Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund 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 811-22271

Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund 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: February 28

Date of reporting period: November 30, 2017

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.

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-Q, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-Q unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1. Schedule of Investments

 

 

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Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund 2
Portfolio of Investments November 30, 2017 (Unaudited)
Principal Amount (000)   Description (1)   Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value
    LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 97.6% (98.6% of Total Investments)        
    MUNICIPAL BONDS – 97.6% (98.6% of Total Investments)        
    Consumer Staples  – 5.5% (5.5% of Total Investments)        
$ 1,180   District of Columbia Tobacco Settlement Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001, 6.500%, 5/15/33   No Opt. Call Baa1 $1,326,709
100   Erie County Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation, New York, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 6/01/38   2/18 at 100.00 BB+ 100,006
    New York Counties Tobacco Trust VI, New York, Tobacco Settlement Pass-Through Bonds, Series 2016A-1:        
120   5.625%, 6/01/35   No Opt. Call BBB 131,794
380   5.750%, 6/01/43   No Opt. Call BBB 417,289
1,780   Total Consumer Staples       1,975,798
    Education and Civic Organizations – 14.6% (14.8% of Total Investments)        
1,200   Albany Industrial Development Agency, New York, Revenue Bonds, Brighter Choice Charter Schools, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 4/01/37   2/18 at 100.00 B 1,063,704
145   Buffalo and Erie County Industrial Land Development Corporation, New York, Revenue Bonds, Enterprise Charter School Project, Series 2011A, 6.000%, 12/01/19   No Opt. Call B+ 149,154
    Build New York City Resource Corporation, New York, Revenue Bonds, South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and the Arts Project, Series 2013A:        
50   5.000%, 4/15/33   4/23 at 100.00 BB+ 51,634
75   5.000%, 4/15/43   4/23 at 100.00 BB+ 76,479
100   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, General Revenue Bonds, Saint Johns University, Series 2013A, 5.000%, 7/01/44   7/23 at 100.00 A- 110,519
200   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Revenue Bonds, New York University, Series 2015A, 5.000%, 7/01/35   7/25 at 100.00 Aa2 230,726
1,000   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Revenue Bonds, Non State Supported Debt, Cornell University, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 7/01/40   7/20 at 100.00 Aa1 1,078,580
165   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Revenue Bonds, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology, Series 2016A, 144A, 5.500%, 12/01/36   12/26 at 100.00 BB- 168,163
145   Glen Cove Local Economic Assistance Corporation, New York, Revenue Bonds, Garvies Point Public Improvement Project, Capital Appreciation Series 2016C, 0.000%, 1/01/55 (4)   1/34 at 100.00 N/R 118,791
100   Hempstead Town Local Development Corporation, New York, Revenue Bonds, Adelphi University Project, Series 2013, 5.000%, 9/01/38   9/23 at 100.00 A- 111,871
4,895   New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, Revenue Bonds, Yankee Stadium Project PILOT, Series 2009A, 0.000%, 3/01/40  –  AGC Insured   No Opt. Call AA 2,119,046
8,075   Total Education and Civic Organizations       5,278,667
    Financials – 1.1% (1.1% of Total Investments)        
300   New York Liberty Development Corporation, Revenue Bonds, Goldman Sachs Headquarters Issue, Series 2007, 5.500%, 10/01/37   No Opt. Call A 394,422

