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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 811-22253
 
Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Value Fund
(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:            10/31          
 
Date of reporting period:         7/31/13         
 
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 AMT-Free Municipal Value Fund (NUW)
     
   
July 31, 2013
     
 
 
Principal
   
Optional Call
   
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
Value
   
Alaska – 0.5%
     
   
Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Alaska, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds,
     
   
Series 2006A:
     
$     955
 
4.625%, 6/01/23
6/14 at 100.00
Ba1
$    869,050
350
 
5.000%, 6/01/46
6/14 at 100.00
B+
256,575
1,305
 
Total Alaska
   
1,125,625
   
Arizona – 4.1%
     
1,520
 
Arizona School Facilities Board, Certificates of Participation, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 9/01/13 –
No Opt. Call
A+
1,526,050
   
NPFG Insured
     
4,000
 
Maricopa County Pollution Control Corporation, Arizona, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, El
2/19 at 100.00
BBB
4,426,120
   
Paso Electric Company, Refunding Series 2009A, 7.250%, 2/01/40
     
3,045
 
Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc
No Opt. Call
A–
2,919,485
   
Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/37
     
8,565
 
Total Arizona
   
8,871,655
   
California – 8.7%
     
2,500
 
California State Public Works Board, Lease Revenue Bonds, Department of General Services
4/19 at 100.00
A2
2,865,700
   
Buildings 8 & 9, Series 2009A, 6.250%, 4/01/34
     
500
 
California State, General Obligation Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 3162, 19.530%, 3/01/18 –
No Opt. Call
AA–
617,460
   
AGM Insured (IF)
     
   
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Enhanced Tobacco Settlement
     
   
Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A:
     
2,365
 
5.000%, 6/01/45
6/15 at 100.00
A2
2,249,304
1,350
 
5.000%, 6/01/45 – AMBAC Insured
6/15 at 100.00
A2
1,283,958
3,635
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed
6/17 at 100.00
B
2,961,943
   
Bonds, Series 2007A-1, 5.000%, 6/01/33
     
450
 
M-S-R Energy Authority, California, Gas Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A, 6.500%, 11/01/39
No Opt. Call
A
520,016
10,200
 
Palomar Pomerado Health, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009A, 0.000%, 8/01/38 –
8/29 at 100.00
AA–
7,853,897
   
AGC Insured
     
700
 
Victor Elementary School District, San Bernardino County, California, General Obligation
No Opt. Call
Aa3
420,070
   
Bonds, Series 2002A, 0.000%, 8/01/24 – FGIC Insured
     
21,700
 
Total California
   
18,772,348
   
Colorado – 5.3%
     
5,000
 
Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%,
11/15 at 100.00
A+
5,371,100
   
11/15/25 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
     
3,605
 
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Toll Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B, 0.000%, 9/01/27 –
9/20 at 67.94
A
1,678,344
   
NPFG Insured
     
4,000
 
Park Creek Metropolitan District, Colorado, Senior Property Tax Supported Revenue Bonds,
12/19 at 100.00
AA–
4,356,160
   
Series 2009, 6.375%, 12/01/37 – AGC Insured
     
12,605
 
Total Colorado
   
11,405,604
   
Florida – 8.1%
     
9,500
 
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Aviation Revenue Bonds, Miami International Airport, Series 2009A,
10/19 at 100.00
A
9,876,390
   
5.500%, 10/01/41
     
   
Miami-Dade County, Florida, General Obligation Bonds, Build Better Communities Program,
     
   
Series 2009-B1:
     
2,500
 
6.000%, 7/01/38
7/18 at 100.00
Aa2
2,792,550
2,000
 
5.625%, 7/01/38
7/18 at 100.00
Aa2
2,198,440
300
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Convertible,
5/17 at 100.00
N/R
222,288
   
Capital Appreciation, Series 2012A-2, 0.000%, 5/01/39
     
865
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Convertible,
5/19 at 100.00
N/R
522,953
   
Capital Appreciation, Series 2012A-3, 0.000%, 5/01/40
     
375
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Convertible,
5/22 at 100.00
N/R
168,139
   
Capital Appreciation, Series 2012A-4, 0.000%, 5/01/40
     
525
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Hope Note, Series
5/18 at 100.00
N/R
5
   
2007-3, 6.450%, 5/01/23 (6)
     
70
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Non Performing
5/18 at 100.00
N/R
51,945
   
ParcelSeries 2007-1. RMKT, 6.450%, 5/01/23 (6)
     
910
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds, Refunding Series
5/17 at 100.00
N/R
859,886
   
