JCE / Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund - SEC Filings, Annual Report, Proxy Statement

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund
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SEC Filings
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May 30, 2025 424B3

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (NYSE: JCE) (the “Fund”) Supplement Dated May 30, 2025 to the Fund’s Currently Effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”)

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration No. 333-279509 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (NYSE: JCE) (the “Fund”) Supplement Dated May 30, 2025 to the Fund’s Currently Effective Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) Nazar Suschko has been named a portfolio manager of the Fund, effective May 30, 2025. Accordingly, the following disclosure is hereby added under the heading “Ma

March 4, 2025 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.  )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.  ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defi

July 19, 2024 424B2

1,599,292 COMMON SHARES $0.01 PAR VALUE PER SHARE Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2) Registration Statement No. 333-279509 PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT (To Prospectus dated July 19, 2024) 1,599,292 COMMON SHARES $0.01 PAR VALUE PER SHARE Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (the “Fund”), a diversified, closed-end management investment company, is offering up to 1,599,292 of its common shares, $0.01 par value per share (the “Common S

July 12, 2024 CORRESP

July 12, 2024

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP 2005 Market Street Suite 2600 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Telephone 215.

March 6, 2024 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 6, 2024 (February 28, 2024) Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 811-22003 20-8449001 (State or other jurisdiction

February 27, 2024 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

October 13, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 13, 2023 (October 13, 202

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

May 9, 2023 CORRESP

[CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP LETTERHEAD] May 9, 2023

[CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP LETTERHEAD] May 9, 2023 VIA EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Megan F. Miller United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: SOX Review for Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC (File numbers listed in Exhibit A) Dear Ms. Miller: This letter responds to comments provided by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Staff”) via telephon

March 30, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

DEF 14A 1 d479166ddef14a.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the

November 25, 2022 NPORT-EX

3.4% (3.3%

1 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund Portfolio of Investments September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) JCE Shares Description (1) Value LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS - 99.

May 27, 2022 NPORT-EX

NPORT-EX

1 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund Portfolio of Investments March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) JCE Shares Description (1) Value LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS - 100.

February 25, 2022 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 d96396d8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 25, 2022 (February 24, 2022) NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 811-22003 20-8449001 (

February 25, 2022 EX-3.1

Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated By-Laws

Exhibit 3.1 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUNDS ORGANIZED AS MASSACHUSETTS BUSINESS TRUSTS This Amendment No. 1 (this ?Amendment?) to the By-Laws of Nuveen Closed-End Funds organized as Massachusetts business trusts, amended and restated as of October 5, 2020 (the ?By-Laws?) and applicable to each Nuveen Closed-End Fund listed on Exhibit A to the By-Laws

February 25, 2022 EX-99.1

Certain Nuveen Closed-End Funds Announce Board’s Approval of Suspension of Previously Adopted Control Share By-Law Board Intends to Appeal U.S. District Court’s Recent Ruling

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Certain Nuveen Closed-End Funds Announce Board’s Approval of Suspension of Previously Adopted Control Share By-Law Board Intends to Appeal U.S. District Court’s Recent Ruling Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund (NYSE: NVG), Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Value Fund (NYSE: NUW), Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: NEA), Nuveen Arizona Quality Municipal Inco

February 24, 2022 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

DEF 14A 1 d282147ddef14a.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ☐ Confidential, for Use of th

November 24, 2021 NPORT-EX

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund

JCE Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund Portfolio of Investments September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description (1) Value LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 99.

August 5, 2021 SC 13G/A

JCE / Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund / Advisors Asset Management, Inc. - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 e14105sch13ga.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. 4)* Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund - (NAME OF ISSUER) Common Stock - (TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES) 67090X107 - (CUSIP NUMBER) July 31, 2021 - (DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT) Check the approp

May 27, 2021 NPORT-EX

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund

JCE Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund Portfolio of Investments March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Description (1) Value LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 100.

