon entering into the swap contract to compensate for differences between the stated terms of the swap agreements and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and other relevant factors). Payments received or made at the beginning of the measurement period, if any, are recognized as “Cross currency swaps premiums received and/or paid” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

During the current fiscal period, NPCT utilized cross currency swaps to hedge its Euro exposure to U.S. dollars.

The average notional amount of each Fund’s respective swap contracts outstanding during the current fiscal period was as follows:

 

     JGH     NPCT  

Average notional amount of swap contracts outstanding*

  $ 87,400,000     $ 36,453,095  
*

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

The following table presents the fair value of all swap contracts held by JGH and NPCT as of the end of the reporting period, the location of these instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the primary underlying risk exposure.

 

        

Location on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

Underlying

Risk Exposure

  

Derivative

Instrument

 

Asset Derivatives

         

(Liability) Derivatives

 
  Location    Value            Location    Value  
JGH               
Interest rate    Swaps (OTC Uncleared)   Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps**    $ 1,760,361            

   $  
NPCT               
Foreign currency exchange rate    Swaps (OTC Uncleared)   Unrealized appreciation on cross currency swaps**    $ 4,934,713                $  
**

Some swaps contracts require a counterparty to pay or receive a premium, which is disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, when applicable, and is not reflected in the cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) presented above.

The following table presents the swap contracts subject to netting agreements and the collateral delivered related to those swap contracts as of the end of the reporting period.

 

                               Gross Amount Net Offset on the
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
        
Fund    Counterparty    Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
on Swaps***
     Gross
Unrealized
(Depreciation)
on Swaps***
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
on Swaps***
     Swaps
Premiums
Paid
(Received)
     Collateral
Pledged
to (from)
Counterparty
     Net
Exposure
 
JGH   

Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC

   $ 1,760,361      $      $ 1,760,361      $      $ (2,321,907    $ (561,546
NPCT   

Citibank N.A.

   $ 2,673,116      $      $ 2,673,116      $ 46,924      $      $ 2,720,040  
  

J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.

     726,945      $        726,945        (3,983             722,962  
    

Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC

     1,534,652      $        1,534,652        4,247               1,538,899  
          $ 4,934,713      $      $ 4,934,713      $ 47,188      $      $ 4,981,901  
***

Represents gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for the counterparty as reported in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

(Unaudited)

 

The following table presents the amount of net realized gain (loss) and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) recognized on swap contracts on the Statement of Operations during the current fiscal period, and the primary underlying risk exposure.

 

Fund   Underlying
Risk Exposure
     Derivative
Instrument
     Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
from Swaps
       Change in Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
of Swaps
 
JGH   Interest rate      Swaps      $ (738,195      $ 5,996,948  
NPCT   Foreign currency exchange rate      Swaps        410,479          3,168,966  

Market and Counterparty Credit Risk

In the normal course of business each Fund may invest in financial instruments and enter into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk) or failure of the other party to the transaction to perform (counterparty credit risk). The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets recorded on the financial statements. Financial assets, which potentially expose each Fund to counterparty credit risk, consist principally of cash due from counterparties on forward, option and swap transactions, when applicable. The extent of each Fund’s exposure to counterparty credit risk in respect to these financial assets approximates its carrying value as recorded on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Each Fund helps manage counterparty credit risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties the Adviser believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by having the Adviser monitor the financial stability of the counterparties. Additionally, counterparties may be required to pledge collateral daily (based on the daily valuation of the financial asset) on behalf of each Fund with a value approximately equal to the amount of any unrealized gain above a pre-determined threshold. Reciprocally, when each Fund has an unrealized loss, the Funds have instructed the custodian to pledge assets of the Funds as collateral with a value approximately equal to the amount of the unrealized loss above a pre-determined threshold. Collateral pledges are monitored and subsequently adjusted if and when the valuations fluctuate, either up or down, by at least the pre-determined threshold amount.

5. Fund Shares

Common Share Transactions

The Fund did not have any transactions in common shares during the current and prior fiscal periods.

6. Income Tax Information

Each Fund is a separate taxpayer for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net capital gains to shareholders and otherwise comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

Each Fund files income tax returns in U.S. federal and applicable state and local jurisdictions. A Fund’s federal income tax returns are generally subject to examination for a period of three fiscal years after being filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional period of time depending on the jurisdiction. Management has analyzed each Fund’s tax positions taken for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements.

As of the end of the reporting period, the aggregate cost and the net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of all investments for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

 

Fund   Tax Cost        Gross Unrealized
Appreciation
       Gross Unrealized
(Depreciation)
       Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

JGH

  $ 513,302,688        $ 2,074,181        $ (84,831,693      $ (82,757,512

NPCT

    783,924,616          5,528,428          (165,570,288        (160,041,860

JLS

    165,476,051          282,933          (16,175,393        (15,892,460

For purposes of this disclosure, tax cost generally includes the cost of portfolio investments as well as up-front fees or premiums exchanged on derivatives and any amounts unrealized for income statement reporting but realized income and/or capital gains for tax reporting, if applicable.

 

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As of prior fiscal period end, the components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Fund      Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gains
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
     Capital Loss
Carryforwards
     Late-Year Loss
Deferrals
     Other
Book-to-Tax
Differences
     Total  

JGH

     $      $      $ (2,314,518    $ (88,723,247    $      $ 19,617      $ (91,018,148

NPCT

                     (240,653                    (66,472      (307,125

JLS

                     (90,101      (1,168,110                    (1,258,211

As of prior fiscal period end, the Funds had capital loss carryforwards, which will not expire:

 

Fund   Short-Term        Long-Term        Total  

JGH

  $ 25,221,422        $ 63,501,825        $ 88,723,247  

NPCT

                       

JLS

    1,168,110                   1,168,110  

7. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Each Fund’s management fee compensates the Adviser for overall investment advisory and administrative services and general office facilities. The Sub-Advisers are compensated for its services to the Funds from the management fees paid to the Adviser.

Each Fund’s management fee consists of two components – a fund-level fee, based only on the amount of assets within each individual Fund, and a complex-level fee, based on the aggregate amount of all eligible fund assets managed by the Adviser. This pricing structure enables Fund shareholders to benefit from growth in the assets within their respective Fund as well as from growth in the amount of complex-wide assets managed by the Adviser.

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

 

       JGH        NPCT  
Average Daily Managed Assets      Fund-Level Fee Rate        Fund-Level Fee Rate  

For the first $500 million

       0.7000        0.8000

For the next $500 million

       0.6750          0.7750

For the next $500 million

       0.6500          0.7500

For the next $500 million

       0.6250          0.7250

For managed assets over $2 billion

       0.6000          0.7000

 

       JLS  
Average Daily Managed Assets1      Fund-Level Fee Rate  

For the first $125 million

       0.8000

For the next $125 million

       0.7875  

For the next $150 million

       0.7750  

For the next $600 million

       0.7625  

For managed assets over $1 billion

       0.7500  

The annual complex-level fee, payable monthly, for each Fund is calculated by multiplying the current complex-wide fee rate, determined according to the following schedule by the Fund’s daily managed assets:

 

Complex-Level Eligible Asset Breakpoint Level2      Effective Complex-Level Fee Rate at Breakpoint Level  

$55 billion

       0.2000

$56 billion

       0.1996  

$57 billion

       0.1989  

$60 billion

       0.1961  

$63 billion

       0.1931  

$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  
1 

“Managed assets” means the total assets of the Fund, minus the sum of its accrued liabilities (other than the Fund liabilities incurred for the express purpose of creating effective leverage). Total assets for this purpose shall include assets attributable to the Fund’s use of effective leverage (whether or not those assets are reflected in the Fund’s financial statements for the purposes of U.S. GAAP).

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

(Unaudited)

 

2 

For the complex-level fees, managed assets include closed-end fund assets managed by the Adviser that are attributable to certain types of leverage. For these purposes, leverage includes the fund’s use of preferred stock and borrowings and certain investments in the residual interest certificates (also called inverse floating rate securities) in tender option bond (TOB) trusts, including the portion of assets held by a TOB trust that has been effectively financed by the trust’s issuance of floating rate securities, subject to an agreement by the Adviser as to certain funds to limit the amount of such assets for determining managed assets in certain circumstances. The complex-level fee is calculated based upon the aggregate daily managed assets of all Nuveen open-end and closed-end funds that constitute “eligible assets.” Eligible assets do not include assets attributable to investments in other Nuveen funds or assets in excess of a determined amount (originally $2 billion) added to the Nuveen fund complex in connection with the Adviser’s assumption of the management of the former First American Funds effective January 1, 2011, but do not include certain assets of certain Nuveen funds that were reorganized into funds advised by an affiliate of the Adviser during the 2019 calendar year. As of June 30, 2022, the complex-level fee for each Fund was 0.1571%.

