Nuveen Dividend Advantage Municipal 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         811-09297         

        Nuveen Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund         
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)


        333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60606         

Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)


Jessica R. Droeger—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:          7/31/04         

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.

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Item 1. Schedule of Investments

Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited)
Nuveen Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund (NAD)
July 31, 2004


Principal

Optional Call

Market

Amount (000)

Description(1)

Provisions*

Ratings**

Value


Alabama - 0.2%

 

$

1,500

Alabama 21st Century Authority, Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds, Series 2000, 5.750%, 12/01/20

6/10 at 102.00

A-

$    1,423,035


Arizona - 2.6%

 

15,000

Maricopa County, Arizona, Pollution Control Corporation, Remarketing Pollution Control Revenue

No Opt. Call

BB+

15,479,850

   Bonds, El Paso Electric Company, Series 1994A, 6.375%, 7/01/14 (Mandatory put 8/01/05)


California - 2.6%

 

2,605

California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1997, 5.000%, 10/01/18 - AMBAC Insured

10/07 at 101.00

AAA

2,703,990

 

2,475

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, California, Power System Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A-3,

7/06 at 100.00

AA-

2,580,485

   5.375%, 7/01/20

 

9,375

Sacramento County Sanitation District Financing Authority, California, Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A,

12/05 at 101.00

AA

9,948,375

   5.875%, 12/01/27


Colorado - 3.2%

 

10,250

Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 1996D, 5.500%, 11/15/25 -

11/06 at 101.00

AAA

10,714,325

   MBIA Insured

 

2,950

Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, Colorado, Convention Center Hotel Senior Revenue Bonds,

12/13 at 100.00

AAA

3,008,263

   Series 2003A, 5.000%, 12/01/22 - XLCA Insured

 

1,475

City and County of Denver, Colorado, FHA-Insured Mortgage Loan Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds,

10/07 at 102.00

AAA

1,506,211

   Boston Lofts Project, Series 1997A, 5.750%, 10/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

3,205

City and County of Denver, Colorado, Airport Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, Rental Car Projects,

1/09 at 101.00

AAA

3,544,666

   Series 1999A, 6.000%, 1/01/12 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured


Connecticut - 0.5%

 

Connecticut Development Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Alzheimer's Resource

Center of Connecticut Inc., Series 1994A:

290

   6.875%, 8/15/04

No Opt. Call

N/R

289,994

2,700

   7.125%, 8/15/14

8/04 at 102.00

N/R

2,666,655


Florida - 3.1%

 

1,630

Florida Housing Finance Agency, Housing Revenue Bonds, Mar Lago Village Apartments Project,

12/07 at 102.00

AAA

1,703,546

   Series 1997F, 5.800%, 12/01/17 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - AMBAC Insured

 

13,625

Martin County Industrial Development Authority, Florida, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds,

12/04 at 102.00

BBB-

13,988,924

   Indiantown Cogeneration LP Project, Series 1994A, 7.875%, 12/15/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

2,405

Venice, Florida, Bon Secours Health System, Revenue Bonds, Series 1996, 5.600%, 8/15/16 - MBIA

8/06 at 102.00

AAA

2,590,810

   Insured


Georgia - 1.4%

 

4,000

Forsyth County Water and Sewerage Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, Series 2000, 6.000%, 4/01/25

4/10 at 102.00

AA***

4,601,840

   (Pre-refunded to 4/01/10)

 

3,500

Gainesville, Hall County Hospital Authority, Georgia, Revenue Anticipation Certificates, Northeast

5/09 at 101.00

AAA

3,613,470

   Georgia Health Services Inc. Project, Series 1999, 5.500%, 5/15/29 - MBIA Insured


Idaho - 0.4%

 

710

Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 1999E, 5.750%,

7/09 at 101.00

Aa2

727,736

   1/01/21 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

865

Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 2000D, 6.350%,

1/10 at 100.00

Aa2

911,122

   7/01/22 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

850

Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 2000E, 5.950%,

7/10 at 100.00

Aaa

861,526

   7/01/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax)