April 9, 2021 CORRESP

APPENDIX A Registrant Series/Fund Name CIK File Number Series ID Annual Report Reviewed 1 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund 0001385763 811-22003 CEF0001187 12/31/2019 2 Nuveen Diversified Dividend and Income Fund Nuveen Dive

April 9, 2021 Ms. Megan Miller U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management, Disclosure Review & Accounting Office 100 F Street N.E. Washington DC 20549 Nuveen Closed-End and Open-End Funds – Sarbanes Oxley Review Dear Ms. Miller, This letter addresses the comments you provided in a telephone discussion on March 5, 2021, regarding reviews performed by the staff of the

March 4, 2021 DEF 14A

- NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement. ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). ? Def

February 4, 2021 SC 13G/A

SCHEDULE 13G/A

SC 13G/A 1 e12603-lot2nuveen.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. 3 )* Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund - (NAME OF ISSUER) Common Stock - (TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES) 67090X107 - (CUSIP NUMBER) December 31, 2020 - (DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT) Check t

November 27, 2020 NPORT-EX

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund

JCE Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund Portfolio of Investments September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description (1) Value LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 99.

October 26, 2020 EX-99.1

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EX-99.1 2 d95620dex991.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND ANNOUNCEMENT DATED OCTOBER 23, 2020 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund Announces Results of Special Shareholder Meeting NEW YORK, October 23, 2020 – Shareholders of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (NYSE: JCE) approved all items submitted for approval, including the proposal changing the fund’s sub-advisor for its equity portfolio to Nuveen Asset Ma

October 26, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 d95620d8k.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2020 (October 23, 2020) Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusett

October 6, 2020 EX-99.1

Advance Notice Deadlines Non-14a-8 Deadline Fund 14a-8 Deadline Earliest Date Latest Date Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund (NVG) March 2, 2021 April 1, 2021 April 16, 2021 Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Value Fund (NUW) March 2, 2021 April 1,

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Certain Nuveen Closed-End Funds Announce the Board’s Approval of Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Funds Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund (NYSE: NVG), Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Value Fund (NYSE: NUW), Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: NEA), Nuveen Arizona Quality Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: NAZ), Nuveen California AMT-Free Quality Municipal In

October 6, 2020 EX-3.1

Amended and Restated By-Laws

EX-3.1 Exhibit 3.1 BY-LAWS OF NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUNDS ORGANIZED AS MASSACHUSETTS BUSINESS TRUSTS (Amended and Restated as of October 5, 2020) ARTICLE I DECLARATION OF TRUST AND OFFICES Section 1.1 The Trust; Declaration of Trust. These are the By-Laws of each Nuveen Closed-End Fund listed on Exhibit A, each a Massachusetts business trust established by its own Declaration of Trust (each such fund

October 6, 2020 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 d47433d8k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 5, 2020 (October 5, 2020) NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 811-22003 20-8449001 (Stat

October 2, 2020 DEFA14A

- NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND

DEFA14A 1 d885355ddefa14a.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of th

September 14, 2020 DEFA14A

- NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND

DEFA14A 1 d885355ddefa14a.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of th

September 9, 2020 SC 13G/A

JCE / Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund / Advisors Asset Management, Inc. - FORM SC 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. 2 )* Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund - (NAME OF ISSUER) Common Stock - (TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES) 67090X107 - (CUSIP NUMBER) August 30, 2020 - (DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant

August 10, 2020 DEF 14A

- NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND

DEF 14A 1 d889743ddef14a.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ☐ Confidential, for Use of th

August 6, 2020 CORRESP

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CORRESP 1 filename1.htm Chicago New York Washington, DC London San Francisco Los Angeles Singapore vedderprice.com August 6, 2020 Jacob C. Tiedt Shareholder +1 312 609 7697 [email protected] Ms. Lisa Larkin U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management Disclosure Review Office 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (the “Registrant”)

August 3, 2020 EX-99.H.3

Dealer Agreement relating to At-the-Market Offerings dated August 3, 2020 between Nuveen Securities, LLC and Truist Securities, Inc. is filed herewith.

Dealer Agreement relating to At-the-Market Offerings DEALER AGREEMENT Nuveen Securities, LLC 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 August 3, 2020 Truist Securities, Inc.