8. Fund Leverage

Borrowings

JGH, NPCT and JLS have entered into a borrowing arrangement (“Borrowings”) as a means of leverage.

Borrowings Information for JGH

The Fund has entered into a 364-day revolving line of credit. As of the end of the reporting period, the Fund’s maximum commitment amount under its Borrowings is as follows:

 

        JGH  

Maximum commitment amount

     $ 165,000,000  

As of the end of the reporting period, the Fund’s outstanding balance on its Borrowings was as follows:

 

        JGH  

Outstanding balance on Borrowings

     $ 138,000,000  

Interest is charged on the Borrowings drawn amount at a rate per annum equal to one-month LIBOR (London Inter-Bank Offered Rate) plus 0.70% for LIBOR loans or Federal Funds rate plus 0.80% for Base Rate Loans. The Fund also accrued a 0.15% per annum commitment fee based on the undrawn balance based on the maximum commitment amount of the Borrowings to the extent the unused portion of the Borrowings is less than 50% of the maximum commitment amount otherwise the per annum commitment fee is 0.25%.

During the Fund’s utilization period(s) during the current fiscal period, the average daily balance outstanding (which was for the entire current reporting period) and average annual interest rate on the Fund’s Borrowings were as follows:

 

        JGH  

Average daily balance outstanding

     $ 149,646,409  

Average annual interest rate

       1.16

Borrowings Information for NPCT

The Fund has entered into a committed financing agreement. As of the end of the reporting period, the Fund’s maximum commitment amount under its Borrowings is as follows:

 

        NPCT  

Maximum commitment amount

     $ 160,000,000  

As of the end of the reporting period, the Fund’s outstanding balance on its Borrowings was as follows:

 

        NPCT  

Outstanding balance on Borrowings

     $ 130,600,000  

Interest is charged on these Borrowings at Fed Funds plus 0.65% per annum on the amount borrowed and accrues 0.25% per annum on the undrawn balance if the undrawn portion of the Borrowings on a particular day is more than 10% of the maximum commitment amount. and a one-time upfront fee of 0.05% (0.025% paid at closing of the Borrowings and 0.025% due at the one year anniversary) per annum of the maximum commitment amount.

During the current fiscal period, the average daily balance outstanding and average annual interest rate on the Fund’s Borrowings were as follows:

 

        NPCT  

Average daily balance outstanding

     $ 157,332,597  

Average annual interest rate

       1.08

 

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Borrowings Information for JLS

The Fund has entered into a committed financing agreement. As of the end of the reporting period, the Fund’s maximum commitment amount under its Borrowings is as follows:

 

        JLS  

Maximum commitment amount

     $ 22,500,000  

As of the end of the reporting period, the Fund’s outstanding balance on its Borrowings was as follows:

 

        JLS  

Outstanding balance on Borrowings

     $ 8,245,000  

Interest is charged on these Borrowings at 3-Month LIBOR (London Inter-Bank Offered Rate) plus 1.50% per annum on the amount borrowed and 0.50% per annum on the undrawn balance (which was waived for the reporting period).

During the Fund’s utilization period(s) during the current fiscal period, the average daily balance outstanding (which was for the entire current reporting period) and average annual interest rate on the Fund’s Borrowings were as follows:

 

        JLS  

Average daily balance outstanding

     $ 8,652,735  

Average annual interest rate

       2.51

Other Borrowings Information for the Funds

In order to maintain their Borrowings, the Funds must meet certain collateral, asset coverage and other requirements. Each Fund’s Borrowings outstanding is fully secured by eligible securities held in its portfolio of investments.

Each Fund’s Borrowings outstanding is recognized as “Borrowings” on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Interest expense incurred on the borrowed amount, undrawn balance and initial fees are recognized as a component of “Interest expense” on the Statement of Operations.

Rehypothecation

JLS has entered into a Rehypothecation Side Letter (“Side Letter”) with its prime brokerage lender, allowing it to re-register the Pledged Collateral in its own name or in a name other than the Fund’s to pledge, repledge, hypothecate, rehyphothecate, sell, lend or otherwise transfer or use the Pledged Collateral (the “Hypothecated Securities”) with all rights of ownership as described in the Side Letter. Subject to certain conditions, the total value of the outstanding Hypothecated Securities shall not exceed the lesser of (i) 98% of the outstanding balance on the Borrowings to which the Pledged Collateral relates and (ii) 331/3% of the Fund’s total assets. The Fund may designate any Pledged Collateral as ineligible for rehypothecation. The Fund may also recall Hypothecated Securities on demand.

The Fund also has the right to apply and set-off an amount equal to one-hundred percent (100%) of the then-current fair market value of such Pledged Collateral against the current Borrowings under the Side Letter in the event that prime brokerage lender fails to timely return the Pledged Collateral and in certain other circumstances. In such circumstances, however, the Fund may not be able to obtain replacement financing required to purchase replacement securities and, consequently, the Fund’s income generating potential may decrease. Even if the Fund is able to obtain replacement financing, it might not be able to purchase replacement securities at favorable prices.

The Fund will receive a fee in connection with the Hypothecated Securities (“Rehypothecation Fees”) in addition to any principal, interest, dividends and other distributions paid on the Hypothecated Securities.

As of the end of the reporting period, the Fund did not hold any Hypothecated Securities. During the current fiscal period, the Fund earned Rehypothecation Fees of $140, which is recognized as “Rehypothecation income” on the Statement of Operations.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements

During the current fiscal period, NPCT and JLS used reverse repurchase agreements as a means of leverage.

The Fund may enter into a reverse repurchase agreement with brokers, dealers, banks or other financial institutions that have been determined by the Adviser to be creditworthy. In a reverse repurchase agreement, a Fund sells to the counterparty a security that it holds with a contemporaneous agreement to repurchase the same security at an agreed-upon price and date, reflecting the interest rate effective for the term of the agreement. It may also be viewed as the borrowing of money by the Fund. Cash received in exchange for securities delivered, plus accrued interest payments to be made by the Fund to a counterparty, are reflected as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Interest payments made by the Fund to counterparties are recognized as a component of “Interest expense and amortization of offering costs” on the Statement of Operations.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

(Unaudited)

 

In a reverse repurchase agreement, the Fund retains the risk of loss associated with the sold security. In order to minimize risk, the Fund pledges and/or segregates securities and cash as collateral with a fair value at least equal to its purchase obligations under these agreements (including accrued interest). Reverse repurchase agreements also involve the risk that the purchaser fails to return the securities as agreed upon, files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent. Upon a bankruptcy or insolvency of a counterparty, the Fund is considered to be an unsecured creditor with respect to excess collateral and as such the return of excess collateral may be delayed. A Fund will pledge assets determined to be liquid by the Adviser to cover its obligations under reverse repurchase agreements.

As of the end of the reporting period, the Funds’ outstanding balances on its reverse repurchase agreement were as follows:

NPCT

 

Counterparty    Coupon      Principal
Amount
     Maturity      Value      Value and
Accrued Interest
 

TD Securities (USA), LLC

     1.56%      $ (35,000,000      7/25/22      $ (35,000,000    $ (35,098,583)  

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

     2.11%        (20,050,000      8/1/22        (20,050,000      (20,051,175)  

Societe Generale

     1.74%        (22,510,000      8/2/22        (22,510,000      (22,575,279)  

Societe Generale

     1.59%        (33,820,000      8/2/22        (33,820,000      (33,909,623)  
              $ (111,380,000             $ (111,380,000    $ (111,634,660)  

JLS

 

Counterparty    Coupon      Principal
Amount
     Maturity      Value      Value and
Accrued Interest
 

Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A.

     2.61%      $ (9,200,000      9/2/22      $ (9,200,000    $ (9,221,463

Royal Bank of Canada

     1.20%        (17,623,000      7/11/22        (17,623,000      (17,692,088

Societe Generale

     1.97%        (8,470,000      7/14/22        (8,470,000      (8,506,151
              $ (35,293,000             $ (35,293,000    $ (35,419,702

During the Fund’s utilization period(s) during the current fiscal period, the average daily balance outstanding (which was for the entire current reporting period) and average annual interest rate on the Funds’ reverse repurchase agreement were as follows:

 

     NPCT        JLS  

Average daily balance outstanding

  $ (125,892,238      $ (33,428,884

Weighted average interest rate

    0.97%          1.32%  

The following table presents the reverse repurchase agreements subject to netting agreements and the collateral delivered related to those reverse repurchase agreements.