Illinois - 34.5%

 

3,635

Channahon, Illinois, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Morris Hospital, Series 1999, 5.750%, 12/01/12

12/09 at 102.00

BBB+

3,799,993

 

22,750

Chicago, Illinois, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Emergency Telephone System, Series 1999,

No Opt. Call

AAA

25,349,415

   5.500%, 1/01/23 - FGIC Insured

 

7,250

Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees of the Chicago Board of Education, Illinois, Unlimited Tax

No Opt. Call

AAA

7,935,053

   General Obligation Bonds, Dedicated Tax Revenues, Series 1999A, 5.500%, 12/01/26 - FGIC Insured

 

2,300

Chicago, Illinois, Motor Fuel Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1993, 5.375%, 1/01/14 - AMBAC

No Opt. Call

AAA

2,543,248

   Insured

 

Chicago, Illinois, FHA/GNMA Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Archer Court Apartments,

Series 1999A:

905

   5.500%, 12/20/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

10/10 at 101.00

AAA

945,173

1,210

   5.600%, 12/20/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

10/10 at 101.00

AAA

1,228,319

1,925

   5.650%, 12/20/40 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

10/10 at 101.00

AAA

1,951,103

 

4,940

Chicago, Illinois, Wastewater Transmission Revenue Bonds, Series 1995, 5.125%, 1/01/25 - FGIC

1/06 at 102.00

AAA

4,988,017

   Insured

 

5,100

Chicago, Illinois, Water Revenue Bonds, Series 1997, 5.250%, 11/01/27 (Pre-refunded to 11/01/07) -

11/07 at 102.00

AAA

5,192,259

   FGIC Insured

 

1,000

DuPage County Community Unit School District No. 200, Wheaton, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds,

11/13 at 100.00

Aaa

1,065,140

   Series 2003B, 5.250%, 11/01/20 - FSA Insured

 

24,835

Illinois Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Presbyterian Home of Lake Forest Project,

9/07 at 102.00

AAA

26,149,765

   Series 1999, 5.625%, 9/01/31 - FSA Insured

 

3,935

Illinois Development Finance Authority, Local Government Program Revenue Bonds, Round Lake

No Opt. Call

Aaa

2,430,531

   Community Unit School District 116 Project, Series 1999, 0.000%, 1/01/15 - MBIA Insured

 

2,750

Illinois Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, MJH Education Assistance Illinois LLC,

9/09 at 100.00

AAA

2,759,845

   Series 1999D, 5.450%, 9/01/14 (Pre-refunded to 9/01/09) - AMBAC Insured

 

Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Loyola University Health System, Series 1997A:

1,600

   5.000%, 7/01/24 (Pre-refunded to 7/01/07) - MBIA Insured

7/07 at 101.00

AAA

1,730,800

5,400

   5.000%, 7/01/24 - MBIA Insured

7/07 at 101.00

AAA

5,427,810

 

5,490

Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Series

2/07 at 102.00

A

5,648,387

   1996B, 5.500%, 2/15/16

 

17,280

Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Converted Adjustable Rate Revenue Bonds, Highland Park

10/07 at 102.00

AAA

19,433,434

   Hospital, Series 1991A, 6.000%, 10/01/15 (Pre-refunded to 10/01/07) - FGIC Insured

 

9,920

Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Remarketed Revenue Bonds, University of Chicago Project,

8/11 at 103.00

Aa1

10,787,802

   Series 1985A, 5.500%, 8/01/20

 

7,245

Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Proctor Community Hospital Project,

1/05 at 100.00

BB+

7,245,942

   Series 1991, 7.375%, 1/01/23

 

5,000

Community Unit School District No. 300, Kane, McHenry, Cook and DeKalb Counties, Illinois,

12/11 at 100.00

AAA

5,468,500

   General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000, 5.500%, 12/01/19 - MBIA Insured

 

Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, McCormick Place Expansion Project Refunding

Bonds, Series 1996A:

