Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 2

 

 

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

Investment Company Act file number 811-06622

Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 2

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Nuveen Investments

    333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606    

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Gifford R. Zimmerman

Vice President and Secretary

    333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606    

(Name and address of agent for service)

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

Date of fiscal year end: March 31      

Date of reporting period: June 30, 2018

Form N-Q is to be used by management investment companies, other than small business investment companies registered on Form N-5 (§§ 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than 60 days after the close of the first and third fiscal quarters, pursuant to rule 30b1-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30b1-5). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-Q in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

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Item 1. Schedule of Investments

 

 


NXQ
Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 2
Portfolio of Investments    June 30, 2018
(Unaudited)
Principal Amount (000)   Description (1)   Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value
    LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 99.4%        
    MUNICIPAL BONDS – 99.3%        
    Alaska – 0.4%        
$ 1,000   Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Alaska, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 6/01/32   8/18 at 100.00 B3 $ 1,000,060
    Arizona – 3.5%        
2,500   Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2011B-1&2, 5.250%, 3/01/39   3/21 at 100.00 A 2,678,525
280   Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Paradise Schools Projects, Series 2016, 2.875%, 7/01/21, 144A   No Opt. Call BB+ 278,765
1,000   Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Banner Health, Refunding Series 2016A, 5.000%, 1/01/38   1/27 at 100.00 AA- 1,136,940
1,160   Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Lease Revenue Bonds, Rowan University Project, Series 2012, 5.000%, 6/01/42  –  AGM Insured   6/22 at 100.00 A 1,248,543
600   Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Tucson Electric Power Company, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 10/01/40   10/20 at 100.00 A- 639,978
2,250   Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc. Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/37   No Opt. Call BBB+ 2,736,810
215   Sedona Wastewater Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 1998, 0.000%, 7/01/20  –  NPFG Insured   No Opt. Call Baa2 207,084
8,005   Total Arizona       8,926,645
    California – 14.8%        
11,000   Alhambra Unified School District, Los Angeles County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Appreciation Series 2009B, 0.000%, 8/01/41  –  AGC Insured   No Opt. Call AA 4,624,840
1,500   California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Los Angeles County Securitization Corporation, Series 2006A, 5.600%, 6/01/36   12/18 at 100.00 B2 1,512,990
60   California State, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1997, 5.000%, 10/01/18  –  AMBAC Insured   9/18 at 100.00 AA- 60,170
2,440   Eureka Unified School District, Humboldt County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002, 0.000%, 8/01/27  –  AGM Insured   No Opt. Call AA 1,829,073
3,290   Folsom Cordova Unified School District, Sacramento County, California, General Obligation Bonds, School Facilities Improvement District 4, Series 2007A, 0.000%, 10/01/24  –  NPFG Insured   No Opt. Call AA- 2,789,558
1,000   Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2007A-1, 5.125%, 6/01/47   8/18 at 100.00 B+ 1,000,020
3,030   Grossmont Union High School District, San Diego County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 0.000%, 8/01/25  –  NPFG Insured   No Opt. Call Aa2 2,493,902
1,495   Huntington Beach Union High School District, Orange County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 0.000%, 8/01/33  –  FGIC Insured   No Opt. Call Aa2 887,312
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NXQ Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 2 (continued)
  Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2018