NPCT

 

Counterparty      Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements*
     Collateral
Pledged to
Counterparty
 

TD Securities (USA), LLC

     $ (35,098,583    $ (38,593,672

RBC Capital Markets, LLC

       (20,051,175      (23,528,301

Societe Generale

       (22,575,279      (29,369,947

Societe Generale

       (33,909,623      (42,859,936

JLS

 

Counterparty      Reverse
Repurchase
Agreements*
     Collateral
Pledged to
Counterparty
 

Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A.

     $ (9,221,463    $ (12,925,689

Royal Bank of Canada

       (17,692,088      (26,073,176

Societe Generale

       (8,506,151      (10,887,345
*

Represents gross value and accrued interest for the counterparty as reported in the preceding table.

 

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9. Inter-Fund Lending

Inter-Fund Borrowing and Lending

The SEC has granted an exemptive order permitting registered open-end and closed-end Nuveen funds to participate in an inter-fund lending facility whereby the Nuveen funds may directly lend to and borrow money from each other for temporary purposes (e.g., to satisfy redemption requests or when a sale of securities “fails,” resulting in an unanticipated cash shortfall) (the “Inter-Fund Program”). The closed-end Nuveen funds, including the Fund covered by this shareholder report, will participate only as lenders, and not as borrowers, in the Inter-Fund Program because such closed-end funds rarely, if ever, need to borrow cash to meet redemptions. The Inter-Fund Program is subject to a number of conditions, including, among other things, the requirements that (1) no fund may borrow or lend money through the Inter-Fund Program unless it receives a more favorable interest rate than is typically available from a bank or other financial institution for a comparable transaction; (2) no fund may borrow on an unsecured basis through the Inter-Fund Program unless the fund’s outstanding borrowings from all sources immediately after the inter-fund borrowing total 10% or less of its total assets; provided that if the borrowing fund has a secured borrowing outstanding from any other lender, including but not limited to another fund, the inter-fund loan must be secured on at least an equal priority basis with at least an equivalent percentage of collateral to loan value; (3) if a fund’s total outstanding borrowings immediately after an inter-fund borrowing would be greater than 10% of its total assets, the fund may borrow through the inter-fund loan on a secured basis only; (4) no fund may lend money if the loan would cause its aggregate outstanding loans through the Inter-Fund Program to exceed 15% of its net assets at the time of the loan; (5) a fund’s inter-fund loans to any one fund shall not exceed 5% of the lending fund’s net assets; (6) the duration of inter-fund loans will be limited to the time required to receive payment for securities sold, but in no event more than seven days; and (7) each inter-fund loan may be called on one business day’s notice by a lending fund and may be repaid on any day by a borrowing fund. In addition, a Nuveen fund may participate in the Inter-Fund Program only if and to the extent that such participation is consistent with the fund’s investment objective and investment policies. The Board is responsible for overseeing the Inter-Fund Program.

The limitations detailed above and the other conditions of the SEC exemptive order permitting the Inter-Fund Program are designed to minimize the risks associated with Inter-Fund Program for both the lending fund and the borrowing fund. However, no borrowing or lending activity is without risk. When a fund borrows money from another fund, there is a risk that the loan could be called on one day’s notice or not renewed, in which case the fund may have to borrow from a bank at a higher rate or take other actions to payoff such loan if an inter-fund loan is not available from another fund. Any delay in repayment to a lending fund could result in a lost investment opportunity or additional borrowing costs.

During the current reporting period, none of the Funds covered by this shareholder report have entered into any inter-fund loan activity.

10. Subsequent Events

Preferred Shares

On August 19, 2022, NPCT issued $70,000,000 Series A Taxable Preferred Shares at liquidation preference, through a private placement.

Fund Leverage

On July 1, 2022, JLS changed its interest on Borrowings to the Overnight Bank Funding Rate plus 1.70%. All other terms remained unchanged.

On August 19, 2022, NPCT decreased its maximum commitment amount on Borrowings to $110,000,000 and increased its interest on Borrowings to the Fed Funds plus 0.70%. All other terms remain unchanged.

 

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Risk Considerations (Unaudited)

 

Fund shares are not guaranteed or endorsed by any bank or other insured depository institution and are not federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Nuveen Global High Income Fund (JGH)

Investing in closed-end funds involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. Closed-end fund shares may frequently trade at a discount or premium to their net asset value. Debt or fixed income securities such as those held by the Fund, are subject to market risk, credit risk, interest rate risk, derivatives risk, liquidity risk, and income risk. As interest rates rise, bond prices fall. Lower credit debt securities may be more likely to fail to make timely interest or principal payments. Foreign investments involve additional risks, including currency fluctuation, political and economic instability, lack of liquidity and differing legal and accounting standards. The risks of foreign investments are magnified in emerging markets. Leverage increases return volatility and magnifies the Fund’s potential return and its risks; there is no guarantee a fund’s leverage strategy will be successful. These and other risk considerations such as call risk are described in more detail on the Fund’s web page at www.nuveen.com/JGH.

Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT)

Investing in closed-end funds involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. Closed-end fund shares may frequently trade at a discount or premium to their net asset value. Because the Impact Criteria and/or Nuveen’s Environmental Social Governance (ESG) investment criteria may exclude investments of certain issuers for non-financial reasons, the Fund may forgo some market opportunities available to funds that do not use these criteria. This may cause the Fund to underperform the market as a whole or other funds that do not use an Impact Criteria or ESG investment strategy or that use a different methodology or different factors to determine an investment’s impact and/or ESG investment criteria. Issuers of debt instruments in which the Fund may invest may default on their obligations to pay principal or interest when due. Investments of below investment grade quality are regarded as having speculative characteristics with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal, and may be subject to higher price volatility and default risk than investment grade investments of comparable terms and duration. Non-U.S. investments involve risks such as currency fluctuation, political and economic instability, lack of liquidity and differing legal and accounting standards. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. The values of municipal securities held by the Fund may be adversely affected by local political and economic conditions and developments. Leverage increases return volatility and magnifies the Fund’s potential return and its risks; there is no guarantee a fund’s leverage strategy will be successful. These and other risk considerations are described in more detail on the Fund’s web page at www.nuveen.com/NPCT.

Nuveen Mortgage and Income Fund (JLS)

Investing in closed-end funds involves risk; principal loss is possible. There is no guarantee the Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved. Closed-end fund shares may frequently trade at a discount or premium to their net asset value. Investing in mortgage-backed securities entails credit risk, the risk that the servicer fails to perform its duties, liquidity risks, interest rate risks, structure risks, prepayment risk, and geographical concentration risks. Investing in asset-backed securities entails credit risks inherent in the underlying collateral, the risk that the servicer fails to perform its duties, interest rate risk, liquidity risks and prepayment risk. Leverage increases return volatility and magnifies the Fund’s potential return and its risks; there is no guarantee a fund’s leverage strategy will be successful. These and other risk considerations are described in more detail on the Fund’s web page at www.nuveen.com/JLS.

 

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Additional Fund Information (Unaudited)

 

Board of Trustees          
Jack B. Evans   William C. Hunter   Amy B. R. Lancellotta   Joanne T. Medero   Albin F. Moschner   John K. Nelson
Judith M. Stockdale   Carole E. Stone   Matthew Thornton III   Terence J. Toth   Margaret L. Wolff   Robert L. Young

 

         

Investment Adviser

Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC

333 West Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

 

Custodian

State Street Bank
& Trust Company
One Lincoln Street

Boston, MA 02111

 

Legal Counsel

Chapman and Cutler LLP

Chicago, IL 60603

 

Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
One North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

 

Transfer Agent and
Shareholder Services

Computershare Trust

Company, N.A.

150 Royall Street

Canton, MA 02021

(800) 257-8787

 

 

 

Portfolio of Investments Information

The Fund is required to file its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its report on Form N-PORT. You may obtain this information on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

 

Nuveen Funds’ Proxy Voting Information

You may obtain (i) information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities held during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, without charge, upon request, by calling Nuveen toll-free at (800) 257-8787 or on Nuveen’s website at www.nuveen.com and (ii) a description of the policies and procedures that each fund used to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities without charge, upon request, by calling Nuveen toll free at (800) 257-8787. You may also obtain this information directly from the SEC. Visit the SEC on-line at http://www.sec.gov.

 

 

CEO Certification Disclosure

The Fund’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has submitted to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) the annual CEO certification as required by Section 303A.12(a) of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. The Fund has filed with the SEC the certification of its CEO and Chief Financial Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

 

 

Common Share Repurchases

The Fund intends to repurchase, through its open-market share repurchase program, shares of its own common stock at such times and in such amounts as is deemed advisable. During the period covered by this report, the Fund repurchased shares of its common stock, as shown in the accompanying table. Any future repurchases will be reported to shareholders in the next annual or semi-annual report.