9,750

   0.000%, 12/15/22 - MBIA Insured

No Opt. Call

AAA

3,758,231

13,000

   0.000%, 12/15/23 - MBIA Insured

No Opt. Call

AAA

4,688,060

 

20,500

Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, McCormick Place Expansion Project Bonds,

12/09 at 101.00

AAA

21,846,645

   Series 1999A, 5.500%, 12/15/24 - FGIC Insured

 

Regional Transportation Authority, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties, Illinois,

General Obligation Bonds, Series 1999:

22,650

   5.750%, 6/01/19 - FSA Insured

No Opt. Call

AAA

26,182,721

3,500

   5.750%, 6/01/23 - FSA Insured

No Opt. Call

AAA

4,015,235

 

4,500

Will County School District No. 122, New Lenox, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2000B,

No Opt. Call

Aaa

2,247,750

   0.000%, 11/01/18 - FSA Insured


Indiana - 3.8%

 

8,000

Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Clarian Health Obligated

8/10 at 101.50

AAA

8,276,480

   Group, Series 2000A, 5.500%, 2/15/26 - MBIA Insured

 

8,755

Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Charity Obligated Group,

11/09 at 101.00

AAA

9,838,081

   Series 1999D, 5.500%, 11/15/24 (Pre-refunded to 11/15/09) - MBIA Insured

 

4,190

Indianapolis, Indiana, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Park Tudor Foundation Inc., Project,

6/09 at 101.00

Aa3

4,411,106

   Series 1999, 5.700%, 6/01/24


Iowa - 2.0%

 

11,135

Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, Private College Facility Revenue Bonds, Waldorf College

10/10 at 102.00

N/R

11,805,104

   Project, Series 1999, 7.375%, 10/01/19


Kansas - 0.6%

 

3,825

Wichita, Kansas, Water and Sewer Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 1999, 4.000%, 10/01/18 - FGIC

10/06 at 101.00

AAA

3,682,366

   Insured


Kentucky - 5.8%

 

3,030

Hardin County School District Finance Corporation, Kentucky, School Building Revenue Bonds, Series

2/10 at 101.00

Aa3

3,348,726

   2000, 5.750%, 2/01/20

 

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Hospital System Revenue Refunding and Improvement

Bonds, Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc. Project, Series 1997:

1,850

   5.850%, 10/01/17

4/08 at 102.00

BB-

1,741,683

5,000

   5.875%, 10/01/22

4/08 at 102.00

BB-

4,583,450

 

Newport Public Properties Corporation, Kentucky, First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Public Parking and

Plaza Project, Series 2000A:

17,240

   8.375%, 1/01/18

7/10 at 104.00

N/R

17,765,820

3,000

   8.500%, 1/01/27

7/10 at 104.00

N/R

3,091,410

3,875

   8.375%, 1/01/27

7/10 at 104.00

N/R

3,993,188


Louisiana - 2.1%

 

2,245

Lafayette, Louisiana, Public Improvement Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2000B, 5.625%, 5/01/25 - FGIC

5/10 at 101.50

AAA

2,402,981

   Insured

 

1,750

Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, GNMA

6/12 at 105.00

Aaa

1,916,495

   Collateralized Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, Sharlo Apartments Project, Series 2002A, 6.500%,

   6/20/37

 

9,545

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Louisiana, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series

5/11 at 101.00

BBB

8,049,489

   2001B, 5.500%, 5/15/30


Maryland - 0.9%

 

5,000

Maryland Community Development Administration, Residential Revenue Bonds, Series 2000G, 5.950%,

9/09 at 100.00

Aa2

5,183,300

   9/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)


Massachusetts - 1.7%

 

1,500

Boston Industrial Development Financing Authority, Massachusetts, Subordinate Revenue Bonds,

9/12 at 102.00

N/R

1,537,545

   Crosstown Center Project, Series 2002, 8.000%, 9/01/35 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

785

Massachusetts Port Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, US Airways Group Inc., Series

9/06 at 102.00

AAA

809,186

   1996A, 5.875%, 9/01/23 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured

 