  (Unaudited)
Principal Amount (000)   Description (1)   Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value
    California (continued)        
$ 1,160   Mount San Antonio Community College District, Los Angeles County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2008, Series 2013A, 0.000%, 8/01/43 (4)   8/35 at 100.00 Aa1 $959,251
450   M-S-R Energy Authority, California, Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Prepay Contracts, Series 2009C, 6.500%, 11/01/39   No Opt. Call A 643,104
1,195   Palmdale School District, Los Angeles County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003, 0.000%, 8/01/28  –  AGM Insured   No Opt. Call AA 868,669
590   Palomar Pomerado Health Care District, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2009, 6.750%, 11/01/39 (Pre-refunded 11/01/19)   11/19 at 100.00 N/R (5) 630,958
4,620   Palomar Pomerado Health, California, General Obligation Bonds, Capital Appreciation, Election of 2004, Series 2007A, 0.000%, 8/01/24  –  NPFG Insured   No Opt. Call A 3,875,995
4,400   Pittsburg Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Los Medanos Community Development Project, Series 1999, 0.000%, 8/01/29  –  AMBAC Insured   No Opt. Call AA- 3,005,684
2,500   Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, Orange County, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2006, 0.000%, 10/01/34  –  NPFG Insured (ETM)   No Opt. Call A+ (5) 1,558,600
2,755   Sacramento City Unified School District, Sacramento County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, 0.000%, 7/01/25  –  AGM Insured   No Opt. Call Aa3 2,250,945
1,395   San Diego Association of Governments, California, South Bay Expressway Toll Revenue Bonds, First Senior Lien Series 2017A, 5.000%, 7/01/42   7/27 at 100.00 A 1,611,127
    San Joaquin Delta Community College District, California, General Obligation Bonds, Election 2004 Series 2008B:        
1,000   0.000%, 8/01/30  –  AGM Insured   8/18 at 50.12 AA 500,540
1,890   0.000%, 8/01/31  –  AGM Insured   8/18 at 47.14 AA 889,736
6,025   Simi Valley Unified School District, Ventura County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007C, 0.000%, 8/01/30   No Opt. Call AA 4,033,617
2,080   Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2005A-1, 5.500%, 6/01/45   8/18 at 100.00 B- 2,082,767
53,875   Total California       38,108,858
    Colorado – 7.3%        
500   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series 2009A, 5.500%, 7/01/34   7/19 at 100.00 BBB+ 514,540
1,975   Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health Services Corporation, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 1/01/40   1/20 at 100.00 AA- 2,054,375
1,580   Colorado School of Mines Board of Trustees, Golden, Colorado, Institutional Enterprise Revenue Bonds, Series 2017B, 5.000%, 12/01/42   12/27 at 100.00 A+ 1,802,590
1,935   Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Lien Series 2013B, 5.000%, 11/15/43   11/23 at 100.00 A 2,125,443
    E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Senior Revenue Bonds, Series 2000B:        
5,140   0.000%, 9/01/24  –  NPFG Insured   No Opt. Call A 4,370,388
8,100   0.000%, 9/01/29  –  NPFG Insured   No Opt. Call A 5,517,315
4,475   0.000%, 9/01/33  –  NPFG Insured   No Opt. Call A 2,563,012
23,705   Total Colorado       18,947,663
    Connecticut – 2.6%        
2,600   Connecticut State, General Obligation Bonds, Green Series 2014G, 5.000%, 11/15/31   11/24 at 100.00 A1 2,848,716
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Principal Amount (000)   Description (1)   Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value
    Connecticut (continued)        
$ 1,000   Connecticut State, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2018C, 5.000%, 6/15/26   No Opt. Call A1 $1,129,190
2,490   Connecticut State, Special Tax Obligation Bonds, Transportation Infrastructure Purposes Series 2013A, 5.000%, 10/01/33   10/23 at 100.00 AA 2,708,448
6,090   Total Connecticut       6,686,354
    Florida – 1.6%        
    Broward County, Florida, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2017:        
1,155   5.000%, 10/01/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax)   10/27 at 100.00 A+ 1,304,399
1,040   5.000%, 10/01/47 (Alternative Minimum Tax)   10/27 at 100.00 A+ 1,170,125
1,500   Lakeland, Florida, Hospital System Revenue Bonds, Lakeland Regional Health, Series 2015, 5.000%, 11/15/45   11/24 at 100.00 A2 1,644,390
