#  Nuveen 

 

Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, is a leading sponsor of closed-end funds with $53 billion in assets under management across 45 CEFs as of 31 Mar 2025. The funds offer exposure to a broad range of asset classes and are designed for income-focused investors seeking regular distributions. Nuveen has more than 35 years of experience managing CEFs.



 

 

 

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## Latest Content

 ETF Industry Perspective 

##  [How closed-end funds use leverage](/sections/etf-industry-perspective/how-closed-end-funds-use-leverage) 

 Nuveen | Dec 10, 2025 

 

 ETF Industry Perspective 

##  [Closed-End Fund Distributions](/sections/etf-industry-perspective/closed-end-fund-distributions) 

 Nuveen | Dec 10, 2025 

 

 Industry Perspective 

##  [Defensive Equity Strategies for Yield-Seeking Investors ](/sections/etf-industry-perspective/defensive-equity-strategies-yield-seeking-investors) 

 Nuveen | Aug 05, 2025 

 

 
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 Industry Perspective 

##  [What is Leverage and Why Do Many Closed-End Funds Use It?](/sections/etf-industry-perspective/what-leverage-and-why-do-many-closed-end-funds-use-it) 

 Nuveen | Jul 31, 2025 

 

 Industry Perspective 

##  [Investing for Income? 5 Reasons to Consider Closed-End Funds](/sections/etf-industry-perspective/investing-income-5-reasons-consider-closed-end-funds) 

 Nuveen | Jul 29, 2025 

 

 Industry Perspective 

##  [Understanding Closed-End Funds: The Basics ](/sections/etf-industry-perspective/understanding-closed-end-funds-basics) 

 Nuveen | Jul 24, 2025 

 

 ETF Industry Perspective 

##  [Nuveen: A Robust ESG Methodology](/sections/etf-industry-perspective/nuveen-robust-esg-methodology) 

 Nuveen | Jun 04, 2019