2012A-1, 6.450%, 5/01/23
     
2,120
 
Tolomato Community Development District, Florida, Special Assessment Bonds,
5/18 at 100.00
N/R
814,822
   
Southern/Forbearance Parcel Series 2007-2, 6.450%, 5/01/23 (6)
     
19,165
 
Total Florida
   
17,507,418
   
Georgia – 0.8%
     
485
 
Atlanta, Georgia, Tax Allocation Bonds, Beltline Project Series 2008A. Remarketed,
1/19 at 100.00
A2
562,304
   
7.500%, 1/01/31
     
1,000
 
Clayton County Development Authority, Georgia, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Delta Air
6/20 at 100.00
B
1,170,510
   
Lines, Inc. Project, Series 2009A, 8.750%, 6/01/29
     
1,485
 
Total Georgia
   
1,732,814
   
Illinois – 10.8%
     
3,000
 
Chicago, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, City Colleges, Series 1999, 0.000%, 1/01/37 –
No Opt. Call
AA–
804,540
   
FGIC Insured
     
260
 
Cook and DuPage Counties High School District 210 Lemont, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds,
1/16 at 100.00
Aa2
275,233
   
Refunding Series 2006, 5.000%, 1/01/26 – NPFG Insured
     
465
 
Cook and DuPage Counties High School District 210 Lemont, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds,
1/16 at 100.00
Aa2 (4)
512,890
   
Refunding Series 2006, 5.000%, 1/01/26 (Pre-refunded 1/01/16) – NPFG Insured
     
1,885
 
Cook County Township High School District 225 Northfield, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds,
No Opt. Call
AAA
1,840,797
   
Capital Appreciation Refunding Series 2002B, 0.000%, 12/01/15 – NPFG Insured
     
5,035
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Series 2009A,
8/19 at 100.00
AA+
5,645,494
   
6.000%, 8/15/39
     
3,500
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, OSF Healthcare System, Series 2009A, 7.125%, 11/15/37
5/19 at 100.00
A
4,149,635
5,000
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Rush University Medical Center Obligated Group,
11/18 at 100.00
A
5,901,799
   
Series 2009A, 7.250%, 11/01/38
     
3,960
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Educational Advancement Fund Inc.,
5/17 at 100.00
BBB+
3,962,336
   
Refunding Series 2007A, 5.250%, 5/01/34
     
560
 
Will County Community Unit School District 201U, Crete-Monee, Will County, Illinois, General
No Opt. Call
A+
363,709
   
Obligation Bonds, Capital Appreciation Series 2004, 0.000%, 11/01/23 – FGIC Insured
     
23,665
 
Total Illinois
   
23,456,433
   
Indiana – 5.6%
     
5,000
 
Indiana Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Deaconess Hospital Obligated Group, Series
3/19 at 100.00
A+
5,504,450
   
2009A, 6.750%, 3/01/39
     
3,650
 
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Community Foundation of Northwest
3/17 at 100.00
A–
3,752,967
   
Indiana, Series 2007, 5.500%, 3/01/37
     
2,000
 
Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Power Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2009B,
1/19 at 100.00
A+
2,249,940
   
6.000%, 1/01/39
     
1,000
 
Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, Indiana, Series 1999E, 0.000%, 2/01/25 –
No Opt. Call
AA
647,580
   
AMBAC Insured
     
11,650
 
Total Indiana
   
12,154,937
   
Iowa – 1.8%
     
1,545
 
Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa, Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue Bonds, Iowa Fertilizer Company
12/18 at 100.00
BB–
1,531,543
   
Project, Series 2013, 5.500%, 12/01/22
     
3,025
 
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Asset Backed Settlement Revenue Bonds, Series 2005C,
6/15 at 100.00
B+
2,473,996
   
5.375%, 6/01/38
     
4,570
 
Total Iowa
   
4,005,539
   
Kansas – 0.2%
     
820
 
Wyandotte County-Kansas City Unified Government, Kansas, Sales Tax Special Obligation Capital
No Opt. Call
BBB+
530,032
   
Appreciation Revenue Bonds Redevelopment Project Area B – Major Multi-Sport Athletic Complex
     
   
Project, Subordinate Lien Series 2010B, 0.000%, 6/01/21
     
   
Louisiana – 7.5%
     
5,000
 
Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2006C-3,
6/18 at 100.00
AA–
5,649,600
   
6.125%, 6/01/25 – AGC Insured
     
   
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project,
     
   
Series 2007A:
     