3,695   Total Florida       4,118,914
    Guam – 1.9%        
1,500   Government of Guam, Business Privilege Tax Bonds, Refunding Series 2015D, 5.000%, 11/15/39   11/25 at 100.00 A 1,633,755
1,675   Government of Guam, Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A, 6.000%, 11/01/26   5/21 at 100.00 A- 1,816,336
1,460   Guam Government Waterworks Authority, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2016, 5.000%, 1/01/46   7/26 at 100.00 A- 1,591,371
4,635   Total Guam       5,041,462
    Idaho – 1.7%        
4,000   Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Saint Luke's Health System Project, Series 2014A, 5.000%, 3/01/44   3/24 at 100.00 A- 4,305,520
    Illinois – 12.9%        
1,615   Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University, Housing and Auxiliary Facilities System Revenue Bonds, Series 1999A, 0.000%, 4/01/23  –  NPFG Insured   No Opt. Call Baa2 1,385,945
750   Chicago Board of Education, Illinois, Dedicated Capital Improvement Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2016, 6.000%, 4/01/46   4/27 at 100.00 A 879,352
735   Chicago Board of Education, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Dedicated Revenues Series 2011A, 5.000%, 12/01/41   12/21 at 100.00 BB- 738,168
760   Chicago Board of Education, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Dedicated Revenues, Refunding Series 2017C, 5.000%, 12/01/30   12/27 at 100.00 BB- 795,401
365   Chicago Board of Education, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Dedicated Revenues, Series 2016B, 6.500%, 12/01/46   12/26 at 100.00 BB- 418,659
1,340   Chicago, Illinois, General Airport Revenue Bonds, O'Hare International Airport, Senior Lien Refunding Series 2016C, 5.000%, 1/01/20   No Opt. Call A 1,402,739
435   Chicago, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Project & Refunding Series 2006A, 4.625%, 1/01/31  –  AGM Insured   9/18 at 100.00 AA 436,405
1,335   Chicago, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Project & Refunding Series 2007C, 5.000%, 1/01/27  –  NPFG Insured   9/18 at 100.00 BBB+ 1,338,511
2,245   Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Series 2013, 5.000%, 8/15/43   8/22 at 100.00 AA+ 2,430,257
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NXQ Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 2 (continued)
  Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2018
  (Unaudited)
Principal Amount (000)   Description (1)   Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value
    Illinois (continued)        
$ 1,750   Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers, Refunding Series 2008A, 5.500%, 8/15/30   8/18 at 100.00 BBB+ $1,755,320
1,315   Illinois State, General Obligation Bonds, October Series 2016, 5.000%, 2/01/19   No Opt. Call BBB 1,334,699
2,190   Illinois State, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 8/01/23   No Opt. Call BBB 2,322,714
    Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion Project, Series 2002A:        
6,350   0.000%, 12/15/31  –  NPFG Insured   No Opt. Call Baa2 3,517,709
1,350   0.000%, 6/15/35  –  NPFG Insured   No Opt. Call Baa2 620,406
5,000   0.000%, 12/15/36  –  NPFG Insured   No Opt. Call Baa2 2,125,750
9,370   0.000%, 6/15/39  –  NPFG Insured   No Opt. Call Baa2 3,468,774
5,045   Sauk Village, Illinois, General Obligation Alternate Revenue Source Bonds, Tax Increment, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 6/01/22  –  RAAI Insured   9/18 at 100.00 AA 5,053,476
1,135   Sauk Village, Illinois, General Obligation Alternate Revenue Source Bonds, Tax Increment, Series 2002B, 0.000%, 12/01/18  –  RAAI Insured   No Opt. Call AA 1,125,284
1,825   Springfield, Illinois, Electric Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2015, 5.000%, 3/01/28   3/25 at 100.00 A 2,042,649
44,910   Total Illinois       33,192,218
    Indiana – 2.1%        
1,600   Indiana Bond Bank, Special Program Bonds, Carmel Junior Waterworks Project, Series 2008B, 0.000%, 6/01/30  –  AGM Insured   No Opt. Call AA 1,059,600
2,040   Indiana Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Indiana University Health Obligation Group, Refunding 2015A, 5.000%, 12/01/40   6/25 at 100.00 AA 2,275,375
    Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, Indiana, Waterworks Project Series 2009A:        
355   5.500%, 1/01/38 (Pre-refunded 1/01/19)  –  AGC Insured   1/19 at 100.00 AA (5) 362,128
1,470   5.500%, 1/01/38  –  AGC Insured   1/19 at 100.00 AA 1,496,872
