NUV: Conservative Municipal Bond CEF Rates As A Hold

  • I maintain a Hold rating on the Nuveen Municipal Value Fund, as its portfolio offers stability but limited upside due to average bond prices near par. NUV's high allocation to tax-receipt-backed bonds and zero-coupon bonds extends duration and reduces reinvestment risk but may face challenges if state tax rates rise. The fund's low non-investment-grade and non-rated exposure is a positive, and its distribution coverage remains strong, though slightly down from last year.