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 811-21154
 
Nuveen Connecticut Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 3
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
Nuveen Investments
        333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606         
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
 

Kevin J. McCarthy
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:             5/31          
 
Date of reporting period:          8/31/11         
 
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
 

 
           
   
Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)  
     
   
Nuveen Connecticut Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 3 (NGO)  
     
   
August 31, 2011  
     
Principal  
   
Optional Call  
   
Amount (000)  
 
Description (1)  
Provisions (2)  
Ratings (3)  
Value  
   
Consumer Staples – 3.0% (1.9% of Total Investments)  
     
$    2,055  
 
Puerto Rico, The Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Refunding Bonds,  
5/12 at 100.00  
BBB  
$   1,916,575  
   
Series 2002, 5.375%, 5/15/33  
     
   
Education and Civic Organizations – 32.2% (20.4% of Total Investments)  
     
350  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Canterbury School,  
7/16 at 100.00  
N/R  
321,111  
   
Series 2006B, 5.000%, 7/01/36 – RAAI Insured  
     
250  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Chase Collegiate  
7/17 at 100.00  
N/R  
243,843  
   
School, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 7/01/27 – RAAI Insured  
     
1,000  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Connecticut College,  
7/17 at 100.00  
A2  
966,570  
   
Series 2007G, 4.500%, 7/01/37 – NPFG Insured  
     
800  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Fairfield University,  
7/20 at 100.00  
A–  
826,192  
   
Series 2010-O, 5.000%, 7/01/35  
     
400  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Loomis Chaffee School,  
No Opt. Call  
A2  
474,672  
   
Series 2005F, 5.250%, 7/01/19 – AMBAC Insured  
     
1,000  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Quinnipiac University,  
7/16 at 100.00  
A–  
1,012,990  
   
Series 2006H, 5.000%, 7/01/36 – AMBAC Insured  
     
1,300  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Quinnipiac University,  
7/17 at 100.00  
A–  
1,371,474  
   
Series 2007-I, 5.000%, 7/01/25 – NPFG Insured  
     
   
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Renbrook School,  
     
   
Series 2007A:  
     
135  
 
5.000%, 7/01/30 – AMBAC Insured  
7/17 at 100.00  
N/R  
136,968  
215  
 
5.000%, 7/01/37 – AMBAC Insured  
7/17 at 100.00  
N/R  
208,615  
1,160  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sacred Heart  
7/21 at 100.00  
BBB  
1,189,406  
   
University, Series 2011G, 5.625%, 7/01/41  
     
750  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of  
7/12 at 101.00  
BBB–  
760,718  
   
Hartford, Series 2002E, 5.500%, 7/01/22 – RAAI Insured  
     
650  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of  
7/16 at 100.00  
BBB–  
605,631  
   
Hartford, Series 2006G, 5.250%, 7/01/36 – RAAI Insured  
     
800  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Wesleyan University,  
7/20 at 100.00  
AA  
850,728  
   
Series 2010G, 5.000%, 7/01/35  
     
3,000  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Yale University,  
7/16 at 100.00  
AAA  
3,143,250  
   
Series 2007Z-1, 5.000%, 7/01/42 (UB)  
     
5,050  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Yale University,  
7/17 at 100.00  
AAA  
5,346,082  
   
Series 2007Z-3, 5.050%, 7/01/42 (UB) (4)  
     
   
University of Connecticut, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006A:  
     
850  
 
5.000%, 2/15/19 – FGIC Insured  
2/16 at 100.00  
AA  
962,829  
490  
 
5.000%, 2/15/23 – FGIC Insured  
2/16 at 100.00  
AA  
535,413  
535  
 
University of Connecticut, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 2/15/28  
2/20 at 100.00  
AA  
593,085  
175  
 
University of Connecticut, Student Fee Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2010A, 5.000%, 11/15/27  
11/19 at 100.00  
Aa2  
194,430  
500  
 
University of Connecticut, Student Fee Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.250%, 11/15/22 –  
11/12 at 101.00  
Aa2  
526,525  
   
FGIC Insured  
     
19,410  
 
Total Education and Civic Organizations  
   
20,270,532  
   
Health Care – 23.0% (14.6% of Total Investments)  
     