225   Whiting Redevelopment District, Indiana, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Lakefront Development Project, Series 2010, 6.000%, 1/15/19   No Opt. Call N/R 226,087
5,690   Total Indiana       5,420,062
    Iowa – 2.5%        
710   Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa, Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue Bonds, Iowa Fertilizer Company Project, Series 2016, 5.875%, 12/01/26, 144A   12/19 at 104.00 B 746,089
830   Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa, Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue Bonds, Iowa Fertilizer Company Project, Series 2018B, 5.250%, 12/01/50 (Mandatory Put 12/01/22)   12/22 at 105.00 B 884,199
2,000   Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, Private College Facility Revenue Bonds, Upper Iowa University Project, Refunding Series 2010, 5.750%, 9/01/30 (Pre-refunded 9/01/20)   9/20 at 100.00 N/R (5) 2,167,100
1,645   Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Asset Backed Settlement Revenue Bonds, Series 2005C, 5.375%, 6/01/38   9/18 at 100.00 B+ 1,648,899
1,000   Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Tobacco Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Series 2005B, 5.600%, 6/01/34   9/18 at 100.00 BB- 1,009,690
6,185   Total Iowa       6,455,977
    Kansas – 0.1%        
230   Overland Park Development Corporation, Kansas, Second Tier Revenue Bonds, Overland Park Convention Center, Series 2007B, 5.125%, 1/01/22  –  AMBAC Insured   9/18 at 100.00 BB+ 230,345
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Principal Amount (000)   Description (1)   Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value
    Kentucky – 1.3%        
$ 2,500   Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Baptist Healthcare System Obligated Group, Series 2011, 5.250%, 8/15/46   8/21 at 100.00 A $2,627,275
805   Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority, First Tier Toll Revenue Bonds, Downtown Crossing Project, Convertible Capital Appreciation Series 2013C, 0.000%, 7/01/43 (4)   7/31 at 100.00 Baa3 757,038
3,305   Total Kentucky       3,384,313
    Louisiana – 0.8%        
1,870   Jefferson Sales Tax District, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Special Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2017B, 5.000%, 12/01/42  –  AGM Insured   12/27 at 100.00 AA 2,149,808
    Maryland – 0.4%        
1,000   Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Johns Hopkins Health System Obligated Group Issue, Series 2012B, 5.000%, 7/01/27   7/22 at 100.00 AA- 1,115,030
    Massachusetts – 2.8%        
2,200   Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Assessment Bonds, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 7/01/41   7/22 at 100.00 AAA 2,414,874
1,675   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Olin College, Series 2013E, 5.000%, 11/01/43   11/23 at 100.00 A+ 1,844,812
2,250   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Partners HealthCare System, Series 2014M-4, 5.000%, 7/01/44   7/23 at 100.00 AA- 2,459,475
400   Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group Issue, Series 2017L, 3.625%, 7/01/37   7/27 at 100.00 A- 390,060
6,525   Total Massachusetts       7,109,221
    Michigan – 0.4%        
355   Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, Michigan, Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Senior Lien Series 2012A, 5.250%, 7/01/39   7/22 at 100.00 A 381,810
385   Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Facilities Program, Refunding Series 2015-I, 5.000%, 4/15/38   10/25 at 100.00 Aa2 433,148
250   Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, Michigan, Hospital Revenue Bonds, William Beaumont Hospital, Refunding Series 2009V, 8.250%, 9/01/39 (Pre-refunded 9/01/18)   9/18 at 100.00 Aaa (5) 252,737
990   Total Michigan       1,067,695
    Mississippi – 0.5%        
1,170   Warren County, Mississippi, Gulf Opportunity Zone Revenue Bonds, International Paper Company Project, Series 2008A, 6.500%, 9/01/32   9/18 at 100.00 BBB 1,179,103
    Missouri – 0.1%        
270   Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District, Mass Transit Sales Tax Appropriation Bonds, Refunding Combined Lien Series 2013A, 5.000%, 10/01/28   10/18 at 100.00 AA+ 272,403
    Nebraska – 0.9%        
545   Douglas County Hospital Authority 3, Nebraska, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Nebraska Methodist Health System, Refunding Series 2015, 4.125%, 11/01/36   11/25 at 100.00 A- 559,371