 

     JGH        NPCT        JLS  

Common shares repurchased

    0          0          0  

FINRA BrokerCheck

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) provides information regarding the disciplinary history of FINRA member firms and associated investment professionals. This information as well as an investor brochure describing FINRA BrokerCheck is available to the public by calling the FINRA BrokerCheck Hotline number at (800) 289-9999 or by visiting www.FINRA.org.

 

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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report

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Asset-Backed Securities (ABS): Securities whose value and income payments are derived from and collateralized by a specific pool of underlying assets. The pool of assets typically is a group of small and/or illiquid assets that may be difficult to sell individually. The underlying pools of asset-backed securities often include payments from credit cards, auto loans or mortgage loans.

 

 

Average Annual Total Return: This is a commonly used method to express an investment’s performance over a particular, usually multi-year time period. It expresses the return that would have been necessary each year to equal the investment’s actual cumulative performance (including change in NAV or market price and reinvested dividends and capital gains distributions, if any) over the time period being considered.

 

 

Bloomberg Global High Yield Index (USD Hedged): An index designed to measure the performance of the fixed-rate high yield debt of companies in the U.S., developed markets and emerging markets. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.

 

 

Bloomberg MSCI U.S. Green Bond Index: An index designed to measure the performance of USD-denominated fixed income securities issued to fund projects with direct environmental benefits. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.

 

 

Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index: An index designed to measure the performance of the USD-denominated, fixed-rate U.S. investment grade taxable bond market. The index includes Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (MBS), asset-backed securities (ABS) and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.

 

 

Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index: An index designed to measure the performance of the USD-denominated, fixed-rate corporate high yield bond market. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.

 

 

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS): Commercial mortgage-backed securities are backed by cash flows of a mortgage or pool of mortgages on commercial real estate. CMBS generally are structured to provide protection to the senior class investors against potential losses on the underlying mortgage loans. CMBS are typically characterized by the following: i) loans on multifamily housing, non-residential property, ii) payments based on the amortization schedule of 25-30 years with a balloon payment due usually after 10 years, and iii) restrictions on prepayments.

 

 

Contingent Capital Securities (CoCos): CoCos are debt or capital securities of primarily non-U.S. issuers with loss absorption contingency mechanisms built into the terms of the security, for example a mandatory conversion into common stock of the issuer, or a principal write-down, which if triggered would likely cause the CoCos investment to lose value. Loss absorption mechanisms would become effective upon the occurrence of a specified contingency event, or at the discretion of a regulatory body. Specified contingency events, as identified in the CoCo’s governing documents, usually reference a decline in the issuer’s capital below a specified threshold level, and/or certain regulatory events. A loss absorption contingency event for CoCos would likely be the result of, or related to, the deterioration of the issuer’s financial condition and/or its status as a going concern. In such a case, with respect to CoCos that provide for conversion into common stock upon the occurrence of the contingency event, the market price of the issuer’s common stock received by the Acquiring Fund will have likely declined, perhaps substantially, and may continue to decline after conversion. CoCos rated below investment grade should be considered high yield securities, or “junk,” but often are issued by entities whose more senior securities are rated investment grade. CoCos are a relatively new type of security; and there is a risk that CoCo security issuers may suffer the sort of future financial distress that could materially increase the likelihood (or the market’s perception of the likelihood) that an automatic write-down or conversion event on those issuers’ CoCos will occur. Additionally, the trading behavior of a given issuer’s CoCos may be strongly impacted by the trading behavior of other

 

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  issuers’ CoCos, such that negative information from an unrelated CoCo security may cause a decline in value of one or more CoCos held by the Fund. Accordingly, the trading behavior of CoCos may not follow the trading behavior of other types of debt and preferred securities. Despite these concerns, the prospective reward vs. risk characteristics of at least certain CoCos may be very attractive relative to other fixed-income alternatives.

 

 

Duration: Duration is a measure of the expected period over which a bond’s principal and interest will be paid, and consequently is a measure of the sensitivity of a bond’s or bond fund’s value to changes when market interest rates change. Generally, the longer a bond’s or fund’s duration, the more the price of the bond or fund will change as interest rates change.

 

 

Effective Leverage: Effective leverage is a fund’s effective economic leverage, and includes both regulatory leverage (see below) and the leverage effects of certain derivative investments in the fund’s portfolio.

 

 

JLS Blended Benchmark (effective October 14, 2019): The ICE BofA U.S. ABS & CMBS Index consists of a 50/50 blend of USD-denominated, investment grade fixed and floating-rate asset backed securities (ABS) and fixed-rate commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) publicly issued in the U.S. The Fund’s performance was measured against the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (defined herein) through October 13, 2019. Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.

 

 

Leverage: Leverage is created whenever a fund has investment exposure (both reward and/or risk) equivalent to more than 100% of the investment capital.

 

 

Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS): Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) are bonds backed by pools of mortgages, usually with similar characteristics, and which return principal and interest in each payment. MBS are composed of residential mortgages (RMBS) or commercial mortgages (CMBS). RMBS are further divided into agency RMBS and non-agency RMBS, depending on the issuer.

 

 

Net Asset Value (NAV) Per Share: A fund’s Net Assets is equal to its total assets (securities, cash, accrued earnings and receivables) less its total liabilities. NAV per share is equal to the fund’s Net Assets divided by its number of shares outstanding.

 

 

NPCT Blended Benchmark: Consists of: 1) 60% Bloomberg MSCI U.S. Green Bond Index (defined herein), and 2) 40% Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index (defined herein). Index returns assume reinvestment of distributions, but do not reflect any applicable sales charges or management fees.

 

 

Regulatory Leverage: Regulatory leverage consists of preferred shares issued by or borrowings of a fund. Both of these are part of a fund’s capital structure. Regulatory leverage is subject to asset coverage limits set in the Investment Company Act of 1940.

 

 

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS): Residential mortgage-backed securities are securities the payments on which depend primarily on the cash flow from residential mortgage loans made to borrowers that are secured by residential real estate. RMBS consist of agency and non-agency RMBS. Agency RMBS have agency guarantees that assure investors that they will receive timely payment of interest and principal, regardless of delinquency or default rates on the underlying loans. Agency RMBS include securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association, the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and other federal agencies, or issues guaranteed by them. Non-agency RMBS do not have agency guarantees. Non-agency RMBS have credit enhancement built into the structure to shield investors from borrower delinquencies. The spectrum of non-agency residential mortgage loans includes traditional jumbo loans (prime), alternative-A loans (Alt-A), and home equity loans (subprime).

 

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Annual Investment Management Agreement Approval Process

(Unaudited)

 

At a meeting held on May 23-25, 2022 (the “May Meeting”), the Boards of Trustees (collectively, the “Board” and each Trustee, a “Board Member”) of the Funds, which are comprised entirely of Board Members who are not “interested persons” (as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”)) (the “Independent Board Members”), approved, for their respective Fund, the renewal of the management agreement (each, an “Investment Management Agreement”) with Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”) pursuant to which the Adviser serves as investment adviser to such Fund and the sub-advisory agreement (each, a “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) with (a) in the case of Nuveen Global High Income Fund (the “Global High Income Fund”) and Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (the “Core Plus Impact Fund”), Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (“NAM”), pursuant to which NAM serves as the investment sub-adviser to each such Fund; and (b) in the case of Nuveen Mortgage and Income Fund (the “Mortgage and Income Fund”), Teachers Advisors, LLC (“TAL,” and NAM and TAL are each, a “Sub-Adviser”), pursuant to which TAL serves as the investment sub-adviser to such Fund, for an additional one-year term. As the Board is comprised of all Independent Board Members, the references to the Board and the Independent Board Members are interchangeable.

Following up to an initial two-year period, the Board considers the renewal of each Investment Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreement on behalf of the applicable Fund on an annual basis. The Investment Management Agreements and Sub-Advisory Agreements are collectively referred to as the “Advisory Agreements,” and the Adviser and the Sub-Advisers are collectively, the “Fund Advisers” and each, a “Fund Adviser.” The Board has established various standing committees composed of various Independent Board Members that are assigned specific responsibilities to enhance the effectiveness of the Board’s oversight and decision making. Throughout the year, the Board and its committees meet regularly and, at these meetings, receive regular and/or special reports that cover an extensive array of topics and information that are relevant to the Board’s annual consideration of the renewal of the advisory agreements for the Nuveen funds. Such information may address, among other things, fund performance and risk information; the Adviser’s strategic plans; product initiatives for various funds; the review of the funds and investment teams; compliance, regulatory and risk management matters; the trading practices of the various sub-advisers to the Nuveen funds; management of distributions; valuation of securities; fund expenses; securities lending; liquidity management; overall market and regulatory developments; and with respect to closed-end funds, capital management initiatives, institutional ownership, management of leverage financing and the secondary market trading of the closed-end funds and any actions to address discounts. The Board also seeks to meet periodically with the Nuveen funds’ sub-advisers and/or portfolio teams, when feasible. The Board further meets, among other things, to specifically consider the annual renewal of the advisory agreements for the Nuveen funds.