   
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Bristol Hospital,  
     
   
Series 2002B:  
     
500  
 
5.500%, 7/01/21 – RAAI Insured  
7/12 at 101.00  
N/R  
492,880  
600  
 
5.500%, 7/01/32 – RAAI Insured  
7/12 at 101.00  
N/R  
560,484  
750  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Eastern Connecticut  
11/11 at 100.00  
N/R  
750,150  
   
Health Network, Series 2000A, 6.000%, 7/01/25 – RAAI Insured  
     
   
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Griffin Hospital,  
     
   
Series 2005B:  
     
490  
 
5.000%, 7/01/15 – RAAI Insured  
No Opt. Call  
N/R  
521,561  
800  
 
5.000%, 7/01/20 – RAAI Insured  
7/15 at 100.00  
N/R  
808,000  
   
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Hospital For Special  
     
   
Care, Series 2007C:  
     
310  
 
5.250%, 7/01/32 – RAAI Insured  
7/17 at 100.00  
BBB–  
296,732  
150  
 
5.250%, 7/01/37 – RAAI Insured  
7/17 at 100.00  
BBB–  
139,011  
2,130  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Middlesex Hospital,  
7/16 at 100.00  
Aa3  
2,165,953  
   
Series 2006, 5.000%, 7/01/32 – AGM Insured  
     
   
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Middlesex Hospital,  
     
   
Series 2011N:  
     
400  
 
5.000%, 7/01/26  
7/21 at 100.00  
A2  
412,836  
500  
 
5.000%, 7/01/27  
7/21 at 100.00  
A2  
512,465  
310  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Stamford Hospital,  
7/20 at 100.00  
A  
320,720  
   
Series 2010-I, 5.000%, 7/01/30  
     
1,020  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Western Connecticut  
7/21 at 100.00  
A  
1,043,776  
   
Health, Series 2011M, 5.375%, 7/01/41  
     
1,325  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Yale-New Haven  
7/16 at 100.00  
Aa3  
1,366,764  
   
Hospital, Series 2006J-1, 5.000%, 7/01/31 – AMBAC Insured  
     
350  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Yale-New Haven  
7/20 at 100.00  
Aa3  
370,286  
   
Hospital, Series 2010M, 5.500%, 7/01/40  
     
1,500  
 
Connecticut Health and Eductaional Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ascension Health  
11/19 at 100.00  
AA+  
1,531,260  
   
Series 2010A, 5.000%, 11/15/40  
     
300  
 
Connecticut Health and Eductaional Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health East  
11/20 at 100.00  
A  
305,130  
   
Series 2010, 4.750%, 11/15/29  
     
200  
 
Connecticut Health and Eductaional Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Danbury Hospital,  
1/16 at 100.00  
N/R  
162,274  
   
Series 2006H, 4.500%, 7/01/33 – AMBAC Insured  
     
2,550  
 
Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation, New York, FHA Insured Mortgage Revenue  
2/21 at 100.00  
Aa2  
2,759,074  
   
Bonds, Unity Hospital of Rochester Project, Series 2010, 5.500%, 8/15/40  
     
14,185  
 
Total Health Care  
   
14,519,356  
   
Housing/Multifamily – 1.5% (1.0% of Total Investments)  
     
960  
 
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Multifamily Housing Mortgage Finance Program Bonds,  
11/15 at 100.00  
AAA  
959,395  
   
Series 2006G-2, 4.800%, 11/15/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax)  
     
   
Housing/Single Family – 8.1% (5.1% of Total Investments)  
     
750  
 
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Housing Mortgage Finance Program Bonds, Series 2001C,  
11/11 at 100.00  
AAA  
750,105  
   
5.450%, 11/15/43 (Alternative Minimum Tax)  
     
1,300  
 
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Housing Mortgage Finance Program Bonds, Series 2004-A5,  
5/13 at 100.00  
AAA  
1,314,378  
   
5.050%, 11/15/34  
     
   
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Housing Mortgage Finance Program Bonds, Series 2006-A1:  
     
435  
 
4.700%, 11/15/26 (Alternative Minimum Tax)  
11/15 at 100.00  
AAA  
434,739  
465  
 