7,000
 
5.375%, 5/15/43
5/17 at 100.00
Baa1
7,107,100
275
 
5.500%, 5/15/47
5/17 at 100.00
Baa1
279,623
3,255
 
St John Baptist Parish, Louisiana, Revenue Bonds, Marathon Oil Corporation, Series 2007A,
6/17 at 100.00
Baa1
3,230,425
   
5.125%, 6/01/37
     
15,530
 
Total Louisiana
   
16,266,748
   
Maine – 1.7%
     
3,335
 
Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Bowdoin College,
7/19 at 100.00
Aa2
3,781,890
   
Tender Option Bond Trust 2009-5B, 13.277%, 7/01/39 (IF) (5)
     
   
Massachusetts – 0.8%
     
500
 
Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank, Massachusetts, Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, 5.000%, 5/01/32 –
11/13 at 100.00
A–
504,025
   
AMBAC Insured
     
1,000
 
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust, Pooled Loan Program Bonds, Tender Option Bond
8/19 at 100.00
AAA
1,221,370
   
Trust 2989, 13.660%, 8/01/38 (IF)
     
1,500
 
Total Massachusetts
   
1,725,395
   
Michigan – 3.9%
     
5,000
 
Detroit, Michigan, Second Lien Sewerage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%,
7/15 at 100.00
A
4,541,650
   
7/01/35 – NPFG Insured
     
50
 
Detroit, Michigan, Sewer Disposal System Revenue Bonds, Second Lien, Series 2006B, 5.000%,
7/16 at 100.00
A
45,640
   
7/01/33 – NPFG Insured
     
3,100
 
Detroit, Michigan, Water Supply System Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2006D,
7/16 at 100.00
AA–
2,884,550
   
5.000%, 7/01/32 – AGM Insured
     
1,750
 
Michigan State Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2006IA, 0.000%, 10/15/26 –
10/16 at 61.33
AA–
905,083
   
AGM Insured
     
9,900
 
Total Michigan
   
8,376,923
   
Nevada – 3.3%
     
1,000
 
Clark County Water Reclamation District, Nevada, General Obligation Water Bonds, Series 2009A,
7/19 at 100.00
AAA
1,102,590
   
5.250%, 7/01/34
     
250
 
Clark County, Nevada, Senior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 7/01/40 –
7/15 at 100.00
Aa2
250,328
   
AMBAC Insured
     
5,415
 
Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency, Nevada, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A,
6/19 at 100.00
BBB–
5,879,769
   
8.000%, 6/15/30
     
6,665
 
Total Nevada
   
7,232,687
   
New Jersey – 3.1%
     
   
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, University of Medicine
     
   
and Dentistry of New Jersey, Series 2009B:
     
2,135
 
7.125%, 12/01/23 (Pre-refunded 6/01/19)
6/19 at 100.00
Baa1 (4)
2,778,361
3,000
 
7.500%, 12/01/32 (Pre-refunded 6/01/19)
6/19 at 100.00
Baa1 (4)
3,966,300
5,135
 
Total New Jersey
   
6,744,661
   
New York – 1.5%
     
3,000
 
Liberty Development Corporation, New York, Goldman Sachs Headquarters Revenue Bonds Series
No Opt. Call
A
3,208,830
   
2007, 5.500%, 10/01/37
     
130
 
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special Project Bonds, JFK International Air
12/20 at 100.00
BBB
144,196
   
Terminal LLC Project, Eighth Series 2010, 6.000%, 12/01/42
     
3,130
 
Total New York
   
3,353,026
   
Ohio – 6.5%
     
5,000
 
American Municipal Power Ohio Inc., General Revenue Bonds, Prairie State Energy Campus Project
2/19 at 100.00
AA–
5,300,800
   
Series 2009A, 5.750%, 2/15/39 – AGC Insured
     
   
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue
     
   
Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2:
     
2,115
 
5.875%, 6/01/30
6/17 at 100.00
B
1,689,695
5,910
 
6.500%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
B
4,832,725
2,000
 
Ohio State Higher Educational Facilities Commission, Hospital Revenue Bonds, University
1/15 at 100.00
A (4)
2,186,320
   
Hospitals Health System, Series 2009, 6.750%, 1/15/39 (Pre-refunded 1/15/15)
     
15,025
 
Total Ohio
   
14,009,540
   
Puerto Rico – 4.3%
     
4,390
 
Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewerage Authority, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2008A,
7/18 at 100.00
BBB–
3,852,225
   
6.000%, 7/01/44
     
500
 
Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority, Highway Revenue Bonds, Series 2003G, 5.000%,
No Opt. Call
BBB
501,200
   
7/01/22 – FGIC Insured
     
3,000
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series
8/19 at 100.00
A+
3,003,000
   