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NXQ Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 2 (continued)
  Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2018
  (Unaudited)
Principal Amount (000)   Description (1)   Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value
    Nebraska (continued)        
$ 305   Madison County Hospital Authority 1, Nebraska, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Faith Regional Health Services Project, Series 2018, 5.000%, 7/01/27   7/25 at 100.00 BBB $335,549
1,000   Nebraska Public Power District, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2015A-2, 5.000%, 1/01/40   1/22 at 100.00 A+ 1,076,210
500   Southeast Community College Area, Nebraska, Certificates of Participation, Series 2018, 3.500%, 12/15/42   6/28 at 100.00 Aa1 487,140
2,350   Total Nebraska       2,458,270
    Nevada – 4.3%        
990   Carson City, Nevada, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Project, Series 2017A, 5.000%, 9/01/37   9/27 at 100.00 BBB+ 1,099,751
1,325   Clark County Water Reclamation District, Nevada, General Obligation Water Bonds, Series 2009A, 5.250%, 7/01/38 (Pre-refunded 7/01/19)   7/19 at 100.00 AAA (5) 1,373,058
1,250   Clark County, Nevada, Airport Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust Series 2016-XG0028, 16.163%, 7/01/42, 144A (IF)   1/20 at 100.00 Aa3 1,554,438
1,000   Clark County, Nevada, Passenger Facility Charge Revenue Bonds, Las Vegas-McCarran International Airport, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 7/01/42   1/20 at 100.00 Aa3 1,050,800
3,000   Las Vegas Valley Water District, Nevada, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2015, 5.000%, 6/01/34   12/24 at 100.00 AA+ 3,399,870
2,500   North Las Vegas, Nevada, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 5/01/36  –  NPFG Insured   9/18 at 100.00 BBB 2,501,750
10,065   Total Nevada       10,979,667
    New Jersey – 3.1%        
2,000   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction Bonds, Refunding Series 2016BBB, 5.500%, 6/15/31   12/26 at 100.00 A- 2,270,020
2,165   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facilities Construction Financing Program Bonds, Refunding Series 2011GG, 5.000%, 9/01/22   3/21 at 100.00 A- 2,289,098
1,250   New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Facility Construction Bonds, Series 2005K, 5.500%, 12/15/19  –  AMBAC Insured   No Opt. Call A- 1,310,737
2,000   New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation System Bonds, Series 2015AA, 5.250%, 6/15/29   6/25 at 100.00 A- 2,196,120
7,415   Total New Jersey       8,065,975
    New Mexico – 1.1%        
800   New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Haverland Carter Lifestyle Group, Series 2013, 5.000%, 7/01/42   7/22 at 100.00 BBB 834,664
1,000   New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, St Anthony, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 9/01/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax)   9/18 at 100.00 N/R 1,000,570
1,000   New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Refunding Sub-Series 2014A, 5.000%, 11/01/39 (Mandatory Put 8/01/19)   8/19 at 100.00 Aa2 1,034,210
2,800   Total New Mexico       2,869,444
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Principal Amount (000)   Description (1)   Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value
    New York – 1.6%        
    Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation, New York, Revenue Bonds, Senior Fiscal 2012 Series 2011A:        
$ 25   5.250%, 2/15/47 (Pre-refunded 2/15/21)   2/21 at 100.00 Aa3 (5) $27,235
475   5.250%, 2/15/47   2/21 at 100.00 AA- 510,501
1,250   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, Transportation Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012F, 5.000%, 11/15/26   11/22 at 100.00 AA- 1,389,975
1,005   New York City Transitional Finance Authority, New York, Building Aid Revenue Bonds, Fiscal Series 2009-S1, 5.500%, 7/15/31   7/18 at 100.00 AA 1,007,894
1,135   Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special Project Bonds, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Eighth Series 2010, 6.000%, 12/01/42   12/20 at 100.00 Baa1 1,244,142
3,890   Total New York       4,179,747
    Ohio – 2.8%        
    Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2:        
2,475   5.875%, 6/01/30   8/18 at 100.00 B- 2,487,375
875   5.750%, 6/01/34   8/18 at 100.00 B- 876,094