4.800%, 11/15/31 (Alternative Minimum Tax)  
11/15 at 100.00  
AAA  
457,583  
585  
 
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Housing Mortgage Finance Program Bonds, Series 2006D,  
5/16 at 100.00  
AAA  
593,851  
   
4.650%, 11/15/27  
     
1,500  
 
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Single Family Housing Mortgage Finance Program Bonds,  
11/19 at 100.00  
AAA  
1,520,475  
   
Series 2010-A2, 4.500%, 11/15/30  
     
5,035  
 
Total Housing/Single Family  
   
5,071,131  
   
Long-Term Care – 9.5% (6.0% of Total Investments)  
     
500  
 
Connecticut Development Authority, First Mortgage Gross Revenue Healthcare Bonds, Elim Park  
12/11 at 102.00  
BBB  
510,030  
   
Baptist Home Inc., Series 2003, 5.750%, 12/01/23  
     
135  
 
Connecticut Development Authority, First Mortgage Gross Revenue Refunding Healthcare Bonds,  
10/11 at 100.00  
BBB–  
135,258  
   
Church Homes Inc. – Congregational Avery Heights, Series 1997, 5.700%, 4/01/12  
     
   
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Village for Families  
     
   
and Children Inc., Series 2002A:  
     
430  
 
5.000%, 7/01/18 – AMBAC Insured  
7/12 at 101.00  
N/R  
438,106  
475  
 
5.000%, 7/01/20 – AMBAC Insured  
7/12 at 101.00  
N/R  
480,605  
260  
 
5.000%, 7/01/23 – AMBAC Insured  
7/12 at 101.00  
N/R  
260,614  
1,000  
 
5.000%, 7/01/32 – AMBAC Insured  
7/12 at 101.00  
N/R  
918,620  
   
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Special Needs Housing Mortgage Finance Program Special  
     
   
Obligation Bonds, Series 2002SNH-1:  
     
1,000  
 
5.000%, 6/15/22 – AMBAC Insured  
6/12 at 101.00  
N/R  
1,039,780  
1,500  
 
5.000%, 6/15/32 – AMBAC Insured  
6/12 at 101.00  
N/R  
1,519,155  
500  
 
Connecticut State Development Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Alzheimer’s Resource  
8/17 at 100.00  
N/R  
478,495  
   
Center of Connecticut, Inc., Series 2007, 5.500%, 8/15/27  
     
210  
 
Hamden, Connecticut, Facility Revenue Bonds, Whitney Center Project, Series 2009A, 7.625%, 1/01/30  
1/20 at 100.00  
N/R  
219,498  
6,010  
 
Total Long-Term Care  
   
6,000,161  
   
Tax Obligation/General – 13.3% (8.4% of Total Investments)  
     
1,200  
 
Connecticut State, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006A, 4.750%, 12/15/24  
12/16 at 100.00  
AA  
1,316,964  
1,500  
 
Connecticut State, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006E, 5.000%, 12/15/20  
12/16 at 100.00  
AA  
1,741,335  
600  
 
Hartford, Connecticut, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 8/01/21 – AGM Insured  
8/15 at 100.00  
AA+  
666,420  
440  
 
Hartford, Connecticut, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009A, 5.000%, 8/15/28 – AGC Insured  
8/19 at 100.00  
AA+  
478,944  
1,000  
 
New Haven, Connecticut, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 11/01/17 – AMBAC Insured  
11/16 at 100.00  
A1  
1,147,760  
925  
 
Oregon State, General Obligation Bonds, Oregon University System Projects, Series 2011G,  
8/21 at 100.00  
AA+  
1,002,053  
   
5.000%, 8/01/36  
     
   
Stratford, Connecticut, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002:  
     
1,375  
 
4.000%, 2/15/19 – AGM Insured  
2/12 at 100.00  
AA+  
1,388,654  
630  
 
4.125%, 2/15/20 – AGM Insured  
2/12 at 100.00  
AA+  
635,802  
7,670  
 
Total Tax Obligation/General  
   
8,377,932  
   
Tax Obligation/Limited – 17.7% (11.2% of Total Investments)  
     
930  
 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Child Care Facilities Program Revenue  
7/16 at 100.00  
AA+  
952,171  
   