In connection with its annual consideration of the advisory agreements for the Nuveen funds, the Board, through its independent legal counsel, requested and received extensive materials and information prepared specifically for its review of such advisory agreements by the Adviser and by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data. The materials cover a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, a description of the nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Fund Advisers; a review of product actions taken during 2021 (such as mergers, liquidations, fund launches, changes to investment teams, and changes to investment policies); a review of each sub-adviser to the Nuveen funds and/or the applicable investment teams; an analysis of fund performance in absolute terms and as compared to the performance of certain peer funds and benchmarks with a focus on any performance outliers; an analysis of the fees and expense ratios of the Nuveen funds in absolute terms and as compared to those of certain peer funds with a focus on any expense outliers; a review of management fee schedules; a description of portfolio manager compensation; an overview of the secondary market trading of shares of the Nuveen closed-end funds (including, among other things, an analysis of secondary market performance and commentary regarding the leverage management, share repurchase and shelf offering programs of Nuveen closed-end funds); a review of the performance of various service providers; a description of various initiatives Nuveen had undertaken or continued in 2021 and 2022 for the benefit of particular fund(s) and/or the complex; a description of the profitability or financial data of Nuveen and the sub-advisers to the Nuveen funds; and a description of indirect benefits received by the Adviser and the sub-advisers as a result of their relationships with the Nuveen funds. The information prepared specifically for the annual review supplemented the information provided to the Board and its committees and the evaluations of the Nuveen funds by the Board and its

 

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committees during the year. The Board’s review of the advisory agreements for the Nuveen funds is based on all the information provided to the Board and its committees throughout the year as well as the information prepared specifically with respect to the annual review of such advisory agreements.

In continuing its practice, the Board met prior to the May Meeting to begin its considerations of the renewal of the Advisory Agreements. Accordingly, on April 13-14, 2022 (the “April Meeting”), the Board met to review and discuss, in part, the performance of the Nuveen funds and the Adviser’s evaluation of each sub-adviser to the Nuveen funds and/or its investment teams. At the April Meeting, the Board Members asked questions and requested additional information that was provided for the May Meeting.

The Independent Board Members considered the review of the advisory agreements for the Nuveen funds to be an ongoing process and employed the accumulated information, knowledge and experience the Board Members had gained during their tenure on the boards governing the Nuveen funds and working with the Adviser and sub-advisers in their review of the advisory agreements. The contractual arrangements are a result of multiple years of review, negotiation and information provided in connection with the boards’ annual review of the Nuveen funds’ advisory arrangements and oversight of the Nuveen funds.

The Independent Board Members were advised by independent legal counsel during the annual review process as well as throughout the year, including meeting in executive sessions with such counsel at which no representatives from the Adviser or the Sub-Advisers were present. In connection with their annual review, the Independent Board Members also received a memorandum from independent legal counsel outlining their fiduciary duties and legal standards in reviewing the Advisory Agreements, including guidance from court cases evaluating advisory fees.

The Board’s decision to renew the Advisory Agreements was not based on a single identified factor, but rather the decision reflected the comprehensive consideration of all the information provided to the Board and its committees throughout the year as well as the materials prepared specifically in connection with the renewal process. Each Board Member may have attributed different levels of importance to the various factors and information considered in connection with the approval process and may place different emphasis on the relevant information year to year in light of, among other things, changing market and economic conditions. A summary of the principal factors and information, but not all the factors, the Board considered in deciding to renew the Advisory Agreements is set forth below.

 

A.   Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

In evaluating the renewal of the Advisory Agreements, the Independent Board Members received and considered information regarding the nature, extent and quality of the applicable Fund Adviser’s services provided to the respective Fund with particular focus on the services and enhancements to such services provided during the last year. The Independent Board Members considered the Investment Management Agreements and the Sub-Advisory Agreements separately in the course of their review. With this approach, they considered the respective roles of the Adviser and the Sub-Advisers in providing services to the applicable Fund(s).

The Board recognized that the Nuveen funds operate in a highly regulated industry and, therefore, the Adviser has provided a wide array of management, oversight and administrative services to manage and operate the funds, and the scope and complexity of these services have expanded over time as a result of, among other things, regulatory, market and other developments. The Board accordingly considered the Adviser’s dedication of extensive resources, time, people and capital employed to support and manage the Nuveen funds as well as the Adviser’s continued program of developing improvements and innovations for the benefit of the funds and shareholders and to meet the ever increasing regulatory requirements applicable to the funds. In this regard, the Board received and reviewed information regarding, among other things, the Adviser’s investment oversight responsibilities, regulatory and compliance services, administrative duties and other services. The Board considered the Adviser’s investment oversight team’s extensive services in overseeing the various sub-advisers to the Nuveen funds; evaluating fund performance; and preparing reports to the Board addressing, among other things, fund performance, market conditions, investment team matters, product developments and management proposals. The Board further recognized the range of services the various teams of the Adviser provided including, but not limited to, overseeing operational and risk management; managing liquidity; overseeing the daily valuation process and managing distributions in seeking to deliver long-term fund earnings to shareholders consistent with the respective Nuveen fund’s product design and

 

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positioning. The Board also considered the structure of investment personnel compensation of each Fund Adviser and whether the structure provides appropriate incentives to attract and maintain qualified personnel and to act in the best interests of the respective Nuveen fund.

The Board further recognized that the Adviser’s compliance and regulatory functions were integral to the investment management of the Nuveen funds. The Board recognized such services included, but were not limited to, managing compliance policies; monitoring compliance with applicable policies, law and regulations; devising internal compliance programs and a framework to review and assess compliance programs; overseeing sub-adviser compliance testing; preparing compliance training materials; and responding to regulatory requests. The Board further considered information regarding the Adviser’s business continuity and disaster recovery plans as well as information regarding its information security program, including presentations of such program provided at a site visit in 2022, to help identify and manage information security risks.

In addition to the above functions, the Board considered that the Adviser also provides, among other things, fund administration services (such as preparing fund tax returns and other tax compliance services; preparing regulatory filings; interacting with the Nuveen funds’ independent public accountants and overseeing other service providers; and managing fund budgets and expenses); product management services (such as evaluating and enhancing products and strategies); legal services (such as helping to prepare and file registration statements and proxy statements; overseeing fund activities and providing legal interpretations regarding such activities; maintaining regulatory registrations and negotiating agreements with other fund service providers; and monitoring changes in regulatory requirements and commenting on rule proposals impacting investment companies); oversight of shareholder services and transfer agency functions (such as overseeing transfer agent service providers which include registered shareholder customer service and transaction processing; overseeing proxy solicitation and tabulation services; and overseeing the production and distribution of financial reports by service providers); and with respect to the Nuveen closed-end funds, managing leverage, monitoring asset coverage and seeking to promote an orderly secondary market.

The Board also considered the quality of support services and communications the Adviser provided the Board, including, in part, organizing and administrating Board meetings and supporting Board committees; preparing regular and ad hoc reports on fund performance, market conditions and investment team matters; providing due diligence reports addressing product development and management proposals; and coordinating site visits of the Board and presentations by investment teams and senior management.

In addition to the services provided, the Board considered the financial resources of the Adviser and its affiliates and their willingness to make investments in the technology, personnel and infrastructure to support the Nuveen funds, including maintaining a seed capital budget to support new or existing funds and/or facilitate changes for a respective fund. Further, the Board noted the benefits to shareholders of investing in a fund that is a part of a large fund complex with a variety of investment disciplines, capabilities, expertise and resources available to navigate and support the Nuveen funds including during stressed times. The Board recognized the overall reputation and capabilities of the Adviser and its affiliates, the Adviser’s continuing commitment to provide high quality services, its willingness to implement operational or organizational changes in seeking, among other things, to enhance efficiencies and services to the Nuveen funds and its responsiveness to the Board’s questions and/or concerns raised throughout the year and during the annual review of advisory agreements. The Board also considered the significant risks borne by the Adviser and its affiliates in connection with their services to the Nuveen funds, including entrepreneurial risks in sponsoring new funds and ongoing risks with managing the funds such as investment, operational, reputational, regulatory, compliance and litigation risks.