August 3, 2020 POS EX

- NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND

POS EX 1 d85581dposex.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 3, 2020 1933 Act File No. 333-228049 1940 Act File No. 811-22003 U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form N-2 (Check appropriate box or boxes) REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ☒ Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☐ Post-Effective Ame

July 21, 2020 PRE 14A

- NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND

PRE 14A 1 d889743dpre14a.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ☐ Confidential, for Use of th

July 10, 2020 SC 13G/A

JCE / Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund / Advisors Asset Management, Inc. - FORM SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 e10396-13ga.htm FORM SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. 1 )* Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund - (NAME OF ISSUER) Common Stock - (TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES) 67090X107 - (CUSIP NUMBER) June 30, 2020 - (DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT) Check the appropri

May 28, 2020 NPORT-EX

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund

JCE Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund Portfolio of Investments March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Description (1) Value LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 99.

May 8, 2020 SC 13G

JCE / Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund / Advisors Asset Management, Inc. - FORM SC 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 e9503sc13g.htm FORM SC 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. )* Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund - (NAME OF ISSUER) Common Stock - (TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES) 67090X107 - (CUSIP NUMBER) April 30, 2020 - (DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT) Check the appropriate bo

April 2, 2020 DEFA14A

JCE / Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund DEFA14A - - NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND

DEFA14A 1 d854831ddefa14a.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ☐ Confidential, for Use of t

March 2, 2020 DEF 14A

JCE / Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund DEF 14A - - NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 27, 2019 NPORT-EX

JCE / Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund NPORT-EX - -

JCE Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund Portfolio of Investments September 30, 2019 (Unaudited) Shares Description (1) Value LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 99.

November 25, 2019 EX-99.R.1

Code of Ethics and Reporting Requirements of Nuveen (including affiliated entities) and the Nuveen Funds, as amended August 26, 2019, is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit g.4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-228049) as filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001193125-19-300021 on November 25, 2019.

EX-99.R.1 7 d836326dex99r1.htm CODE OF ETHICS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF NUVEEN Nuveen Compliance | 26 August 2019 Code of Ethics SUMMARY AND SCOPE What the Code is about Helping to ensure that Nuveen personnel place the interests of Nuveen clients ahead of their own personal interests. Who the Code applies to and what the implications are This Code applies to individuals in the following categ

November 25, 2019 486BPOS

Registration Statement

486BPOS 1 d836326d486bpos.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND As filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 25, 2019 1933 Act File No. 333-228049 1940 Act File No. 811-22003 U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form N-2 (Check appropriate box or boxes) REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ☒ Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☐ Post-Effect

November 25, 2019 EX-99.N

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund of our report dated February 28, 2019, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund’s Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended December 31, 2018.

November 25, 2019 EX-99.L.2

November 25, 2019

EX-99.L.2 5 d836326dex99l2.htm CONSENT OF MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP November 25, 2019 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 Re: Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (JCE) (File No. 333-228049) Ladies and Gentlemen: We hereby consent to all references to our firm in Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), to the

November 25, 2019 EX-99.G.4

Notice of Continuance of Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC dated July 24, 2019 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit g.4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-228049) as filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001193125-19-300021 on November 25, 2019.

Notice of Continuance of Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement NUVEEN CLOSED-END FUNDS NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE OF INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS WHEREAS, Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”) and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sub-Adviser”) have entered into Sub-Advisory Agreements (the “Agreements”), pursuant to whi

November 25, 2019 EX-99.G.6

Notice of Continuance of Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC and Intech Investment Management LLC dated July 24, 2019 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit g.6 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-228049) as filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001193125-19-300021 on November 25, 2019.

Notice of Continuance of Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE OF INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT WHEREAS, Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Manager”) and INTECH Investment Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sub-Adviser”) have entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement dated as of May 30, 2017

November 25, 2019 EX-99.G.2

Renewal of Investment Management Agreements between the Nuveen Closed-End Funds and Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC dated July 30, 2019 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit g.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-228049) as filed with the SEC via EDGAR Accession No. 0001193125-19-300021 on November 25, 2019.

