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 811-10553
 
Nuveen Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal 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)
 

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:             2/28          
 
Date of reporting period:          11/30/12         
 
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 Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 2 (NKR)
     
   
November 30, 2012
     
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
   
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
Value
   
Education and Civic Organizations – 16.7% (11.5% of Total Investments)
     
$      1,130
 
Arizona Higher Education Loan Authority, Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B, Auction
5/13 at 100.00
A
$      964,216
   
Rate Securities, 0.660%, 11/01/41 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (4)
     
450
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University,
5/22 at 100.00
A–
509,175
   
Refunding Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/15/31
     
775
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University,
5/20 at 100.00
A+
844,549
   
Refunding Series 2010, 5.125%, 5/15/40
     
360
 
Northern Arizona University, System Revenue Bonds, Series 2012, 5.000%, 6/01/41
6/21 at 100.00
A+
408,622
500
 
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Choice
9/22 at 100.00
BB+
514,125
   
Academies Charter Schools Project, Series 2012, 5.625%, 9/01/42
     
170
 
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Brighter
7/22 at 100.00
BB+
185,266
   
Choice Foundation Charter Middle Schools Project, Series 2012, 7.500%, 7/01/42
     
130
 
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Great Hearts
7/21 at 100.00
BBB
142,682
   
Academies – Veritas Project, Series 2012, 6.300%, 7/01/42
     
165
 
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Painted Rock
7/20 at 100.00
N/R
175,862
   
Academy Charter School Project, Series 2012A, 7.500%, 7/01/42
     
810
 
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Lease Revenue Bonds, Rowan University
6/22 at 100.00
A+
903,685
   
Project, Series 2012, 5.000%, 6/01/42 – AGM Insured
     
485
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Noah
12/14 at 100.00
BBB–
497,314
   
Webster Basic Schools Inc., Series 2004, 6.000%, 12/15/24
     
165
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Carden
1/22 at 100.00
BBB–
183,843
   
Traditional Schools Project, Series 2012, 7.500%, 1/01/42
     
210
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Paradise
6/19 at 100.00
BBB–
219,994
   
Education Center Project, Series 2010, 6.000%, 6/01/40
     
175
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Educational Revenue Bonds, Paradise
6/16 at 100.00
BBB–
179,655
   
Education Center Charter School, Series 2006, 6.000%, 6/01/36
     
365
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Educational Revenue Bonds, Valley
7/18 at 100.00
Baa3
392,667
   
Academy Charter School Project, Series 2008, 6.500%, 7/01/38
     
480
 
Tucson Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Arizona
9/14 at 100.00
BB+
486,739
   
Agribusiness and Equine Center Charter School, Series 2004A, 6.125%, 9/01/34
     
6,370
 
Total Education and Civic Organizations
   
6,608,394
   
Health Care – 32.1% (22.2% of Total Investments)
     
845
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series
1/17 at 100.00
AA–
968,108
   
2007A, 5.000%, 1/01/25
     
1,150
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series
1/18 at 100.00
AA–
1,297,085
   
2008D, 5.500%, 1/01/38
     
1,150
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital System Revenue Bonds, Phoenix Children’s
2/22 at 100.00
BBB+
1,277,110
   
Hospital, Refunding Series 2012A, 5.000%, 2/01/42
     
600
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Blood Systems Inc., Series 2004,
4/14 at 100.00
A
626,178
   
5.000%, 4/01/20
     
400
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health
12/15 at 100.00
BBB+
415,400
   
Network, Series 2005B, 5.000%, 12/01/37
     
655
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health
12/17 at 100.00
BBB+
686,702
   
Network, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/42
     
1,375
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Health Facility Revenue Bonds,
7/14 at 100.00
A
1,459,299
   
Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2004A, 5.375%, 7/01/23
     
1,650
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Health Facility Revenue Bonds,
7/17 at 100.00
A
1,808,283
   
Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 7/01/32
     
1,120
 
Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Scottsdale
9/20 at 100.00
AA–
1,271,794
   
Healthcare, Series 2006C. Re-offering, 5.000%, 9/01/35 – AGC Insured
     
   
Show Low Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Navapache Regional
     
   
Medical Center, Series 2005:
     
315
 
5.000%, 12/01/25 – RAAI Insured
12/15 at 100.00
BBB+
328,139
260
 
5.000%, 12/01/30 – RAAI Insured
12/15 at 100.00
BBB+
269,110
1,050
 
University Medical Center Corporation, Tucson, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2011,
7/21 at 100.00
BBB+
1,244,471
   
6.000%, 7/01/39
     
1,000
 
Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Yavapai
8/13 at 100.00
BBB+
1,032,640
   
Regional Medical Center, Series 2003A, 6.000%, 8/01/33
     
11,570
 
Total Health Care
   
12,684,319
   
Long-Term Care – 0.5% (0.3% of Total Investments)
     
