The municipal bond market posted negative returns during the quarter as rate volatility increased. Technicals weakened amid ...

Nuveen All-American Municipal Bond Fund earns an Average ... it also tends to indicate higher credit risk. The portfolio has a lower average credit rating of BBB, compared with the category ...

Nuveen VA Municipal Bond Fund earns an Above Average ... Higher yields tend to indicate higher credit risk. The portfolio has a lower average credit rating of BBB, compared with the typical ...

Bonds with triple-A ratings are considered the safest investments available. As you scan down the chart, credit quality decreases and risk increases. Debt rated below BBB- will pay a higher rate ...