EX-99.G.2 2 d836326dex99g2.htm RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS CONTINUANCE OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS Agreement made as of this 30th day of July 2019, by and between the entities listed on Appendix A (the “Funds”), and Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Adviser”), to be effective August 1, 2019. WITNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, the parties hereto are the contr

July 10, 2019 SC 13G/A

JCE / Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund / Advisors Asset Management, Inc. - SCHEDULE 13G AMENDED Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 e5848-lot1.htm SCHEDULE 13G AMENDED UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. 2 )* Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund - (NAME OF ISSUER) Common Stock - (TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES) 67090X107 - (CUSIP NUMBER) June 30, 2019 - (DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT) Check the ap

May 30, 2019 NPORT-EX

JCE / Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund NPORT-EX - -

NPORT-EX 1 JCE.htm JCE Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund Portfolio of Investments March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) Shares Description (1) Value LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 99.5% COMMON STOCKS – 99.5% Aerospace & Defense – 3.6% 14,488 Boeing Company, (2) $5,526,013 10,800 Textron Inc 547,128 4,555 TransDigm Group Inc, (3) 2,067,924 Total Aerospace & Defense 8,141,065 Air Freight & Logistics – 0.6% 15,000 CH Robi

February 26, 2019 DEF 14A

JCE / Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND

DEF 14A 1 d671678ddef14a.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ☐ Confidential, for Use of th

February 25, 2019 CORRESP

JCE / Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm Kathleen M. Macpeak +1.202.373.6149 [email protected] February 25, 2019 Elisabeth Bentzinger U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (the “Registrant” or the “Fund”) File Nos. 333-228049 and 811-22003 Dear Ms. Bentzinger: The purpose of this letter is to r

February 20, 2019 CORRESP

JCE / Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm Kathleen M. Macpeak +1.202.373.6149 [email protected] February 20, 2019 Elisabeth Bentzinger U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (the “Registrant” or the “Fund”) File Nos. 333-228049 and 811-22003 Dear Ms. Bentzinger: The purpose of this letter is to r

February 20, 2019 CORRESP

JCE / Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm Nuveen Investments 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 P 312.917.7700 www.nuveen.com February 20, 2019 VIA EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Ms. Elisabeth Bentzinger Re: Request for Acceleration of the Effective Date of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 Under the Securities Act of 1933 a

January 31, 2019 CORRESP

JCE / Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm Kathleen M. Macpeak +1.202.373.6149 [email protected] January 31, 2019 Elisabeth Bentzinger U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (the “Registrant” or the “Fund”) File Nos. 333-228049 and 811-22003 Dear Ms. Bentzinger: The purpose of this letter and atta

November 29, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Cedric H. Antosiewicz, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, n

November 29, 2018 N-Q

JCE / Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d638038dnq.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of

May 30, 2018 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 d563000dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Cedric H. Antosiewicz, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under

May 30, 2018 N-Q

JCE / Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d563000dnq.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of

February 23, 2018 DEF 14A

JCE / Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). ☒ Def

November 29, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

EX-99.CERT 2 d455745dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Cedric H. Antosiewicz, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under

November 29, 2017 N-Q

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund - NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND

N-Q 1 d455745dnq.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of

May 30, 2017 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Cedric H. Antosiewicz, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, n

May 30, 2017 N-Q

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund - NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Gifford R.

April 27, 2017 DEFA14A

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND

DEFA14A 1 d342971ddefa14a.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for use of the Commission Only

April 12, 2017 144

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

144 1 d373776d144.htm 144 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 SEC USE ONLY DOCUMENT SEQUENCE NO. CUSIP NUMBER WORK LOCATION ATTENTION: Transmit for filing 3 copies of this form concurrently with either placing an order with a broker to execute sale or executing a

April 10, 2017 DEF 14A

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). ☒ Def

April 7, 2017 CORRESP

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund ESP

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund Chicago New York Washington, D.C. London San Francisco Los Angeles vedderprice.com April 7, 2017 Brendan R. Hamill Associate +1 202 312 3010 [email protected] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attn: Mr. Ned Rubenstein Ms. Sally Samuel Re: Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (?Core Equity

March 22, 2017 PRE 14A

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND

PRE 14A 1 d342971dpre14a.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ☐ Confidential, for Use of th

March 22, 2017 CORRESP

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund ESP

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm Chicago New York Washington, DC London San Francisco Los Angeles Singapore vedderprice.com March 22, 2017 Brendan R. Hamill Associate +1 202 312 3010 [email protected] VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 To the Commission: On behalf of the Registrant, electronically transmitted herewith is the Registrant’s preliminary

November 29, 2016 N-Q

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d261118dnq.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of