In evaluating services, the Board reviewed various highlights of the initiatives the Adviser and its affiliates have undertaken or continued in 2021 and 2022 to benefit the Nuveen complex and/or particular Nuveen funds and meet the requirements of an increasingly complex regulatory environment including, but not limited to:

 

   

Centralization of Functions – ongoing initiatives to centralize investment leadership and create a more cohesive market approach and centralized shared support model (including through the consolidation of certain affiliated sub-advisers) in seeking to operate more effectively and enhance the research capabilities and services to the Nuveen funds;

 

   

Fund Improvements and Product Management Initiatives – continuing to proactively manage the Nuveen fund complex as a whole and at the individual fund level with an aim to continually improve product platforms and investment

 

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  strategies to better serve shareholders through, among other things, rationalizing the product line and gaining efficiencies through mergers, repositionings and liquidations; launching new funds; reviewing and updating investment policies and benchmarks; soft closing certain funds; modifying the conversion periods on certain share classes; and evaluating and adjusting portfolio management teams as appropriate for various funds;

 

   

Capital Initiatives – continuing to invest capital to support new Nuveen funds with initial capital as well as to support existing funds;

 

   

Compliance Program Initiatives – continuing efforts to mitigate compliance risk with a focus on environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) controls and processes, increase operating efficiencies, implement enhancements to strengthen ongoing execution of key compliance program elements, support international business growth and facilitate integration of Nuveen’s operating model;

 

   

Investment Oversight – preparing reports to the Board addressing, among other things, fund performance; market conditions; investment team matters; product developments; changes to mandates, policies and benchmarks; and other management proposals as well as preparing and coordinating investment presentations to the Board;

 

   

Risk Management and Valuation Services - continuing to oversee and manage risk including, among other things, conducting ongoing calculations and monitoring of risk measures across the Nuveen funds, instituting investment risk controls, providing risk reporting throughout Nuveen, participating in internal oversight committees, dedicating the resources and time to develop the processes necessary to help address fund compliance with the new derivatives rule and continuing to implement an operational risk framework that seeks to provide greater transparency of operational risk matters across the complex as well as provide multiple other risk programs that seek to provide a more disciplined and consistent approach to identifying and mitigating Nuveen’s operational risks. Further, the securities valuation team continues, among other things, to oversee the daily valuation process of the portfolio securities of the funds, maintain the valuation policies and procedures, facilitate valuation committee meetings, manage relationships with pricing vendors, prepare relevant valuation reports and design methods to simplify and enhance valuation workflow within the organization and implement processes and procedures to help address compliance with the new valuation rule applicable to the funds;

 

   

Regulatory Matters – continuing efforts to monitor regulatory trends and advocate on behalf of Nuveen and/or the Nuveen funds, to implement and comply with new or revised rules and mandates and to respond to regulatory inquiries and exams;

 

   

Government Relations – continuing efforts of various Nuveen teams and Nuveen’s affiliates to develop policy positions on a broad range of issues that may impact the Nuveen funds, advocate and communicate these positions to lawmakers and other regulatory authorities and work with trade associations to ensure these positions are represented;

 

   

Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Information Security – continuing efforts of Nuveen to periodically test and update business continuity and disaster recovery plans and, together with its affiliates, to maintain an information security program that seeks to identify and manage information security risks, and provide reports to the Board, at least annually, addressing, among other things, management’s security risk assessment, cyber risk profile, potential impact of new or revised laws and regulations, incident tracking and other relevant information technology risk-related reports;

 

   

Distribution Management Services – continuing to manage the distributions among the varying types of Nuveen funds within the Nuveen complex to be consistent with the respective fund’s product design and positioning in striving to deliver those earnings to shareholders in a relatively consistent manner over time as well as assisting in the development of new products or the restructuring of existing funds; and

 

   

with respect specifically to closed-end funds, such continuing services also included:

 

   

Leverage Management Services – continuing to actively manage the various forms of leverage utilized across the complex, including through committing resources and focusing on sourcing/structure development and bank provider management;

 

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Capital Management, Market Intelligence and Secondary Market Services – ongoing capital management efforts which may include at times shelf offerings, tender offers, capital return programs and share repurchases as well as providing market data analysis to help understand closed-end fund ownership cycles and their impact on secondary market trading as well as to improve proxy solicitation efforts; and

 

   

Closed-end Fund Investor Relations Program – maintaining the closed-end fund investor relations program which, among other things, raises awareness, provides educational materials and cultivates advocacy for closed-end funds and the Nuveen closed-end fund product line.

The Board further considered the division of responsibilities between the Adviser and the respective Sub-Adviser and recognized that each Sub-Adviser and its investment personnel generally are responsible for the management of each applicable Fund’s portfolio under the oversight of the Adviser and the Board. The Board considered an analysis of each Sub-Adviser provided by the Adviser which included, among other things, the assets under management of the applicable investment team and changes thereto, a summary of the applicable investment team and changes thereto, the investment process and philosophy of the applicable investment team, the performance of the Nuveen funds sub-advised by the Sub-Adviser over various periods of time and a summary of any significant policy and/or other changes to the Nuveen funds sub-advised by the Sub-Adviser and/or managed by the applicable investment team. The Board further considered at the May Meeting or prior meetings evaluations of each Sub-Adviser’s compliance programs and trade execution. The Board noted that the Adviser recommended the renewal of the Sub-Advisory Agreements.

Based on its review, the Board determined, in the exercise of its reasonable business judgment, that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the respective Funds under each applicable Advisory Agreement.

 

B.   The Investment Performance of the Funds and Fund Advisers

In evaluating the quality of the services provided by the Fund Advisers, the Board also received and considered a variety of investment performance data of the Nuveen funds they advise. In evaluating performance, the Board recognized that performance data may differ significantly depending on the ending date selected, particularly during periods of market volatility, and therefore considered the broader perspective of performance over a variety of time periods that may include full market cycles. In this regard, the Board reviewed, among other things, Fund performance over the quarter, one-, three- and five-year periods ending December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2022 (or for shorter periods available to the extent a Fund was not in existence during such periods). The performance data prepared for the annual review of the advisory agreements for the Nuveen funds supplemented the fund performance data that the Board received throughout the year at its meetings representing differing time periods. In its review, the Board took into account the discussions with representatives of the Adviser; the Adviser’s analysis regarding fund performance that occurred at these Board meetings with particular focus on funds that were considered performance outliers (both overperformance and underperformance); the factors contributing to the performance; and any recommendations or steps taken to address performance concerns. Regardless of the time period reviewed by the Board, the Board recognized that shareholders may evaluate performance based on their own holding periods which may differ from the periods reviewed by the Board and lead to differing results.

In its review, the Board reviewed both absolute and relative fund performance during the annual review over the various time periods. With respect to the latter, the Board considered fund performance in comparison to the performance of peer funds (the “Performance Peer Group”) and recognized and/or customized benchmarks (i.e., generally benchmarks derived from multiple recognized benchmarks). For Nuveen funds that had changes in portfolio managers or other significant changes to their investment strategies or policies since March 2019, the Board reviewed certain tracking performance data comparing the performance of such funds before and after such changes. In considering performance data, the Board is aware of certain inherent limitations with such data, including that differences between the objective(s), strategies and other characteristics of the Nuveen funds compared to the respective Performance Peer Group and/or benchmark(s); differences in the composition of the Performance Peer Group over time; and differences in the types and/or levels of any leverage and related costs with that of the Performance Peer Group would all necessarily contribute to differences in performance results and limit the value of the comparative information. Further, the Board recognized the inherent limitations in comparing the performance of an

 

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actively managed fund to a benchmark index due to the fund’s pursuit of an investment strategy that does not directly follow the index. To assist the Board in its review of the comparability of the relative performance, the Adviser has ranked the relevancy of the peer group to the Funds as low, medium or high.

The Board also evaluated performance in light of various relevant factors which may include, among other things, general market conditions, issuer-specific information, asset class information, leverage and fund cash flows. In relation to general market conditions, the Board had recognized the recent periods in 2022 of general market volatility and underperformance. In their review from year to year, the Board Members consider and may place different emphasis on the relevant information in light of changing circumstances in market and economic conditions. Further, the Board recognized that the market and economic conditions may significantly impact a fund’s performance, particularly over shorter periods, and such performance may be more reflective of such economic or market events and not necessarily reflective of management skill. Accordingly, depending on the facts and circumstances including any differences between the respective Nuveen fund and its benchmark and/or Performance Peer Group, the Board may be satisfied with a fund’s performance notwithstanding that its performance may be below that of its benchmark or peer group for certain periods. However, with respect to any Nuveen funds for which the Board has identified performance issues, the Board monitors such funds closely until performance improves, discusses with the Adviser the reasons for such results, considers whether any steps are necessary or appropriate to address such issues, and reviews the results of any steps undertaken.

