NBB: An Oddity, But Possibly Not Worth It

  • Nuveen Taxable Municipal Income Fund invests in long-tenor, taxable municipal bonds, using leverage to boost returns, but exposes investors to interest rate risk. Unlike traditional muni funds, NBB's income is taxable, removing the usual federal tax advantage and raising questions about its appeal versus tax-free alternatives. A significant portion of NBB's distributions is classified as return of capital—a structure I find puzzling and potentially unattractive.