Bonds, Series 2006F, 5.000%, 7/01/36 – AGC Insured  
     
20  
 
Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation Transportation Infrastructure Purpose Bonds, Series 1992B,  
No Opt. Call  
AA  
20,484  
   
6.125%, 9/01/12  
     
1,000  
 
Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation Transportation Infrastructure Purpose Bonds, Series 2002B,  
12/12 at 100.00  
AA  
1,044,130  
   
5.000%, 12/01/22 – AMBAC Insured  
     
500  
 
Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation Transportation Infrastructure Purpose Bonds, Series 2003B,  
1/14 at 100.00  
AA  
535,970  
   
5.000%, 1/01/23 – FGIC Insured  
     
1,500  
 
Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation Transportation Infrastructure Purpose Revenue Bonds,  
8/17 at 100.00  
AA  
1,622,175  
   
Series 2007A, 5.000%, 8/01/27 – AMBAC Insured  
     
900  
 
Harbor Point Infrastructure Improvement District, Connecticut, Special Obligation Revenue  
4/20 at 100.00  
N/R  
984,879  
   
Bonds, Harbor Point Project, Series 2010A, 7.875%, 4/01/39  
     
1,000  
 
Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, Highway Revenue Bonds, Series 2007N, 5.250%,  
No Opt. Call  
Baa1  
958,900  
   
7/01/31 – AMBAC Insured  
     
   
Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Special Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A:  
     
780  
 
0.000%, 7/01/32 – FGIC Insured  
No Opt. Call  
BBB+  
192,317  
2,120  
 
0.000%, 7/01/33 – FGIC Insured  
No Opt. Call  
BBB+  
479,120  
   
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Guaranteed Government Facilities Revenue Bonds,  
     
   
Series 2002G:  
     
890  
 
5.250%, 7/01/17  
7/12 at 100.00  
Baa1  
902,380  
1,000  
 
5.250%, 7/01/20  
7/12 at 100.00  
Baa1  
1,008,450  
1,045  
 
5.250%, 7/01/21  
7/12 at 100.00  
Baa1  
1,050,685  
650  
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series  
2/20 at 100.00  
A+  
655,662  
   
2010A, 5.375%, 8/01/39  
     
735  
 
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Matching Fund Loan Notes Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien  
10/20 at 100.00  
BBB  
714,097  
   
Series 2010A, 5.000%, 10/01/29  
     
13,070  
 
Total Tax Obligation/Limited  
   
11,121,420  
   
Transportation – 0.7% (0.4% of Total Investments)  
     
415  
 
New Haven, Connecticut, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Air Rights Parking Facility, Series 2002,  
No Opt. Call  
N/R  
444,951  
   
5.375%, 12/01/15 – AMBAC Insured  
     
   
U.S. Guaranteed – 22.7% (14.4% of Total Investments) (5)  
     
   
Bethel, Connecticut, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002:  
     
525  
 
5.000%, 11/01/18 (Pre-refunded 11/01/12) – FGIC Insured  
11/12 at 100.00  
Aa2 (5)  
553,093  
525  
 
5.000%, 11/01/19 (Pre-refunded 11/01/12) – FGIC Insured  
11/12 at 100.00  
Aa2 (5)  
553,093  
525  
 
5.000%, 11/01/20 (Pre-refunded 11/01/12) – FGIC Insured  
11/12 at 100.00  
Aa2 (5)  
553,093  
525  
 
5.000%, 11/01/21 (Pre-refunded 11/01/12) – FGIC Insured  
11/12 at 100.00  
Aa2 (5)  
553,093  
525  
 
5.000%, 11/01/22 (Pre-refunded 11/01/12) – FGIC Insured  
11/12 at 100.00  
Aa2 (5)  
553,093  
500  
 
Bridgeport, Connecticut, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.250%, 9/15/23 (Pre-refunded  
9/13 at 100.00  
AA+ (5)  
550,075  
   
9/15/13) – AGM Insured  
     
   
Connecticut Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Duncaster Inc., Series 2002:  
     
650  
 
5.125%, 8/01/22 (Pre-refunded 8/01/12) – RAAI Insured  
8/12 at 101.00  
BBB (5)  
684,314  
1,025  
 
