UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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NUVEEN CLOSED END FUNDS
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS ADJOURNED UNTIL
DECEMBER 14, 2012
Dear Shareholder:
We recently sent you proxy materials concerning important proposals affecting your fund(s), which were considered at the Annual Shareholders Meeting held on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. The meeting has been adjourned in order to allow more time for shareholders to cast their votes. The meeting will reconvene on December 14, 2012 at 2:30 p.m., Central time at the offices of Nuveen Investments, 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL.
YOUR FUND’S BOARD RECOMMENDS YOU VOTE “FOR” EACH OF THE PROPOSALS
YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT
Please vote using one of the following options:
| 1. | VOTE ONLINE |
Log on to the website listed on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the on screen instructions.
| 2. | VOTE BY TOUCH-TONE TELEPHONE |
Call the toll free number listed on your proxy card. Please have your proxy card in hand to access your control number (located in the box) and follow the recorded instructions.
| 3. | VOTE BY MAIL |
Complete, sign and date the enclosed proxy card(s), then return them in the enclosed postage paid envelope.
The proxy materials we sent you contain important information regarding the proposals that you and other shareholders are being asked to consider. Please read the materials carefully.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have already voted, we appreciate your participation.