2,115   5.875%, 6/01/47   8/18 at 100.00 B- 2,124,052
1,105   Ohio Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds, Infrastructure Project, Junior Lien Series 2013A-1, 5.000%, 2/15/48   2/23 at 100.00 Aa3 1,201,566
1,000   Ohio Water Development Authority, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, FirstEnergy Nuclear Generating Corporation Project, Series 2005B, 4.000%, 1/01/34 (Mandatory Put 7/01/21) (6)   No Opt. Call N/R 500,000
7,570   Total Ohio       7,189,087
    Oklahoma – 0.2%        
450   Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Health System Revenue Bonds, OU Medicine Project, Series 2018B, 5.000%, 8/15/38   8/28 at 100.00 Baa3 501,795
    Oregon – 1.1%        
915   Beaverton School District 48J, Washington and Multnomah Counties, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Convertible Deferred Interest Series 2017D, 5.000%, 6/15/36   6/27 at 100.00 AA+ 1,063,147
60   Clackamas Community College District, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Deferred Interest Series 2017A, 0.000%, 6/15/40 (4)   6/27 at 100.00 Aa1 62,277
500   Lake Oswego, Oregon, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013, 5.000%, 6/01/26   6/23 at 100.00 AAA 566,820
1,090   Oregon Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Reed College, Series 2017A, 4.000%, 7/01/41   7/27 at 100.00 Aa2 1,143,759
2,565   Total Oregon       2,836,003
    Pennsylvania – 4.3%        
1,255   Delaware River Port Authority, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, Series 2013, 5.000%, 1/01/37   1/24 at 100.00 A 1,384,616
2,250   Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Carnegie Mellon University, Series 2009, 5.000%, 8/01/21   2/19 at 100.00 AA 2,292,997
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NXQ Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 2 (continued)
  Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2018
  (Unaudited)
Principal Amount (000)   Description (1)   Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value
    Pennsylvania (continued)        
    Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Motor License Fund-Enhanced Subordinate Special Revenue Bonds, Series 2010B-2:        
$ 555   5.000%, 12/01/30 (Pre-refunded 12/01/20)   12/20 at 100.00 N/R (5) $597,125
300   5.000%, 12/01/30 (Pre-refunded 12/01/20)   12/20 at 100.00 N/R (5) 321,663
645   5.000%, 12/01/30 (Pre-refunded 12/01/20)   12/20 at 100.00 A2 (5) 693,956
2,970   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2015A, 5.000%, 7/01/40   7/24 at 100.00 A+ 3,309,174
2,500   State Public School Building Authority, Pennsylvania, School Revenue Bonds, Harrisburg School District, Refunding Series 2009A, 4.750%, 11/15/29 (Pre-refunded 5/15/19)  –  AGC Insured   5/19 at 100.00 AA (5) 2,568,125
10,475   Total Pennsylvania       11,167,656
    Puerto Rico – 0.4%        
1,035   Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority, Capital Fund Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 5.000%, 12/01/20   9/18 at 100.00 AA- 1,078,977
    South Carolina – 1.9%        
1,500   Richland County School District 2, South Carolina, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012B., 3.050%, 5/01/27   5/23 at 100.00 Aa1 1,518,825
3,400   South Carolina Public Service Authority, Revenue Obligation Bonds, Santee Cooper Electric System, Series 2008A, 5.500%, 1/01/38 (Pre-refunded 1/01/19)  –  BHAC Insured   1/19 at 100.00 AA+ (5) 3,468,272
4,900   Total South Carolina       4,987,097
    South Dakota – 0.3%        
600   South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sanford Health, Series 2015, 5.000%, 11/01/35   11/25 at 100.00 A+ 668,364
    Tennessee – 0.9%        
2,020   Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Tennessee, Airport Revenue Bonds, Improvement Series 2015A, 5.000%, 7/01/45   7/25 at 100.00 A+ 2,266,420
    Texas – 10.3%        
250   Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2011, 6.000%, 1/01/41 (Pre-refunded 1/01/21)   1/21 at 100.00 BBB+ (5) 274,535
240   Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2015A, 5.000%, 1/01/35   7/25 at 100.00 BBB+ 264,667
2,000   Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Texas, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2008, 5.250%, 12/01/48 (Pre-refunded 12/01/18)   12/18 at 100.00 AA+ (5) 2,031,420
5,560   Grand Parkway Transportation Corporation, Texas, System Toll Revenue Bonds, First Tier Series 2013A, 5.500%, 4/01/53   10/23 at 100.00 A- 6,229,591