4.750%, 8/01/32 (Pre-refunded 8/01/12) – RAAI Insured  
8/12 at 101.00  
BBB (5)  
1,075,594  
   
Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation Transportation Infrastructure Purpose Bonds, Series 2002B:  
     
2,810  
 
5.000%, 12/01/20 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12) – AMBAC Insured  
12/12 at 100.00  
AA (5)  
2,974,581  
1,000  
 
5.000%, 12/01/21 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12) – AMBAC Insured  
12/12 at 100.00  
AA (5)  
1,058,570  
450  
 
Farmington, Connecticut, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002, 5.000%, 9/15/20  
9/12 at 101.00  
Aaa  
476,712  
   
(Pre-refunded 9/15/12)  
     
40  
 
New Haven, Connecticut, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.250%, 11/01/17 – AMBAC  
11/11 at 101.00  
A1 (5)  
40,727  
   
Insured (ETM)  
     
1,010  
 
Puerto Rico Public Finance Corporation, Commonwealth Appropriation Bonds, Series 1998A,  
No Opt. Call  
Aaa  
1,186,013  
   
5.125%, 6/01/24 – AMBAC Insured (ETM)  
     
195  
 
Puerto Rico Public Finance Corporation, Commonwealth Appropriation Bonds, Series 2002E,  
2/12 at 100.00  
Aaa  
199,290  
   
5.500%, 8/01/29 (Pre-refunded 2/01/12)  
     
   
Southbury, Connecticut, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002:  
     
500  
 
4.875%, 12/15/20 (Pre-refunded 12/15/11)  
12/11 at 101.00  
Aa2 (5)  
511,845  
500  
 
4.875%, 12/15/21 (Pre-refunded 12/15/11)  
12/11 at 101.00  
Aa2 (5)  
511,845  
500  
 
5.000%, 12/15/22 (Pre-refunded 12/15/11)  
12/11 at 101.00  
Aa2 (5)  
512,025  
1,100  
 
University of Connecticut, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.125%, 2/15/21  
2/13 at 100.00  
AA (5)  
1,177,781  
   
(Pre-refunded 2/15/13) – NPFG Insured  
     
500  
 
West Hartford, Connecticut, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005B, 5.000%, 10/01/18  
10/15 at 100.00  
AAA  
585,515  
   
(Pre-refunded 10/01/15)  
     
13,405  
 
Total U.S. Guaranteed  
   
14,310,352  
   
Utilities – 7.8% (5.0% of Total Investments)  
     
720  
 
Connecticut Development Authority, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, Connecticut  
10/11 at 100.50  
BBB+  
725,659  
   
Light and Power Company, Series 1993A, 5.850%, 9/01/28  
     
860  
 
Connecticut Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Facilities Revenue Bonds, PSEG Power  
11/12 at 100.00  
Baa1  
860,593  
   
LLC Project, Series 2007A, 5.750%, 11/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax)  
     
2,000  
 
Connecticut Resource Recovery Authority, Revenue Bonds, American Ref-Fuel Company of  
12/11 at 102.00  
Ba1  
2,003,119  
   
Southeastern Connecticut LP, Series 1998A-I, 5.500%, 11/15/15 (Alternative Minimum Tax)  
     
   
Eastern Connecticut Resource Recovery Authority, Solid Waste Revenue Bonds, Wheelabrator  
     
   
Lisbon Project, Series 1993A:  
     
525  
 
5.500%, 1/01/14 (Alternative Minimum Tax)  
1/12 at 100.00  
BBB  
526,601  
305  
 
5.500%, 1/01/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax)  
1/12 at 100.00  
BBB  
302,347  
530  
 
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Series 2010XX, 5.250%, 7/01/40  
7/20 at 100.00  
A3  
515,764  
4,940  
 
Total Utilities  
   
4,934,083  
   
Water and Sewer – 18.2% (11.6% of Total Investments)  
     
400  
 
Connecticut Development Authority, Water Facility Revenue Bonds, Aquarion Water Company  
9/17 at 100.00  
N/R  
358,700  
   
Project, Series 2007, 5.100%, 9/01/37 – SYNCORA GTY Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)  
     