Principal Amount (000)   Description (1)   Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value
    Health Care – 0.6% (0.6% of Total Investments)        
$ 50   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Highland Hospital of Rochester Revenue Bonds, Series 2010, 5.000%, 7/01/26   7/20 at 100.00 A $53,583
155   Yonkers Industrial Development Agency, New York, Revenue Bonds, St. John's Riverside Hospital, Series 2001B, 7.125%, 7/01/31   2/18 at 100.00 BB- 155,099
205   Total Health Care       208,682
    Housing/Multifamily – 4.2% (4.2% of Total Investments)        
1,000   New York State Housing Finance Agency, Affordable Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A, 5.250%, 11/01/41   5/19 at 100.00 Aa2 1,043,140
450   New York State Housing Finance Agency, Affordable Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2009B, 4.500%, 11/01/29   5/19 at 100.00 Aa2 459,576
1,450   Total Housing/Multifamily       1,502,716
    Industrials – 2.1% (2.1% of Total Investments)        
105   Build New York City Resource Corporation, New York, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Pratt Paper NY, Inc. Project, Series 2014, 144A, 5.000%, 1/01/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax)   1/25 at 100.00 N/R 120,529
580   New York Liberty Development Corporation, New York, Liberty Revenue Bonds, 3 World Trade Center Project, Class 1 Series 2014, 144A, 5.000%, 11/15/44   11/24 at 100.00 N/R 623,970
685   Total Industrials       744,499
    Tax Obligation/General – 6.9% (7.0% of Total Investments)        
1,000   Nassau County, New York, General Obligation Bonds, General Improvement Series 2016C, 5.000%, 4/01/35   4/26 at 100.00 A+ 1,149,510
1,150   New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal 2017 Series B-1, 5.000%, 12/01/41   12/26 at 100.00 AA 1,335,001
2,150   Total Tax Obligation/General       2,484,511
    Tax Obligation/Limited – 12.8% (13.0% of Total Investments)        
1,800   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, State Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2015B. Group A,B&C, 5.000%, 3/15/35   9/25 at 100.00 AAA 2,098,332
540   Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation, New York, Revenue Bonds, Second Indenture Fiscal 2017 Series A, 5.000%, 2/15/45   2/27 at 100.00 Aa3 624,343
1,500   New York City Transitional Finance Authority, New York, Building Aid Revenue Bonds, Fiscal Series 2009-S5, 5.250%, 1/15/39   1/19 at 100.00 AA 1,560,015
300   New York City Transitional Finance Authority, New York, Future Tax Secured Bonds, Subordinate Fiscal 2014 Series D-1, 5.000%, 2/01/35   2/24 at 100.00 AAA 342,921
4,140   Total Tax Obligation/Limited       4,625,611
    Transportation – 14.5% (14.6% of Total Investments)        
1,000   Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, California, Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013A, 5.000%, 1/15/42  –  AGM Insured   1/24 at 100.00 AA 1,119,820
2,000   New York City Industrial Development Agency, New York, Civic Facility Revenue Bonds, Bronx Parking Development Company, LLC Project, Series 2007, 5.750%, 10/01/37 (5)   2/18 at 100.00 N/R 620,000
155   New York Liberty Development Corporation, New York, Liberty Revenue Bonds, 4 World Trade Center Project, Series 2011, 5.000%, 11/15/44   11/21 at 100.00 A+ 169,111

Principal Amount (000)   Description (1)   Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value
    Transportation (continued)        
    New York Transportation Development Corporation, New York, Special Facility Revenue Bonds, American Airlines, Inc. John F Kennedy International Airport Project, Refunding Series 2016:        
$ 220   5.000%, 8/01/26 (Alternative Minimum Tax)   8/21 at 100.00 BB $235,761
420   5.000%, 8/01/31 (Alternative Minimum Tax)   8/21 at 100.00 BB 447,233
645   New York Transportation Development Corporation, Special Facilities Bonds, LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment Project, Series 2016A, 5.000%, 7/01/46 (Alternative Minimum Tax)   7/24 at 100.00 BBB 706,127
1,050   Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Consolidated Revenue Bonds, Two Hundred Fifth Series 2017, 5.000%, 11/15/47   11/27 at 100.00 AA- 1,232,395
    Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special Project Bonds, JFK International Air Terminal LLC Project, Eighth Series 2010:        
180   6.500%, 12/01/28   2/18 at 100.00 Baa1 189,351
140   6.000%, 12/01/36   12/20 at 100.00 Baa1 155,708
290   Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, New York, General Purpose Revenue Bonds, MTA Bridges & Tunnels, Series 2017C-2, 5.000%, 11/15/42   11/27 at 100.00 AA- 341,197
6,100   Total Transportation       5,216,703
    U.S. Guaranteed – 19.2% (19.4% of Total Investments) (6)        
290   Albany Capital Resource Corporation, New York, St. Peter's Hospital Project, Series 2011, 6.000%, 11/15/25 (Pre-refunded 11/15/20)   11/20 at 100.00 N/R (6) 326,140
    Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Orange Regional Medical Center Obligated Group Revenue Bonds, Series 2008:        
235   6.500%, 12/01/21 (Pre-refunded 12/01/18)   12/18 at 100.00 Baa3 (6) 244,318
140   6.125%, 12/01/29 (Pre-refunded 12/01/18)   12/18 at 100.00 Baa3 (6) 146,591
245   6.250%, 12/01/37 (Pre-refunded 12/01/18)   12/18 at 100.00 Baa3 (6) 256,836
1,500   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Revenue Bonds, North Shore Long Island Jewish Obligated Group, Series 2009A, 5.500%, 5/01/37 (Pre-refunded 5/01/19)   5/19 at 100.00 A (6) 1,582,635
1,200   Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, State Personal Income Tax Revenue Bonds, Education Series 2009A, 5.000%, 3/15/38 (Pre-refunded 3/15/19)   3/19 at 100.00 AAA 1,252,572
1,200   Guam Government, Limited Obligation Section 30 Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A, 5.750%, 12/01/34 (Pre-refunded 12/01/19)   12/19 at 100.00 BBB+ (6) 1,297,236
1,325   Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, New York, General Purpose Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2008A, 5.000%, 11/15/33 (Pre-refunded 5/15/18)   5/18 at 100.00 AA- (6) 1,347,445
400   Yonkers, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2011A, 5.000%, 10/01/24 (Pre-refunded 10/01/21)  –  AGM Insured   10/21 at 100.00 AA (6) 448,988
6,535   Total U.S. Guaranteed       6,902,761
    Utilities – 5.5% (5.6% of Total Investments)        
25   Guam Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 10/01/34   10/22 at 100.00 BBB 26,439
285   Long Island Power Authority, New York, Electric System General Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A, 5.000%, 9/01/44   9/24 at 100.00 A- 317,886
605   Niagara Area Development Corporation, New York, Solid Waste Disposal Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds, Covanta Energy Project, Series 2012A, 144A, 5.250%, 11/01/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax)   2/18 at 100.00 BB+ 605,399