1,160   Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Houston Methodist Hospital System, Series 2015, 5.000%, 12/01/45   6/25 at 100.00 AA 1,286,997
1,250   Harris County Flood Control District, Texas, Contract Tax Bonds, Refunding Series 2017A, 4.000%, 10/01/35   10/27 at 100.00 AAA 1,324,287
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Principal Amount (000)   Description (1)   Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value
    Texas (continued)        
    Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Junior Lien Series 2001H:        
$ 630   0.000%, 11/15/24  –  NPFG Insured   No Opt. Call Baa2 $503,553
12,480   0.000%, 11/15/41  –  NPFG Insured   11/31 at 53.78 Baa2 3,805,651
575   Houston, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax and Special Revenue Bonds, Convention and Entertainment Project, Series 2001B, 0.000%, 9/01/24  –  AMBAC Insured   No Opt. Call A2 485,352
2,255   Love Field Airport Modernization Corporation, Texas, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Southwest Airlines Company, Series 2010, 5.250%, 11/01/40   11/20 at 100.00 A3 2,401,169
1,025   North Texas Tollway Authority, System Revenue Bonds, Refunding First Tier, Series 2015B, 5.000%, 1/01/40   1/23 at 100.00 A1 1,116,440
200   Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Texas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Scott & White Healthcare Project, Series 2016A, 4.000%, 11/15/42   5/26 at 100.00 AA- 203,508
5,000   Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corporation III, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, Series 2012, 5.000%, 12/15/26   12/22 at 100.00 A3 5,472,500
2,000   Wylie Independent School District, Collin County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, School Building Series 2010, 0.000%, 8/15/31   No Opt. Call AAA 1,089,940
34,625   Total Texas       26,489,610
    Virginia – 1.8%        
1,500   Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Virginia, Dulles Toll Road Second Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2009C, 6.500%, 10/01/41  –  AGC Insured   10/26 at 100.00 AA 1,900,935
    Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Elizabeth River Crossing, Opco LLC Project, Series 2012:        
1,000   5.250%, 1/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax)   7/22 at 100.00 BBB 1,080,970
410   6.000%, 1/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax)   7/22 at 100.00 BBB 454,186
1,010   5.500%, 1/01/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax)   7/22 at 100.00 BBB 1,092,911
3,920   Total Virginia       4,529,002
    Washington – 3.7%        
855   Port of Seattle, Washington, Revenue Bonds, Refunding First Lien Series 2016A, 5.000%, 10/01/19   No Opt. Call Aa2 890,329
860   Snohomish County School District 306 Lakewood, Washington, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014, 5.000%, 12/01/28   6/24 at 100.00 Aa1 986,093
4,000   Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health Initiative, Series 2013A, 5.750%, 1/01/45   1/23 at 100.00 BBB+ 4,381,720
990   Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Series 2011A, 5.625%, 1/01/35   1/21 at 100.00 A+ 1,055,449
2,185   Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, PeaceHealth, Refunding Series 2009, 5.000%, 11/01/28   11/19 at 100.00 A+ 2,266,020
8,890   Total Washington       9,579,611
    Wisconsin – 2.9%        
2,000   Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Gundersen Lutheran, Series 2011A, 5.250%, 10/15/39   10/21 at 100.00 AA- 2,151,300
2,355   Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc., Series 2016, 5.000%, 12/01/41   11/26 at 100.00 AA- 2,642,522
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NXQ Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 2 (continued)
  Portfolio of Investments June 30, 2018
  (Unaudited)
Principal Amount (000)   Description (1)   Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value
    Wisconsin (continued)        
$ 1,645   Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Mercy Alliance, Inc., Series 2012, 5.000%, 6/01/39   6/22 at 100.00 A3 $1,745,542
1,000   Wisconsin State, General Fund Annual Appropriation Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2009A, 6.000%, 5/01/36 (Pre-refunded 5/01/19)   5/19 at 100.00 Aa2 (5) 1,037,110
7,000   Total Wisconsin       7,576,474
$ 287,720   Total Municipal Bonds (cost $235,822,466)       256,134,850
    