7,000

Massachusetts Port Authority, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, BOSFUEL Corporation, Series 1997,

7/07 at 102.00

AAA

7,462,980

   5.500%, 7/01/18 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured

 

555

Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 32, 6.600%,

12/04 at 102.00

AA

567,943

   12/01/26 (Alternative Minimum Tax)


Michigan - 1.6%

 

Detroit, Michigan, Senior Lien Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A:

2,565

   5.250%, 7/01/33 (Pre-refunded to 7/01/11) - FGIC Insured

7/11 at 100.00

AAA

2,848,638

2,435

   5.250%, 7/01/33 - FGIC Insured

7/11 at 100.00

AAA

2,479,390

 

4,000

Wayne County, Michigan, Airport Revenue Bonds, Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Series 1998A, 5.375%,

12/08 at 101.00

AAA

4,252,560

   12/01/16 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured


Minnesota - 0.6%

 

2,250

Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Minnesota, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds,

4/11 at 101.00

N/R

1,878,120

   Northwest Airlines Inc. Project, Series 2001A, 7.000%, 4/01/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

1,685

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 1998H-1, 5.650%, 7/01/31

1/10 at 101.00

AA+

1,738,735

   (Alternative Minimum Tax)


Missouri - 1.4%

 

Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, SSM Healthcare System, Series

2001A:

4,370

   5.250%, 6/01/21 - AMBAC Insured

6/11 at 101.00

AAA

4,568,005

3,670

   5.250%, 6/01/28 - AMBAC Insured

6/11 at 101.00

AAA

3,737,675


Montana - 0.5%

 

1,800

Montana Board of Housing, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 2000A-2, 6.450%, 6/01/29

12/09 at 100.00

AA+

1,875,708

   (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

1,000

Montana Higher Education Student Assistance Corporation, Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Subordinate

12/09 at 100.00

A2

1,036,320

   Series 1999B, 6.400%, 12/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax)


Nebraska - 0.3%

 

1,800

Nebraska Higher Education Loan Program Incorporated, Senior Subordinate Bonds, Series 1993A-5A,

No Opt. Call

AAA

1,905,804

   6.200%, 6/01/13 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured


Nevada - 0.5%

 

6,000

Director of Nevada State Department of Business and Industry, Revenue Bonds, Las Vegas Monorail

No Opt. Call

AAA

2,905,380

   Project, First Tier, Series 2000, 0.000%, 1/01/19 - AMBAC Insured


New Hampshire - 0.5%

 

2,745

New Hampshire Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Acquisition Revenue Bonds, Series

7/05 at 102.00

Aa2

2,763,501

   1995D, 6.550%, 7/01/26 (Alternative Minimum Tax)


New Jersey - 7.8%

 

3,150

New Jersey Higher Education Assistance Authority, Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Series 2000A,

6/10 at 101.00

AAA

3,302,397

   6.000%, 6/01/13 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured

 

2,000

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, FHA-Insured Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Jersey

8/11 at 100.00

AAA

2,040,520

   City Medical Center, Series 2001, 4.800%, 8/01/21 - AMBAC Insured

 

15,600

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Solid Waste Facilities Revenue Bonds, Bridgewater

No Opt. Call

N/R

9,117,576

   Resources Inc. Project, Series 1999B, 8.250%, 6/01/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)#

 

675

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Solid Waste Revenue Bonds, Bridgewater Resources Inc.

No Opt. Call

N/R

395,260

   Project, Series 2003C, 0.000%, 6/30/05#

 

4,130

New Jersey Transit Corporation, Certificates of Participation, Federal Transit Administration

No Opt. Call

AAA

4,618,951

   Grants, Series 2002A, 5.500%, 9/15/13 - AMBAC Insured

 

4,000

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transportation System Bonds, Series 1999A, 5.750%,

No Opt. Call

A+

4,567,320

   6/15/18

 

10,000

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special Project Bonds, JFK International Air Terminal

12/07 at 102.00

AAA

10,966,700

   LLC, Sixth Series 1997, 5.900%, 12/01/17 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, New Jersey, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series