175
 
Tempe Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Friendship Village of Tempe
12/21 at 100.00
N/R
192,218
   
Project, Refunding Series 2012A, 6.000%, 12/01/32
     
   
Tax Obligation/General – 25.2% (17.4% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Maricopa County Elementary School District 83 Cartwright, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds,
7/21 at 100.00
AA–
1,181,480
   
School Improvement, Project 2010, Series 2011A, 5.375%, 7/01/30 – AGM Insured
     
1,000
 
Maricopa County School District 6, Arizona, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Washington
No Opt. Call
Aa2
1,164,300
   
Elementary School, Series 2002A, 5.375%, 7/01/16 – AGM Insured
     
775
 
Maricopa County School District 79 Litchfield Elementary, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds,
7/21 at 100.00
Aa2
964,495
   
Series 2011, 5.000%, 7/01/23
     
1,165
 
Maricopa County Unified School District 69, Paradise Valley, Arizona, General Obligation
No Opt. Call
Aa2
1,252,212
   
Refunding Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.250%, 7/01/14 – FGIC Insured
     
1,405
 
Mesa, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002, 5.375%, 7/01/15 – FGIC Insured
No Opt. Call
AA
1,573,233
310
 
Pima County Continental Elementary School District 39, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds,
7/21 at 100.00
AA–
400,157
   
Series 2011A, 6.000%, 7/01/30 – AGM Insured
     
500
 
Pima County Unified School District 08 Flowing Wells, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds,
7/21 at 100.00
A+
588,665
   
Series 2011B, 5.375%, 7/01/29
     
1,000
 
Pima County Unified School District 6, Marana, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School
7/21 at 100.00
A+
1,174,350
   
Improvement Project 2010 Series 2011A, 5.000%, 7/01/25
     
1,360
 
Scottsdale, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Preserve Acquisition Series 1999, 5.000%, 7/01/33
7/21 at 100.00
AAA
1,655,839
8,515
 
Total Tax Obligation/General
   
9,954,731
   
Tax Obligation/Limited – 44.2% (30.5% of Total Investments)
     
   
Arizona State, Certificates of Participation, Series 2002A:
     
750
 
5.000%, 11/01/17 – NPFG Insured
5/13 at 100.00
A+
752,933
1,000
 
5.000%, 11/01/18 – NPFG Insured
5/13 at 100.00
A+
1,003,870
370
 
Buckeye, Arizona, Festival Ranch Community Facilities District General Obligation Bonds,
7/22 at 100.00
BBB
397,313
   
Series 2012, 5.000%, 7/15/31
     
116
 
Centerra Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series
7/15 at 100.00
N/R
112,431
   
2005, 5.500%, 7/15/29
     
332
 
Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Arizona, Special Assessment Bonds,
1/17 at 100.00
N/R
330,443
   
Montecito Assessment District, Series 2007, 5.800%, 7/01/32
     
184
 
Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, Special Assessment
1/13 at 100.00
N/R
184,392
   
Lien Bonds, Series 2001A, 7.875%, 7/01/25
     
970
 
Marana Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Municipal Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series
1/13 at 100.00
AA
973,376
   
2008B, 5.125%, 7/01/28
     
739
 
Marana, Arizona, Tangerine Farms Road Improvement District Revenue Bonds, Series 2006,
7/16 at 100.00
A2
772,676
   
4.600%, 1/01/26
     
240
 
Marley Park Community Facilities District, City of Surprise, Arizona, Limited Tax General
7/17 at 100.00
N/R
242,477
   
Obligation Bonds, Series 2008 (Bank Qualified), 6.100%, 7/15/32
     
415
 
Merrill Ranch Community Facilities District 1, Florence, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds,
7/18 at 100.00
N/R
456,795
   
Series 2008A, 7.400%, 7/15/33
     
530
 
Palm Valley Community Facility District 3, Goodyear, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series
7/16 at 100.00
N/R
500,023
   
2006, 5.300%, 7/15/31
     
350
 
Palm Valley Community Facility District 3, Goodyear, Arizona, Limited Tax General Obligation
7/17 at 100.00
N/R
348,352
   
Bonds, Series 2007, 5.800%, 7/15/32
     
140
 
Parkway Community Facilities District 1, Prescott Valley, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds,
7/16 at 100.00
N/R
132,873
   
Series 2006, 5.350%, 7/15/31
     
1,000
 
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Government Bonds, Capitol Mall LLC II,
3/13 at 100.00
A1
1,003,530
   
Series 2001, 5.250%, 9/15/16 – AMBAC Insured
     
140
 
Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, Arizona, Special Facility Revenue Bonds, Mesa Project,
7/22 at 100.00
AA+
152,390
   