2009A, 6.000%, 8/01/42
     
2,500
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bonds
No Opt. Call
AA–
1,956,400
   
Trust 11851, 19.182%, 2/01/16 (IF)
     
10,390
 
Total Puerto Rico
   
9,312,825
   
Rhode Island – 3.0%
     
3,000
 
Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation, Hospital Financing Revenue Bonds,
5/19 at 100.00
A–
3,253,410
   
Lifespan Obligated Group Issue, Series 2009A, 7.000%, 5/15/39
     
3,240
 
Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds,
12/13 at 100.00
BBB+
3,242,851
   
Series 2002A, 6.125%, 6/01/32
     
6,240
 
Total Rhode Island
   
6,496,261
   
South Carolina – 1.2%
     
5,435
 
Piedmont Municipal Power Agency, South Carolina, Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A-2,
No Opt. Call
AA–
2,667,607
   
0.000%, 1/01/29 – AMBAC Insured
     
   
Texas – 6.9%
     
3,550
 
Ennis Independent School District, Ellis County, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006,
8/16 at 46.64
Aaa
1,362,455
   
0.000%, 8/15/31
     
1,855
 
Grand Parkway Transportation Corporation, Texas, System Toll Revenue Bonds, Frst Tier Series
10/23 at 100.00
BBB+
1,831,237
   
2013A, 5.500%, 4/01/53 (WI/DD, Settling 8/01/13)
     
5,400
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, Second Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2008F,
1/18 at 100.00
A3
5,676,264
   
5.750%, 1/01/38
     
5,000
 
Richardson Hospital Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Richardson Regional Medical Center,
12/13 at 100.00
A+
5,064,200
   
Series 2004, 6.000%, 12/01/34
     
1,000
 
Texas State, General Obligation Bonds, Public Financing Authority, Refunding Series 2011,
No Opt. Call
Aaa
1,006,440
   
4.000%, 10/01/13
     
16,805
 
Total Texas
   
14,940,596
   
Virgin Islands – 0.5%
     
1,000
 
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Matching Fund Revenue Loan Note – Diageo Project,
10/19 at 100.00
BBB
1,108,840
   
Series 2009A, 6.750%, 10/01/37
     
   
Virginia – 1.1%
     
2,000
 
Washington County Industrial Development Authority , Virginia, Hospital Revenue Bonds,
1/19 at 100.00
BBB+
2,290,160
   
Mountain States Health Alliance, Series 2009C, 7.750%, 7/01/38
     
   
Wisconsin – 7.8%
     
1,500
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, ProHealth Care, Inc.
2/19 at 100.00
A+
1,632,870
   
Obligated Group, Series 2009, 6.625%, 2/15/39
     
9,000
 
Wisconsin State, General Fund Annual Appropriation Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2009A,
5/19 at 100.00
AA–
10,254,330
   
6.000%, 5/01/36
     
5,000
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Aurora Healthcare Inc.,
10/13 at 100.00
A
5,006,300
   
Series 2003, 6.400%, 4/15/33
     
15,500
 
Total Wisconsin
   
16,893,500
$ 223,120
 
Total Investments (cost $188,453,374) – 99.0%
   
214,763,064
   
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.0%
   
2,218,606
   
Net Assets – 100%
   
$ 216,981,670
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
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
$ —
214,763,064
$ —
$214,763,064
 
 
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.
 
As of July 31, 2013, the cost of investments was $187,477,508.
 
Gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation of investments as of July 31, 2013, were as follows:
   
Gross unrealized:
 
   Appreciation
$29,592,663
   Depreciation
(2,307,107)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments
$27,285,556
 
 
(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets.
(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)
 
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.
(5)
 
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for
   
investments in inverse floating rate transactions.
(6)
 
At or subsequent to the end of the reporting period, this security is non-income producing. Non-income
   
producing, in the case of a fixed-income security, generally denotes that the issuer has (1) defaulted on
   
the payment of principal or interest, (2) is under the protection of the Federal Bankruptcy Court or (3) the
   
Fund’s Adviser has concluded that the issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations
   
and has directed the Fund’s custodian to cease accruing additional income on the Fund’s records.
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 AMT-Free Municipal Value Fund 
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Kevin J. McCarthy                    
                                                   Kevin J. McCarthy
                                                   Vice President and Secretary
 
Date:         September 27, 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:         September 27, 2013        
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Stephen D. Foy                              
                                                   Stephen D. Foy
                                                  Vice President and Controller (principal financial officer) 
 
Date:         September 27, 2013