Nuveen Senior Income Fund
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- Nuveen Senior Income Fund (NYSE: NSL) is a close-ended fixed income mutual fund that seeks a high level of current income through investments primarily in adjustable-rate, U.S. dollar-denominated senior loans; secured senior loans issued by companies in the United States; and other fixed income securities, including floating rate loans and debt instruments in the leveraged loan market. The fund targets income-focused investors and provides exposure to the broadly syndicated senior loan sector with an emphasis on downside risk mitigation and diversification across below-investment-grade credits. Launched on October 26, 1999 by Nuveen Investments, Inc. and managed by Symphony Asset Management LLC, the fund is domiciled in the United States. In a major strategic reorganization completed in July 2023, Nuveen Senior Income Fund merged into Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund (NYSE: JFR), along with Nuveen Floating Rate Income Opportunity Fund (JRO) and Nuveen Short Duration Credit Opportunities Fund (JSD), creating the largest listed senior loan closed-end fund with approximately $2 billion in consolidated assets. This merger, approved by shareholders following board proposals in January 2023, aimed to achieve lower net operating expenses, enhanced earnings potential, increased liquidity through higher trading volume, and operational efficiencies for common shares. Post-merger, the combined entity's portfolio emphasizes senior loans, high-yield debt, and structured credit opportunities while maintaining a focus on income generation and risk-adjusted returns. The fund operates within the asset management industry, specifically the closed-end fund segment sponsored by Nuveen, a TIAA investment manager overseeing over $1 trillion in assets globally across traditional and alternative investments. Its investments are concentrated in U.S. fixed income markets, serving institutional and individual investors seeking regular distributions from senior loan exposures. Headquartered in the United States with Nuveen's operations spanning 27 countries, the fund trades on the NYSE and focuses on liquid, broadly syndicated loans without international geographic diversification beyond U.S. dollar-denominated assets.