Principal Amount (000)   Description (1)   Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value
    Utilities (continued)        
$ 905   Utility Debt Securitization Authority, New York, Restructuring Bonds, Series 2013TE, 5.000%, 12/15/41   12/23 at 100.00 AAA $ 1,036,370
1,820   Total Utilities       1,986,094
    Water and Sewer – 10.6% (10.7% of Total Investments)        
900   New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, New York, Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Second Generation Resolution, Fiscal 2012 Series BB, 5.000%, 6/15/44   12/21 at 100.00 AA+ 1,000,359
1,000   New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, New York, Water and Sewer System Second General Resolution Revenue Bonds, Fiscal 2018 Series AA, 5.000%, 6/15/38   6/27 at 100.00 AA+ 1,174,670
400   New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, State Clean Water and Drinking Water Revolving Funds Revenue Bonds, New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Projects, Second Resolution Series 2017E, 5.000%, 6/15/42 (WI/DD, Settling 12/14/17)   6/27 at 100.00 AAA 467,884
1,000   New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, State Clean Water and Drinking Water Revolving Funds Revenue Bonds, New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Projects-Second Resolution Bonds, Subordinated SRF, 5.000%, 6/15/42   6/27 at 100.00 AAA 1,178,320
3,300   Total Water and Sewer       3,821,233
$ 36,540   Total Long-Term Investments (cost $32,903,724)       35,141,697
    
Principal Amount (000)   Description (1)   Optional Call Provisions (2) Ratings (3) Value
    SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 1.4% (1.4% of Total Investments)        
    MUNICIPAL BONDS – 1.4% (1.4% of Total Investments)        
    Transportation – 1.4% (1.4% of Total Investments)        
$ 295   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, Transportation Revenue Bonds, Variable Rate Demand Obligations, Series 2015E-2, 1.010%, 11/15/50 (7)   2/18 at 100.00 VMIG-1 $295,000
205   Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, Transportation Revenue Bonds, Variable Rate Demand Obligations, Series 2015E-5, 0.950%, 11/15/45 (7)   2/18 at 100.00 VMIG-1 205,000
$ 500   Total Short-Term Investments (cost $500,000)       500,000
    Total Investments (cost $33,403,724) – 99.0%       35,641,697
    Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.0%       361,841
    Net Assets – 100%       $ 36,003,538
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 $ — $35,141,697 $ — $35,141,697
Short-Term Investments:        
Municipal Bonds  — 500,000  — 500,000
Total $ — $35,641,697 $ — $35,641,697
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 November 30, 2017.
Tax cost of investments $33,201,298
Gross unrealized:  
Appreciation $ 2,991,203
Depreciation (550,804)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments $ 2,440,399
(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) 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.  
(6) 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. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency securities are not rated by national ratings agencies and are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of the U.S. Government or agency.  
(7) Investment has a maturity of greater than one year, but has variable rate and/or demand features which qualify it as a short-term investment. The rate disclosed, as well as the reference rate and spread, where applicable, is that in effect at the end of the reporting period. This rate changes periodically based on market conditions or a specified market index.  
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.  
WI/DD Investment, or portion of investment, purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.  

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 New York Municipal Value Fund 2   
By (Signature and Title)    /s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman                                                       
   Gifford R. Zimmerman   
   Vice President and Secretary   

Date: January 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: January 29, 2018      
By (Signature and Title)    /s/ Stephen D. Foy                                                                    
   Stephen D. Foy   
   Vice President and Controller (principal financial officer)   
Date: January 29, 2018