The secondary market trading of shares of the Nuveen closed-end funds also continues to be a priority for the Board given its importance to shareholders, and therefore the Board and/or its Closed-end Fund committee reviews certain performance data reflecting, among other things, the premiums and discounts at which the shares of the closed-end funds have traded over specified periods throughout the year. In its review, the Board considers, among other things, changes to investment mandates and guidelines, distribution policies, leverage levels and types; share repurchases and similar capital market actions; and effective communications programs to build greater awareness and deepen understanding of closed-end funds.

The Board’s determinations with respect to each Fund are summarized below.

For the Global High Income Fund, the Board noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark and ranked in the third quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2021. Further, although the Fund ranked in the fourth quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the three-year period ended March 31, 2022, the Fund outperformed its benchmark for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended March 31, 2022 and ranked in the third quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the one- and five-year periods ended March 31, 2022. Based on its review, the Board was generally satisfied with the Fund’s overall performance.

For the Core Plus Impact Fund, the Board noted that the Fund was new with a performance history too limited to make a meaningful assessment of performance.

For the Mortgage and Income Fund, the Board noted that although the Fund’s performance was below the performance of its benchmark for the three-year period ended December 31, 2021, the Fund outperformed its benchmark for the one- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2021 and ranked in the second quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2021. The Board further noted that although the Fund’s performance was below the performance of its benchmark for the one- and three-year periods ended March 31, 2022, the Fund outperformed its benchmark for the five-year period ended March 31, 2022. Further, although the Fund ranked in the fourth quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the one-year period ended March 31, 2022, the Fund ranked in the third quartile of its Performance Peer Group for the three-year period and second quartile for the five-year period ended March 31, 2022. In its review, the Board noted the Fund’s Performance Peer Group was classified as low for relevancy. The Board also recognized that the Fund was restructured to become a perpetual closed-end fund with a new investment objective, new sub-adviser and revised investment mandate effective in October 2019. The Board recognized that the Fund’s performance prior to such restructuring would not reflect these changes. Based on its review, the Board was generally satisfied with the Fund’s overall performance.

 

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Annual Investment Management Agreement Approval Process (continued)

(Unaudited)

 

C.   Fees, Expenses and Profitability
  1.   Fees and Expenses

As part of its annual review, the Board considered the contractual management fee and net management fee (the management fee after taking into consideration fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any) paid by a Nuveen fund to the Adviser in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided. The Board also considered the total operating expense ratio of a fund before and after any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. More specifically, the Independent Board Members reviewed, among other things, each fund’s gross and net management fee rates (i.e., before and after expense reimbursements and/or fee waivers, if any) and net total expense ratio in relation to those of a comparable universe of funds (the “Peer Universe”) established by Broadridge (subject to certain exceptions). The Independent Board Members reviewed the methodology Broadridge employed to establish its Peer Universe and recognized that differences between the applicable fund and its respective Peer Universe as well as changes to the composition of the Peer Universe from year to year may limit some of the value of the comparative data. The Independent Board Members take these limitations and differences into account when reviewing comparative peer data. The Independent Board Members also considered a fund’s operating expense ratio as it more directly reflected the shareholder’s costs in investing in the respective fund.

In their review, the Independent Board Members considered, in particular, each fund with a net expense ratio (excluding investment-related costs of leverage) of six basis points or higher compared to that of its peer average (each, an “Expense Outlier Fund”), including the Core Plus Impact Fund, and an analysis as to the factors contributing to each such fund’s higher relative net expense ratio. In addition, although the Board reviewed a fund’s total net expenses both including and excluding investment-related expenses (i.e., leverage costs) for certain of the closed-end funds, the Board recognized that leverage expenses will vary across funds and in comparison to peers because of differences in the forms and terms of leverage employed by the respective fund. Accordingly, in reviewing the comparative data between a fund and its peers, the Board generally considered the fund’s net expense ratio and fees (excluding leverage costs and leveraged assets) to be higher if they were over 10 basis points higher, slightly higher if they were 6 to 10 basis points higher, in line if they were within approximately 5 basis points higher than the peer average and below if they were below the peer average of the Peer Universe. The Independent Board Members also considered, in relevant part, a fund’s net management fee and net total expense ratio in light of its performance history.

In their review of the fee arrangements for the Nuveen funds, the Independent Board Members considered the management fee schedules, including the complex-wide and fund-level breakpoint schedules, as applicable. The Board noted that across the Nuveen fund complex, the complex-wide fee breakpoints reduced fees by approximately $72.5 million and fund-level breakpoints reduced fees by approximately $89.1 million in 2021.

With respect to each Sub-Adviser, the Board also considered, among other things, the sub-advisory fee schedule paid to the Sub-Adviser in light of the sub-advisory services provided to the respective Fund and comparative data of the fees the Sub-Adviser charges to other clients, if any. In its review, the Board recognized that the compensation paid to each Sub-Adviser is the responsibility of the Adviser, not the applicable Fund(s).

The Independent Board Members noted that (a) the Global High Income Fund had a net management fee that was slightly higher than the peer average, but a net expense ratio that was in line with the peer average; (b) the Mortgage and Income Fund had a net management fee that was higher than the peer average, but a net expense ratio that was in line with the peer average; and (c) the Core Plus Impact Fund had a net management fee and a net expense ratio that were slightly higher than the respective peer average. The Independent Board Members noted that the differences in the Core Plus Impact Fund’s investment strategy relative to the peer set contributed to the differential in fees, but that such Fund’s net expense ratio was lower than initially projected prior to such Fund’s launch.

Based on its review of the information provided, the Board determined that each Fund’s management fees (as applicable) to a Fund Adviser were reasonable in light of the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund.

 

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  2.   Comparisons with the Fees of Other Clients

In determining the appropriateness of fees, the Board also considered information regarding the fee rates the respective Fund Advisers charged to certain other types of clients and the type of services provided to these other clients. With respect to the Adviser and/or the Sub-Advisers, such other clients may include: retail and institutional managed accounts advised by a Sub-Adviser (with respect to NAM); hedge funds or other structured products managed by a Sub-Adviser (with respect to NAM); investment companies offered outside the Nuveen family and sub-advised by a Sub-Adviser (with respect to NAM); foreign investment companies offered by Nuveen and sub-advised by a Sub-Adviser (with respect to NAM and TAL); collective investment trusts sub-advised by a Sub-Adviser (with respect to NAM); and certain funds advised by a Sub-Adviser (with respect to TAL). The Board further noted that the Adviser also advised, and each Sub-Adviser sub-advised, certain exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) sponsored by Nuveen. The Board recognized that each Fund had an affiliated sub-adviser and, with respect to affiliated sub-advisers, the Board reviewed, among other things, the range of fees assessed for managed accounts, hedge funds (along with their performance fee), foreign investment companies and ETFs offered by Nuveen, as applicable. The Board also reviewed the fee range and average fee rate of certain selected investment strategies offered in retail and institutional managed accounts advised by NAM, the hedge funds advised by NAM (along with their performance fee) and non-Nuveen investment companies sub-advised by certain affiliated sub-advisers. With respect to TAL, the Board reviewed the management fees and expense ratios of certain funds advised by TAL in the TIAA-CREF family of funds.

In considering the fee data of other clients, the Board recognized, among other things, that differences in the amount, type and level of services provided to the Nuveen funds relative to other types of clients as well as any differences in portfolio investment policies, the types of assets managed and related complexities in managing such assets, the entrepreneurial and other risks associated with a particular strategy, investor profiles, account sizes and regulatory requirements will contribute to the variations in the fee schedules. The Board recognized the breadth of services the Adviser had provided to the Nuveen funds compared to these other types of clients as the funds operate in a highly regulated industry with increasing regulatory requirements as well as the increased entrepreneurial, legal and regulatory risks that the Adviser incurs in sponsoring and managing the funds. Similarly, with respect to foreign funds, the Board recognized that the differences in the client base, governing bodies, distribution jurisdiction and operational complexities would also contribute to variations in management fees of the Nuveen funds compared to those of the foreign funds. Further, with respect to ETFs, the Board considered that certain Nuveen ETFs were passively managed compared to the active management of other Nuveen funds which also contributed to the differences in fee levels between such Nuveen ETFs and the actively-managed funds. In general, higher fee levels reflect higher levels of service provided by the Adviser, increased investment management complexity, greater product management requirements, and higher levels of business risk or some combination of these factors. The Board further considered that a Sub-Adviser’s fee is essentially for portfolio management services and therefore more comparable to the fees it receives for retail wrap accounts and other external sub-advisory mandates, as applicable. The Board concluded the varying levels of fees were justified given, among other things, the inherent differences in the products and the level of services provided to the Nuveen funds versus other clients, the differing regulatory requirements and legal liabilities and the entrepreneurial, legal and regulatory risks incurred in sponsoring and advising a registered investment company.