Principal Amount (000)   Description (1) Coupon Maturity Ratings (3) Value
    CORPORATE BONDS – 0.1%        
    Transportation – 0.1%        
$ 316   Las Vegas Monorail Company, Senior Interest Bonds (7), (8) 5.500% 7/15/19 N/R $203,926
87   Las Vegas Monorail Company, Senior Interest Bonds (7), (8) 5.500% 7/15/55 N/R 43,858
$ 403   Total Corporate Bonds (cost $24,528)       247,784
 
    Total Long-Term Investments (cost $235,846,994)       256,382,634
    Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.6%       1,628,862
    Net Assets – 100%       $ 258,011,496
Fair Value Measurements
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. A three-tier hierarchy 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 the reporting entity’s own 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, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3  –     Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including management’s assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of the Fund’s fair value measurements as of the end of the reporting period:
  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Long-Term Investments:        
Municipal Bonds $ — $256,134,850 $  — $256,134,850
Corporate Bonds  —  — 247,784 247,784
Total $ — $256,134,850 $247,784 $256,382,634
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Income Tax Information
The following information is presented on an income tax basis. Differences between amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to timing differences in recognizing taxable market discount, timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on investment transactions and the treatment of investments in inverse floating rate securities reflected as financing transactions, if any. To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities presented in the annual report, based on their federal tax basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences do not impact the net asset value of the Fund.
The table below presents the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the Fund's investment portfolio, as determined on a federal income tax basis, as of June 30, 2018.
Tax cost of investments $234,874,927
Gross unrealized:  
Appreciation $ 22,478,624
Depreciation (970,917)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments $ 21,507,707
(1) All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets.  
(2) Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.  
(3) 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.  
(4) Step-up coupon bond, a bond with a coupon that increases ("steps up"), usually at regular intervals, while the bond is outstanding. The rate shown is the coupon as of the end of the reporting period.  
(5) Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest.  
(6) As of, or subsequent to, the end of the reporting period, this security is non-income producing. Non-income producing, in the case of a fixed-income security, generally denotes that the issuer has (1) defaulted on the payment of principal or interest, (2) is under the protection of the Federal Bankruptcy Court or (3) the Fund’s Adviser has concluded that the issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations and has ceased accruing additional income on the Fund’s records.  
(7) During January 2010, Las Vegas Monorail Company (“Las Vegas Monorail”) filed for federal bankruptcy protection. During March 2012, Las Vegas Monorail emerged from federal bankruptcy with the acceptance of a reorganization plan assigned by the Federal Bankruptcy Court. Under the reorganization plan, the Fund surrendered its Las Vegas Monorail Project Revenue Bonds, First Tier, Series 2000 and in turn received two senior interest corporate bonds: the first with an annual coupon rate of 5.500% maturing on July 15, 2019 and the second with an annual coupon rate of 3.000% (5.500% after December 31, 2015) maturing on July 15, 2055. The Fund was not accruing income for either senior interest corporate bond. On January 18, 2017, the Fund's Adviser determined it was likely that this senior interest corporate bond would fulfill its obligation on the security maturing on July 15, 2019, and therefore began accruing income on the Fund's records.  
(8) Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by, or at the discretion of the Board. For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment classified as Level 3.  
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.  
ETM Escrowed to maturity.  
IF Inverse floating rate security issued by a tender option bond (“TOB”) trust, the interest rate on which varies inversely with the Securities Industry Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) short-term rate, which resets weekly, or a similar short-term rate, and is reduced by the expenses related to the TOB trust.  
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Item 2. Controls and Procedures.

 

  a. The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of the controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rule 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).

 

  b. There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the registrant’s last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 3. Exhibits.

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

 

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant)    Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 2   
By (Signature and Title)    /s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman                                                       
   Gifford R. Zimmerman   
   Vice President and Secretary   

Date: August 29, 2018

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/ Cedric H. Antosiewicz                                                        
   Cedric H. Antosiewicz   
   Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)   
Date: August 29, 2018      
By (Signature and Title)    /s/ Stephen D. Foy                                                                    
   Stephen D. Foy   
   Vice President and Controller (principal financial officer)   
Date: August 29, 2018