November 29, 2016 EX-99.CERT

Cedric H. Antosiewicz

EX-99.CERT 2 d261118dex99cert.htm CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Cedric H. Antosiewicz, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under

May 27, 2016 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, no

May 27, 2016 N-Q

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

March 10, 2016 DEF 14A

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). x Def

November 27, 2015 EX-99.CERT

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, no

November 27, 2015 N-Q

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 d37990dnq.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of p

July 21, 2015 CORRESP

Page 1 of 8

July 21, 2015 Mr. Jason P. Fox U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management, Insured Investments Office 100 F Street N.E. Washington DC 20549 Re: Nuveen Closed-End and Open-End Funds - Sarbanes Oxley Review Dear Mr. Fox: This letter addresses the comments you provided in a telephone discussion on June 18, 2015, regarding reviews performed by the staff of the U.S. Secur

May 29, 2015 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman

EX-99.CERT 2 a15-111177ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under wh

May 29, 2015 N-Q

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

N-Q 1 a15-111177nq.htm N-Q 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offi

February 17, 2015 DEF 14A

JCE / Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund DEF 14A - - NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND

DEF 14A 1 d867957ddef14a.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the

November 28, 2014 N-Q

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund - N-Q

N-Q 1 a14-231426nq.htm N-Q 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offi

November 28, 2014 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman

EX-99.CERT 2 a14-231426ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under wh

July 3, 2014 DEFA14A

JTA / Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Total Return Strategy Fund DEFA14A - - PRESS RELEASE

DEFA14A 1 d745674ddefa14a.htm PRESS RELEASE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Onl

June 19, 2014 DEFA14A

- PRESS RELEASE

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin

June 19, 2014 DEF 14A

- CLOSED-END PROXY

DEF 14A 1 d721121ddef14a.htm CLOSED-END PROXY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission O

June 18, 2014 DEFA14A

- PRESS RELEASE

DEFA14A 1 d719867ddefa14a.htm PRESS RELEASE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for use of the Commis

June 18, 2014 DEFA14A

- PRESS RELEASE

Press Release UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rul

May 30, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

N-Q 1 a14-86166nq.htm N-Q 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offic

May 30, 2014 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading wi

May 19, 2014 PRE 14A

- CLOSED-END PROXY

PRE 14A 1 d721121dpre14a.htm CLOSED-END PROXY UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission O

May 1, 2014 DEFA14A

- PRESS RELEASE

DEFA14A 1 d719867ddefa14a.htm PRESS RELEASE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for use of the Commis

November 27, 2013 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading wi

November 27, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

May 30, 2013 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman

EX-99.CERT 2 a13-72758ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under whi

May 30, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

N-Q 1 a13-72758nq.htm N-Q 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offic

April 19, 2013 CORRESP

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Nuveen Investments April 19, 2013 Ms. Christina DiAngelo U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 450 5th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Nuveen Closed-End and Open-End Funds - Sarbanes Oxley Review Follow-Up Discussion Dear Christina: This letter addresses your comments provided in a telephone discussion on February 13, 2013. This was a follow-up discussion to our December 11, 2012, correspo

February 28, 2013 DEF 14A

- NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND

DEF 14A 1 d483081ddef14a.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ¨ Confidential, for Use of th

December 11, 2012 CORRESP

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Nuveen Investments December 11, 2012 Ms. Christina DiAngelo U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 450 5th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Nuveen Closed-End and Open-End Funds - Sarbanes Oxley Review Dear Christina: This letter addresses your comments provided in a telephone discussion on September 25, 2012. Each comment is shown below followed by our response. Unless otherwise noted, the r

November 29, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

N-Q 1 a12-230648nq.htm N-Q 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offi

November 29, 2012 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman

EX-99.CERT 2 a12-230648ex99dcert.htm EX-99.CERT Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under wh

May 30, 2012 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading wi

May 30, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings - N-Q

N-Q 1 a12-113511nq.htm N-Q 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offi

March 1, 2012 DEF 14A

- FINAL PROXY DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement. ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). x Def

February 17, 2012 CORRESP

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CORRESP February 17, 2012 Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, N.