Series 2012, 5.000%, 7/01/38 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
1,070
 
Pinal County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Correctional Facilities Contract Revenue
4/13 at 100.00
BBB–
1,071,434
   
Bonds, Florence West Prison LLC, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 10/01/18 – ACA Insured
     
140
 
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Guaranteed Government Facilities Revenue Refunding
1/13 at 100.00
Baa1
140,220
   
Bonds, Series 2002D, 5.125%, 7/01/24
     
   
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate
     
   
Series 2010A:
     
3,055
 
0.000%, 8/01/33
No Opt. Call
A+
1,041,022
250
 
5.375%, 8/01/39
2/20 at 100.00
A+
271,473
960
 
San Luis Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Municipal Facilities Excise Tax Revenue Bonds,
7/15 at 100.00
A+
1,022,458
   
Series 2005, 5.000%, 7/01/25 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
     
1,000
 
Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series
No Opt. Call
AAA
1,321,010
   
2006, 5.000%, 7/01/24
     
1,000
 
Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Water & Sewer
7/20 at 100.00
AAA
1,166,120
   
Improvements Project, Series 2010, 5.000%, 7/01/36
     
555
 
Tartesso West Community Facility District, Buckeye, Arizona, Limited Tax General Obligation
7/17 at 100.00
N/R
552,403
   
Bonds, Series 2007, 5.900%, 7/15/32
     
1,500
 
Tempe, Arizona, Transit Excise Tax Revenue Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012,
7/22 at 100.00
AAA
1,779,193
   
5.000%, 7/01/37
     
750
 
Vistancia Community Facilities District, Peoria, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005,
7/15 at 100.00
A1
800,978
   
5.750%, 7/15/24
     
633
 
Watson Road Community Facilities District, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series
7/16 at 100.00
N/R
620,182
   
2005, 6.000%, 7/01/30
     
350
 
Westpark Community Facilities District, Buckeye, Arizona, General Obligation Tax Increment
7/16 at 100.00
N/R
328,230
   
Bonds Series 2006, 5.250%, 7/15/31
     
18,539
 
Total Tax Obligation/Limited
   
17,478,597
   
Transportation – 2.5% (1.8% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Senior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Series
1/13 at 100.00
AA–
1,001,940
   
2002B, 5.250%, 7/01/27 – FGIC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
   
U.S. Guaranteed – 1.4% (0.9% of Total Investments) (5)
     
100
 
Maricopa County Unified School District 89, Dysart, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series
7/14 at 100.00
AA– (5)
107,768
   
2004B, 5.250%, 7/01/20 (Pre-refunded 7/01/14) – AGM Insured
     
375
 
Maricopa County Union High School District 210 Phoenix, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds,
7/16 at 100.00
AA (5)
435,120
   
Series 2006C, 5.000%, 7/01/24 (Pre-refunded 7/01/16) – NPFG Insured
     
475
 
Total U.S. Guaranteed
   
542,888
   
Utilities – 11.6% (8.0% of Total Investments)
     
400
 
Apache County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds,
3/22 at 100.00
BBB
424,860
   
Tucson Electric Power Company, Series 20102A, 4.500%, 3/01/30
     
175
 
Guam Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 10/01/30 – AGM Insured
10/22 at 100.00
AA–
201,954
900
 
Maricopa County Pollution Control Corporation, Arizona, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding
6/20 at 100.00
A1
1,023,687
   
Bonds, Southern California Edison Company, Series 2000A, 5.000%, 6/01/35
     
665
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Tucson Electric Power
1/15 at 100.00
BBB–
708,910
   
Company, Refunding Series 2008, 5.750%, 9/01/29
     
250
 
Pinal County Electrical District 3, Arizona, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series
7/21 at 100.00
A
288,508
   
2011, 5.250%, 7/01/36
     
450
 
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System Revenue
1/18 at 100.00
Aa1
732,042
   
Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 09-9W, 18.072%, 1/01/38 (IF) (6)
     
1,000
 
Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc
No Opt. Call
A–
1,206,840
   
Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/37
     
3,840
 
Total Utilities
   
4,586,801
   
Water and Sewer – 10.7% (7.4% of Total Investments)
     
500
 
City of Goodyear, Arizona Subordinate Lien Water and Sewer Revenue Obligations, Series 2011,
7/21 at 100.00
AA–
591,285
   
5.500%, 7/01/41
     
455
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Water System Improvement Revenue
6/13 at 100.00
N/R
455,705
   
Bonds, Chaparral City Water Company, Series 1997A, 5.400%, 12/01/22 – AMBAC Insured
     
   
(Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
1,000
 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Water System Revenue Refunding
No Opt. Call
AAA
1,333,250
   