1,185  
 
Connecticut, State Revolving Fund General Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 10/01/16  
10/13 at 100.00  
AAA  
1,290,975  
   
Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority, Connecticut, Regional Wastewater System  
     
   
Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A:  
     
1,230  
 
5.000%, 11/15/30 – NPFG Insured  
11/15 at 100.00  
A1  
1,269,176  
640  
 
5.000%, 8/15/35 – NPFG Insured  
11/15 at 100.00  
A1  
650,989  
230  
 
Guam Government Waterworks Authority, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005,  
7/15 at 100.00  
Ba2  
230,835  
   
6.000%, 7/01/25  
     
600  
 
Guam Government Waterworks Authority, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2010,  
7/20 at 100.00  
Ba2  
553,488  
   
5.625%, 7/01/40  
     
1,000  
 
Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewerage Authority, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2008A,  
7/18 at 100.00  
Baa2  
1,003,790  
   
6.000%, 7/01/38  
     
   
South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, Water System Revenue Bonds, Eighteenth  
     
   
Series 2003A:  
     
2,050  
 
5.000%, 8/01/20 – NPFG Insured  
8/13 at 100.00  
Aa3  
2,140,630  
590  
 
5.000%, 8/01/33 – NPFG Insured  
8/13 at 100.00  
Aa3  
598,531  
1,840  
 
South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, Water System Revenue Bonds, Twentieth  
8/16 at 100.00  
Aa3  
1,925,100  
   
Series, 2007A, 5.000%, 8/01/30 – NPFG Insured  
     
1,050  
 
South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, Water System Revenue Bonds,  
8/21 at 100.00  
Aa3  
1,096,284  
   
Twentieth-Sixth Series, 2011, 5.000%, 8/01/41  
     
350  
 
Stamford, Connecticut, Water Pollution Control System and Facility Revenue Bonds, Series  
11/13 at 100.00  
AA+  
371,161  
   
2003A, 5.000%, 11/15/32  
     
11,165  
 
Total Water and Sewer  
   
11,489,659  
$ 98,320  
 
Total Investments (cost $97,562,546) – 157.7%  
   
99,415,547  
   
Floating Rate Obligations – (9.2)%  
   
(5,780,000)
   
MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (50.8)% (6)  
   
(32,000,000)
   
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 2.3%  
   
1,407,236  
   
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%  
   
$ 63,042,783  
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
Fair value is defined as the price that the Fund would receive 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 three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
 
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
 
Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
 
Level 3 – 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 risk associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of the Fund’s fair value measurements as of August 31, 2011:
 
         
 
Level 1  
Level 2  
Level 3  
Total  
Investments:  
       
Municipal Bonds  
$ —  
$99,415,547  
$ —  
$99,415,547  
 
 
During the period ended August 31, 2011, the Fund recognized no significant transfers to or from Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.
 
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.
 
At August 31, 2011, the cost of investments was $91,806,989.
 
Gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation of investments at August 31, 2011, were as follows:
 
   
Gross unrealized:  
 
Appreciation  
$ 3,146,948  
Depreciation  
(1,317,671)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments  
$ 1,829,277  
 
 
     
(1)  
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common  
   
shares unless otherwise noted.  
(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)  
 
Ratings: Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investor Service, Inc.  
   
(“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. 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)  
 
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for  
   
investments in inverse floating rate transactions.  
(5)  
 
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. Bonds backed by U.S. Government or agency  
   
securities are given an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities.  
(6)  
 
MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments is 32.2%.  
N/R  
 
Not rated.  
(ETM)  
 
Escrowed to maturity.  
(UB)  
 
Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction.  
 

 
 
 

 
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 Connecticut Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 3 
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Kevin J. McCarthy                    
                                                   Kevin J. McCarthy
                                                   Vice President and Secretary
 
Date          October 28, 2011        
 
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/ Gifford R. Zimmerman                    
                                                    Gifford R. Zimmerman
                                                  Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer) 
 
Date          October 28, 2011        
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Stephen D. Foy                              
                                                   Stephen D. Foy
                                                  Vice President and Controller (principal financial officer) 
 
Date          October 28, 2011        
 

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