February 2, 2012 PRE 14A

- NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 29, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

N-Q 1 a11-2797222nq.htm N-Q 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive off

November 29, 2011 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman

Exhibit 99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading wi

May 27, 2011 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

EX-99.CERT 2 c63851exv99wcert.htm EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements

May 27, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

March 30, 2011 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). þ Def

November 29, 2010 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

exv99wcert CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with re

November 29, 2010 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

nvq 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

May 28, 2010 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

May 28, 2010 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

exv99wcert CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with re

April 22, 2010 CORRESP

8 Appendix A CIK File No. Name Symbol 1 0001087783 811-09459 NUVEEN ARIZONA DIVIDEND ADVANTAGE MUNI FUND NFZ 2 0001161069 811-10553 NUVEEN ARIZONA DIVIDEND ADVANTAGE MUNI FUND 2 NKR 3 0001177212 811-21157 NUVEEN ARIZONA DIVIDEND ADVANTAGE MUNI FUND 3

April 16, 2010 Ms. Christina DiAngelo U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 450 5th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Nuveen Closed-End and Open-End Funds - Sarbanes Oxley Review Dear Christina: This letter addresses your comments provided in a telephone discussion on September 29, 2009. Each comment is shown below followed by our response. Unless otherwise noted, the responses relate to all

February 26, 2010 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). þ Def

November 27, 2009 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

exv99wcert CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with re

November 27, 2009 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

N-Q 1 c53919nvq.htm N-Q 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices

May 29, 2009 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

May 29, 2009 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with re

April 2, 2009 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). ? Def

March 23, 2009 PRER14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: þ Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). o De

March 2, 2009 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). o Def

November 28, 2008 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

N-Q 1 c47040nvq.htm FORM N-Q Table of Contents 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of prin

November 28, 2008 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

EX-99.CERT CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with res

May 30, 2008 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

EX-99.CERT 2 c25522exv99wcert.htm CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such stateme

May 30, 2008 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

N-Q 1 c25522nvq.htm FORM N-Q Table of Contents 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of prin

May 16, 2008 CORRESP

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corresp JENNIFER M. GOODMAN 312-609-7732 [email protected] May 16, 2008 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attn: Jim O’Connor Re: Nuveen New York Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund, Nuveen New York Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 2, Nuveen New York Investment Quality Municipal Fund, Inc., Nuveen New York Municipal Value Fund, Inc., Nuveen New York

May 16, 2008 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). þ Def

April 25, 2008 CORRESP

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VEDDER PRICE (LOGO) VEDDER PRICE P.C. 222 NORTH LASALLE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60601 312-609-7500 JENNIFER M. GOODMAN FAX: 312-609-5005 312-609-7732 [email protected] CHICAGO - NEW YORK CITY - WASHINGTON, DC - ROSELAND, NJ April 25, 2008 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Preliminary Proxy Materials for: Nuveen New York Dividend Advantage Muni

April 25, 2008 PRE 14A

- PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT

pre14a UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: þ Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

January 30, 2008 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

DEFA14A 1 c23443defa14a.htm DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of t

November 29, 2007 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

nvq Table of Contents 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

November 29, 2007 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

exv99wcert CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with re

November 13, 2007 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). o Def

October 15, 2007 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

DEFA14A 1 c19256iidefa14a.htm DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of

September 5, 2007 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

DEFA14A 1 c18356sdefa14a.htm DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of

August 29, 2007 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

DEFA14A 1 c18089sdefa14a.htm DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of

August 27, 2007 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). þ Def

August 14, 2007 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). o Def

August 10, 2007 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). o Def

August 10, 2007 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant þ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: þ Preliminary Proxy Statement. o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). o Def

May 30, 2007 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

nvq 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 811-22003 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Kevin J.

May 30, 2007 EX-99.CERT

/s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman Gifford R. Zimmerman Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer)

exv99wcert CERTIFICATIONS I, Gifford R. Zimmerman, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with res

February 20, 2007 8-A12B

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND (Exact Name of Re

8-A12B 1 d8a12b.htm NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 NUVEEN CORE EQUITY ALPHA FUND (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) MASSACHUSETTS TO BE APPLIED FOR (State of Incorporation or Org

January 12, 2007 N-8A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-8A NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(a) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-8A NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8(a) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 The undersigned investment company hereby notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission that it registers under and pursuant to the provisions of Section 8(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and in connection with such notific

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