 

  3.   Profitability of Fund Advisers

In their review, the Independent Board Members considered information regarding Nuveen’s level of profitability for its advisory services to the Nuveen funds for the calendar years 2021 and 2020. The Board reviewed, among other things, the net margins (pre-tax) for Nuveen Investments, Inc. (“Nuveen Investments”), the gross and net revenue margins (pre- and post-tax and excluding distribution) and the revenues, expenses and net income (pre- and post-tax and before distribution expenses) of Nuveen Investments from the Nuveen funds only; and comparative profitability data comparing the operating margins of Nuveen Investments compared to the adjusted operating margins of certain peers that had publicly available data and with the most comparable assets under management (based on asset size and asset composition) for each of the last two calendar years. The Board also reviewed the revenues, expenses and operating margin (pre- and post-tax) the Adviser derived from its ETF product line for the 2021 and 2020 calendar years.

In reviewing the profitability data, the Independent Board Members recognized the subjective nature of calculating profitability as the information is not audited and is dependent on cost allocation methodologies to allocate corporate-wide

 

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(Unaudited)

 

overhead/shared service expenses, TIAA (defined below) corporate-wide overhead expenses and partially fund related expenses to the Nuveen complex and its affiliates and to further allocate such expenses between the Nuveen fund and non-fund businesses. The Independent Board Members reviewed a description of the cost allocation methodologies employed to develop the financial information, a summary of the history of changes to the methodology over the years from 2010 to 2021, and the net revenue margins derived from the Nuveen funds (pre-tax and including and excluding distribution) and total company margins from Nuveen Investments compared to the firm-wide adjusted operating margins of the peers for each calendar year from 2012 to 2021.

The Board had also appointed four Independent Board Members to serve as the Board’s liaisons, with the assistance of independent counsel, to review the development of the profitability data and to report to the full Board. In its evaluation, the Board, however, recognized that other reasonable and valid allocation methodologies could be employed and could lead to significantly different results. The Independent Board Members also reviewed a summary of the key drivers that affected Nuveen’s revenues and expenses impacting profitability in 2021 versus 2020.

In reviewing the comparative peer data noted above, the Board considered that the operating margins of Nuveen Investments compared favorably to the peer group range of operating margins; however, the Independent Board Members also recognized the limitations of the comparative data given that peer data is not generally public and the calculation of profitability is subjective and affected by numerous factors (such as types of funds a peer manages, its business mix, its cost of capital, the numerous assumptions underlying the methodology used to allocate expenses and other factors) that can have a significant impact on the results.

Aside from Nuveen’s profitability, the Board recognized that the Adviser is a subsidiary of Nuveen, LLC, the investment management arm of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (“TIAA”). Accordingly, the Board also reviewed a balance sheet for TIAA reflecting its assets, liabilities and capital and contingency reserves for the 2021 and 2020 calendar years to consider the financial strength of TIAA. The Board recognized the benefit of an investment adviser and its parent with significant resources, particularly during periods of market volatility. The Board also noted the reinvestments Nuveen, its parent and/or other affiliates made into its business through, among other things, the investment of seed capital in certain Nuveen funds and continued investments in enhancements to technological capabilities.

In addition to Nuveen, the Independent Board Members considered the profitability of each Sub-Adviser from its relationships with the Nuveen funds. In this regard, the Independent Board Members reviewed, among other things, NAM’s revenues, expenses and net revenue margins (pre- and post-tax) for its advisory activities to the respective funds for the calendar years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. With respect to NAM, the Independent Board Members also reviewed a profitability analysis reflecting the revenues, expenses and revenue margin (pre- and post-tax) by asset type for such Sub-Adviser for the calendar years ending December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and the pre- and post-tax revenue margins from 2021 and 2020. With respect to TAL, the Independent Board Members reviewed, among other things, the revenues, expenses and net operating income for its advisory services to the Nuveen ETFs and Nuveen closed-end funds it sub-advises for 2021 and 2020.

In evaluating the reasonableness of the compensation, the Independent Board Members also considered any other ancillary benefits derived by the respective Fund Adviser from its relationship with the Nuveen funds as discussed in further detail below.

Based on a consideration of all the information provided, the Board noted that Nuveen’s and each Sub-Adviser’s level of profitability was acceptable and not unreasonable in light of the services provided.

 

D.   Economies of Scale and Whether Fee Levels Reflect These Economies of Scale

The Board considered whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Nuveen funds and whether these economies of scale have been appropriately shared with the funds. The Board recognized that although economies of scale are difficult to measure and certain expenses may not decline with a rise in assets, there are several methods to help share the benefits of economies of scale, including breakpoints in the management fee schedule, fee waivers and/or expense limitations, the pricing of Nuveen funds at scale at inception and investments in Nuveen’s business which

 

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can enhance the services provided to the funds for the fees paid. The Board noted that Nuveen generally has employed these various methods, and the Board considered the extent to which the Nuveen funds will benefit from economies of scale as their assets grow. In this regard, the Board recognized that the management fee of the Adviser is generally comprised of a fund-level component and a complex-level component each with its own breakpoint schedule, subject to certain exceptions. The Board reviewed the fund-level and complex-level fee schedules. The Board considered that the fund-level breakpoint schedules are designed to share economies of scale with shareholders if the particular fund grows, and the complex-level breakpoint schedule is designed to deliver the benefits of economies of scale to shareholders when the eligible assets in the complex pass certain thresholds even if the assets of a particular fund are unchanged or have declined. Further, with respect to the Nuveen closed-end funds, the Independent Board Members noted that, although such funds may from time to time make additional share offerings, the growth of their assets would occur primarily through the appreciation of such funds’ investment portfolios. As noted above, the Independent Board Members also recognized the continued reinvestment in Nuveen’s business.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that the current fee arrangements together with the reinvestment in Nuveen’s business appropriately shared any economies of scale with shareholders.

 

E.   Indirect Benefits

The Independent Board Members received and considered information regarding other benefits the respective Fund Adviser or its affiliates may receive as a result of their relationship with the Nuveen funds. The Board considered the compensation that an affiliate of the Adviser received for serving as co-manager in the initial public offerings of new closed-end funds and for serving as an underwriter on shelf offerings of existing closed-end funds.

In addition, the Independent Board Members also noted that various sub-advisers (including NAM) may engage in soft dollar transactions pursuant to which they may receive the benefit of research products and other services provided by broker-dealers executing portfolio transactions on behalf of the applicable Nuveen funds. However, the Board noted that any benefits for a sub-adviser when transacting in fixed-income securities may be more limited as such securities generally trade on a principal basis and therefore do not generate brokerage commissions. The Board noted that TAL does not participate in soft dollar arrangements with respect to Nuveen fund portfolio transactions.

Based on its review, the Board concluded that any indirect benefits received by a Fund Adviser as a result of its relationship with the applicable Fund(s) were reasonable and within acceptable parameters.

 

F.   Other Considerations

The Board Members did not identify any single factor discussed previously as all-important or controlling. The Board Members, including the Independent Board Members, concluded that the terms of each Advisory Agreement were reasonable, that the respective Fund Adviser’s fees were reasonable in light of the services provided to each Fund and that the Advisory Agreements be renewed.

 

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ITEM 2.

CODE OF ETHICS.

Not applicable to this filing.

 

ITEM 3.

AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

Not applicable to this filing.

 

ITEM 4.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

Not applicable to this filing.

 

ITEM 5.

AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable to this filing.

 

ITEM 6.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

 

(a)   See Portfolio of Investments in Item 1.

 

(b)   Not applicable.

 

ITEM 7.

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

Not applicable to this filing.

 

ITEM 8.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable to this filing.

 

ITEM 9.

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

Not applicable

 

ITEM 10.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

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

 

ITEM 11.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

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

 

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

 

ITEM 12.

DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 13.

EXHIBITS.

File the exhibits listed below as part of this Form.

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

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

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

(a)(4) Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant. Not applicable.

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


SIGNATURES

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

(Registrant) Nuveen Global High Income Fund

 

By (Signature and Title)       /s/ Mark L. Winget    
  Mark L. Winget  
  Vice President and Secretary  

Date: September 6, 2022

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/ David J. Lamb
  David J. Lamb
  Chief Administrative Officer
  (principal executive officer)

Date: September 6, 2022

 

By (Signature and Title)       /s/ E. Scott Wickerham
  E. Scott Wickerham
  Vice President and Controller
  (principal financial officer)

Date: September 6, 2022

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