Bonds, Series 2001, 5.500%, 7/01/22 – FGIC Insured
     
475
 
Pima County, Arizona, Sewer System Revenue Obligations, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 7/01/26 (WI/DD,
7/22 at 100.00
AA–
583,381
   
Settling 12/06/12)
     
   
Surprise Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007:
     
350
 
4.700%, 4/01/22
4/14 at 100.00
A–
356,941
410
 
4.900%, 4/01/32
4/17 at 100.00
A–
425,744
525
 
Yuma County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Exempt Revenue Bonds, Far West Water &
12/17 at 100.00
N/R
462,861
   
Sewer Inc. Refunding, Series 2007A, 6.375%, 12/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
3,715
 
Total Water and Sewer
   
4,209,167
$ 54,199
 
Total Investments (cost $52,068,890) – 144.9%
   
57,259,055
   
MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (47.4)% (7)
   
(18,725,000)
   
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 2.5%
   
972,175
   
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%
   
$ 39,506,230
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
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 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
$ —
$56,294,839
$964,216
$57,259,055
* Refer to the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments for industry classifications.
       
 
The following is a reconciliation of the Fund’s Level 3 investments held at the beginning and end of the measurement period:
 
 
Level 3
 
Municipal Bonds
Balance at the beginning of period
$885,742
Gains (losses):
 
Net realized gains (losses)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
78,474
Purchases at cost
Sales at proceeds
Net discounts (premiums)
Transfers in to
Transfers out of
Balance at the end of period
$964,216
 
 
The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in recurring Level 3 fair value measurements of assets as of November 30, 2012, were as follows:
 
         
 
Market Value
Techniques
Unobservable Inputs
Range
Municipal Bonds
$964,216
Discounted Cash Flow
MMD Spread
0-6%
     
AAA - Rated MMD
 
     
Liquidity Discount
0-10%
MMD - Municipal Market Data
       
 
The Nuveen funds’ Board of Directors/Trustees is responsible for the valuation process and has delegated the oversight of the daily valuation process to the Adviser’s Valuation Committee. The Valuation Committee, pursuant to the valuation policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors/Trustees, is responsible for making fair value determinations, evaluating the effectiveness of the funds’ pricing policies, and reporting to the Board of Directors/Trustees. The Valuation Committee is aided in its efforts by the Adviser’s dedicated Securities Valuation Team, which is responsible for administering the daily valuation process and applying fair value methodologies as approved by the Valuation Committee. When determining the reliability of independent pricing services for investments owned by the funds, the Valuation Committee, among other things, conducts due diligence reviews of the pricing services and monitors the quality of security prices received through various testing reports conducted by the Securities Valuation Team.
 
The Valuation Committee will consider pricing methodologies it deems relevant and appropriate when making fair value determinations. Examples of possible methodologies include, but are not limited to, multiple of earnings; discount from market of a similar freely traded security; discounted cash-flow analysis; book value or a multiple thereof; risk premium/yield analysis; yield to maturity; and/or fundamental investment analysis. The Valuation Committee will also consider factors it deems relevant and appropriate in light of the facts and circumstances. Examples of possible factors include, but are not limited to, the type of security; the issuer’s financial statements; the purchase price of the security; the discount from market value of unrestricted securities of the same class at the time of purchase; analysts’ research and observations from financial institutions; information regarding any transactions or offers with respect to the security; the existence of merger proposals or tender offers affecting the security; the price and extent of public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable companies; and the existence of a shelf registration for restricted securities.
 
For each portfolio security that has been fair valued pursuant to the policies adopted by the Board of Directors/Trustees, the fair value price is compared against the last available and next available market quotations. The Valuation Committee reviews the results of such testing and fair valuation occurrences are reported to the Board of Directors/Trustees.
 
 
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 November 30, 2012, the cost of investments was $52,031,813.
 
Gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation of investments at November 30, 2012, were as follows:
 
   
Gross unrealized:
 
Appreciation
$5,504,236
Depreciation
(276,994)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments
$5,227,242
 
 
(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 Investors 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 valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by, or at the discretion of, the
   
Board of Trustees. For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment classified as Level 3.
(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. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or
   
agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities.
(6)
 
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for
   
investments in inverse floating rate transactions.
(7)
 
MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments is 32.7%.
N/R
 
Not rated.
WI/DD
 
Investment, or portion of investment, purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
(IF)
 
Inverse floating rate investment.
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
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 Arizona Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 2 
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Kevin J. McCarthy                    
                                                   Kevin J. McCarthy
                                                   Vice President and Secretary
 
Date:          January 29, 2013        
 
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:          January 29, 2013        
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Stephen D. Foy                              
                                                   Stephen D. Foy
                                                  Vice President and Controller (principal financial officer) 
 
Date:          January 29, 2013        
 

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