2002:

9,705

   5.750%, 6/01/32

6/12 at 100.00

BBB

8,509,150

3,165

   6.125%, 6/01/42

6/12 at 100.00

BBB

2,543,109


New York - 18.4%

 

5,000

Long Island Power Authority, New York, Electric System General Revenue Bonds, Series 1998A,

6/08 at 101.00

AAA

5,114,300

   5.250%, 12/01/26 - FSA Insured

 

Nassau County, New York, General Obligations, Serial General Improvement Bonds, Series B:

4,005

   5.250%, 6/01/19 (Pre-refunded to 6/01/09) - AMBAC Insured

6/09 at 102.00

AAA

4,494,812

7,005

   5.250%, 6/01/20 (Pre-refunded to 6/01/09) - AMBAC Insured

6/09 at 102.00

AAA

7,861,712

7,005

   5.250%, 6/01/21 - AMBAC Insured

6/09 at 102.00

AAA

7,602,316

 

2,000

New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal Series 1998E, 5.250%, 8/01/14 - AMBAC

2/08 at 101.00

AAA

2,159,920

   Insured

 

14,000

New York City, New York, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998F, 5.375%, 8/01/19 - MBIA Insured

2/08 at 101.00

AAA

15,082,200

 

12,350

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, New York, Future Tax Secured Bonds, Fiscal Series

5/10 at 101.00

AA+***

13,960,317

   2000C, 5.500%, 11/01/29 (Pre-refunded to 5/01/10)

 

10,000

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, New York, Future Tax Secured Bonds, Fiscal Series

8/09 at 101.00

AA+***

11,381,900

   2000A, 5.750%, 8/15/24 (Pre-refunded to 8/15/09)

 

4,600

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Improvement Revenue Bonds, Mental Health Services

2/07 at 102.00

AAA

4,912,294

   Facilities, Series 1996E, 5.250%, 2/15/18 - AMBAC Insured

 

2,170

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Insured Revenue Bonds, Franciscan Health Partnership

7/07 at 102.00

AA

2,316,453

   Obligated Group - Frances Shervier Home and Hospital, Series 1997, 5.500%, 7/01/17 - RAAI Insured

 

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Improvement Revenue Bonds, Mental Health Services

Facilities, Series 1996B:

4,305

   5.125%, 8/15/21 (Pre-refunded to 2/15/06) - MBIA Insured

2/06 at 100.00

AAA

4,601,270

165

   5.125%, 8/15/21 - MBIA Insured

2/06 at 102.00

AAA

171,044

 

7,500

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Secured Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Wyckoff

2/08 at 101.50

AAA

7,965,000

   Heights Medical Center, Series 1998H, 5.300%, 8/15/21 - MBIA Insured

 

10,000

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Third General Resolution Consolidated Revenue Bonds,

7/09 at 101.00

AAA

11,263,200

   City University System, Series 1999-1, 5.500%, 7/01/29 (Pre-refunded to 7/01/09) - FSA Insured

 

2,000

Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, Third General Resolution Consolidated Revenue Bonds,

1/08 at 102.00

AAA

2,216,700

   City University System, Series 1997-1, 5.375%, 7/01/24 (Pre-refunded to 1/01/08) - FSA Insured

 

7,500

New York State Urban Development Corporation, Correctional Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 1995-6,

1/06 at 102.00

AAA

8,020,800

   5.375%, 1/01/25 (Pre-refunded to 1/01/06) - AMBAC Insured


North Carolina - 0.5%

 

3,000

Wake County, North Carolina, General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.250%, 2/01/17

2/11 at 102.00

AAA

3,256,530


Ohio - 4.4%

 

2,300

Amherst Exempted Village School District, Ohio, Unlimited Tax General Obligation School Improvement

12/11 at 100.00

Aaa

2,395,542

   Bonds, Series 2001, 5.125%, 12/01/21 - FGIC Insured

 

3,635

Franklin County, Ohio, FHA-Insured Multifamily Housing Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Hamilton Creek

1/05 at 103.00

Aa

3,681,128

   Apartments Project, Series 1994A, 5.550%, 7/01/24 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

5,650

Ohio Water Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Bay Shore Power, Series

9/08 at 102.00

N/R

5,270,659

   1998A, 5.875%, 9/01/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

13,500

Ohio Water Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, Bay Shore Power, Series

9/09 at 102.00

N/R

13,578,435

   1998B, 6.625%, 9/01/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

1,115

Warren County, Ohio, Special Assessment General Obligation Bonds, Waterstone Boulevard, Series

12/07 at 101.00

Aa2

1,214,068

   1997, 5.500%, 12/01/17


Oregon - 0.4%

 

2,355

Portland, Oregon, Downtown Waterfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Bonds, Series 2000A,

6/10 at 101.00

Aaa

2,558,284

   5.500%, 6/15/20 - AMBAC Insured


Pennsylvania - 5.0%

 

3,480

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Revenue Bonds, West Penn Allegheny

11/10 at 102.00

B

3,905,012

   Health System, Series 2000B, 9.250%, 11/15/22

 

2,180

Carbon County Industrial Development Authority, Pennsylvania, Resource Recovery Revenue Refunding

No Opt. Call

BBB-

2,346,748

   Bonds, Panther Creek Partners Project, Series 2000, 6.650%, 5/01/10 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

18,900

Philadelphia Airport System, Pennsylvania, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1998A, 5.500%, 6/15/18

6/08 at 102.00

AAA

20,107,143

   (Alternative Minimum Tax) - FGIC Insured

 

3,205

Philadelphia School District, Pennsylvania, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002B, 5.625%,

8/12 at 100.00

AAA

3,516,109

   8/01/16 - FGIC Insured


Puerto Rico - 2.0%

 

12,500

Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority, Capital Fund Program Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 4.500%,

No Opt. Call

AA***

12,007,375

   12/01/23


Rhode Island - 2.7%

 

2,015

Central Falls, Rhode Island, General Obligation School Bonds, Series 1999, 6.250%, 5/15/20 - RAAI

5/09 at 102.00

AA

2,251,521

   Insured

 

3,500

Providence Redevelopment Agency, Rhode Island, Revenue Bonds, Public Safety and Municipal Building

4/10 at 101.00

Aaa

3,759,000

   Projects, Series 1999A, 5.750%, 4/01/29 - AMBAC Insured

 

12,000

Rhode Island Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds,

6/12 at 100.00

BBB

10,161,360

   Series 2002A, 6.125%, 6/01/32


Tennessee - 2.1%

 

5,260

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, Tennessee, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 1999D, 6.000%,

3/10 at 101.00

AAA

5,738,923

   3/01/24 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - AMBAC Insured

 

2,425

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, Tennessee, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2001B, 5.125%,

3/11 at 100.00

AAA

2,455,022

   3/01/26 - FSA Insured

 

2,580

Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Homeownership Program Bonds, Series 2000-1, 6.375%, 7/01/25

7/10 at 101.00

AA

2,637,921

   (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

1,475

Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Homeownership Program Bonds, Series 2000-2B, 6.250%, 1/01/20

7/10 at 100.00

AA

1,518,542

   (Alternative Minimum Tax)


Texas - 14.4%

 

1,000

Alliance Airport Authority Inc., Texas, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, American Airlines Inc.

12/04 at 100.00

CCC

686,780

   Project, Series 1990, 7.500%, 12/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

Austin, Texas, Prior Lien Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 1995A:

1,660

   6.125%, 11/15/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (Pre-refunded to 11/15/05) - MBIA Insured

11/05 at 102.00

AAA

1,776,200

8,340

   6.125%, 11/15/25 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured

11/05 at 102.00

AAA

8,888,021

 

2,560

Brazos River Authority, Texas, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, TXU Electric Company

4/13 at 101.00

BBB

2,944,640

   Project, Series 1999C, 7.700%, 3/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

4,675

Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, Dallas County, Texas, Unlimited

2/09 at 100.00

AAA

5,265,219

   Tax School Building Bonds, Series 1999, 6.000%, 2/15/20 (Pre-refunded to 2/15/09)

 

Coppell Independent School District, Dallas County, Texas, Unlimited Tax School Building and

Refunding Bonds , Series 1999:

5,130

   0.000%, 8/15/20

8/09 at 52.47

AAA

2,147,162

7,000

   0.000%, 8/15/21

8/09 at 49.48

AAA

2,742,810

7,345

   0.000%, 8/15/23

8/09 at 44.01

AAA

2,507,436

7,000

   0.000%, 8/15/24

8/09 at 41.50

AAA

2,223,550

7,350

   0.000%, 8/15/25

8/09 at 39.14

AAA

2,174,351

7,000

   0.000%, 8/15/26

8/09 at 36.91

AAA

1,943,340

 

2,000

Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation, Texas, Revenue Refunding

11/05 at 100.00

CCC

1,906,260

   Bonds, American Airlines Inc., Series 2000B, 6.050%, 5/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (Mandatory

   put 11/01/05)

 

6,000

Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport Facility Improvement Corporation, Texas, Revenue Refunding

11/07 at 100.00

CCC

5,226,120

   Bonds, American Airlines Inc., Series 2000C, 6.150%, 5/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (Mandatory

   put 11/01/07)

 

Harris County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Christus Health,

Series 1999A:

12,240

   5.375%, 7/01/24 - MBIA Insured

7/09 at 101.00

AAA

12,585,780

11,000

   5.375%, 7/01/29 - MBIA Insured

7/09 at 101.00

AAA

11,180,510

 

2,500

Jefferson County, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2000, 6.000%, 8/01/25 (Pre-refunded to

8/10 at 100.00

AAA

2,871,900

   8/01/10) - FSA Insured

 

4,245

Laredo Independent School District, Webb County, Texas, Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series

8/09 at 100.00

AAA

4,371,077

   1999, 5.250%, 8/01/24

 

2,000

Laredo, Texas, Sports Venue Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2001, 5.300%, 3/15/26 - FGIC Insured

3/09 at 100.00

AAA

2,060,480

 

1,500

Port Arthur, Texas, Jefferson County, General Obligation Bonds, Series 1997, 5.000%, 2/15/21 -

2/07 at 100.00

AAA

1,531,230

   MBIA Insured

 

10,000

Tarrant County, Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas Health Resources System

2/08 at 102.00

AAA

10,544,500

   Revenue Bonds, Series 1997A, 5.250%, 2/15/17 - MBIA Insured


Utah - 0.6%

 

40

Utah Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Senior Bonds, Federally Insured or Guaranteed

1/05 at 102.00

AAA

40,413

   Mortgage Loans, Series 1994F, 7.000%, 7/01/27 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

Utah Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 1999C-2, Class II:

940

   5.700%, 7/01/19 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

1/10 at 101.50

AAA

988,100

315

   5.750%, 7/01/21 (Alternative Minimum Tax)

1/10 at 101.50

AA

329,578

 

345

Utah Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 1999D, 5.850%, 7/01/21

7/09 at 101.00

AA

353,339

   (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

150

Utah Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 1999F, 6.300%, 7/01/21

7/09 at 101.50

Aa2

152,153

   (Alternative Minimum Tax)

 

1,705

Utah Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Bonds, Series 2000F-2, Class III, 6.000%,

7/10 at 100.00

AA-

1,759,202

   1/01/15 (Alternative Minimum Tax)


Virginia - 1.4%

 

4,815

Metropolitan District of Columbia Airports Authority, Virginia, Airport System Revenue Bonds,

10/04 at 100.00

AAA

4,845,238

   Series 1994A, 5.500%, 10/01/24 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (Pre-refunded to 10/01/04) - MBIA Insured

 

3,395

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Industrial Development Water Revenue Bonds, S.I.L.

11/09 at 102.00

N/R

3,309,140

   Clean Water, LLC Project, Series 1999, 7.250%, 11/01/24 (Alternative Minimum Tax)


Washington - 10.9%

 

4,000

Energy Northwest, Washington, Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds, Nuclear Project 3, Series 2003A,

7/13 at 100.00

Aaa

4,330,760

   5.500%, 7/01/17

 

Port of Seattle, Washington, Special Facility Revenue Bonds, Terminal 18, Series 1999B:

1,755

   6.000%, 9/01/15 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured

3/10 at 101.00

AAA

1,942,873

2,590

   6.000%, 9/01/16 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured

3/10 at 101.00

AAA

2,860,422

 

Port of Seattle, Washington, Special Facility Revenue Bonds, Terminal 18, Series 1999C:

875

   6.000%, 9/01/15 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured

3/10 at 101.00

AAA

968,669

1,260

   6.000%, 9/01/16 (Alternative Minimum Tax) - MBIA Insured

3/10 at 101.00

AAA

1,391,557

 

9,760

Tacoma, Washington, Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.625%, 1/01/21 -

1/11 at 101.00

AAA

10,655,382

   FSA Insured

 

7,530

Washington State Tobacco Settlement Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds,

6/13 at 100.00

BBB

7,082,944

   Series 2002, 6.500%, 6/01/26

 

11,605

Washington, Certificates of Participation, Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Series

7/09 at 100.00

AAA

12,458,200

   1999, 5.250%, 7/01/16 - MBIA Insured

 

3,350

Washington, General Obligation Compound Interest Bonds, Series 1999S-2, 0.000%, 1/01/18 - FSA

No Opt. Call

AAA

1,735,803

   Insured

 

Washington, General Obligation Compound Interest Bonds, Series 1999S-3:

17,650

   0.000%, 1/01/20

No Opt. Call

Aa1

8,058,108

18,470

   0.000%, 1/01/21

No Opt. Call

Aa1

7,899,804

 

4,800

Washington Public Power Supply System, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Nuclear Project 3, Series 1997A,

7/07 at 102.00

AAA

5,146,272

   5.250%, 7/01/16 - FSA Insured


Wisconsin - 6.4%

 

3,810

La Crosse, Wisconsin, Industrial Development Revenue Refunding Bonds, Dairyland Power Cooperative

12/08 at 102.00

AAA

4,140,594

   Project, Series 1997C, 5.550%, 2/01/15 - AMBAC Insured

 

4,180

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Kenosha Hospital and Medical

5/09 at 101.00

A

4,187,773

   Center Inc. Project, Series 1999, 5.625%, 5/15/29

 

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, FH Healthcare Development

Inc. Project, Series 1999:

8,375

   6.250%, 11/15/20

11/09 at 101.00

N/R

8,930,265

5,000

   6.250%, 11/15/28

11/09 at 101.00

N/R

5,238,800

 

12,700

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Mercy Health System

8/09 at 101.00

Aaa

13,148,560

   Corporation, Series 1999, 5.500%, 8/15/25 - AMBAC Insured

 

2,200

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Wheaton Franciscan Services

8/13 at 100.00

A

2,085,530

   Inc., Series 2003A, 5.125%, 8/15/33


$

915,645

Total Long-Term Investments (cost $826,646,652) - 147.8%

877,302,558



Other Assets Less Liabilities - 1.9%

11,285,425


Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value - (49.7)%

(295,000,000)


Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares - 100%

$593,587,983


(1)  

All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common

shares.

*  

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.

**  

Ratings: Using the higher of Standard & Poor's or Moody's rating.

***  

Securities are backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government

agency securities which ensures the timely payment of principal and interest. Such securities are

normally considered to be equivalent to AAA rated securities.

#  

Non-income producing security. In June 2003, Waste Solutions Group, Inc. (an entity formed for the

benefit of Nuveen Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund (NAD) which owns various interests in the

Bridgewater Resources Inc. project) took possession of 45% of the Bridgewater Resources Inc. assets

on behalf of the Fund. Bridgewater Resources Inc. emerged from bankruptcy in June 2003. NAD, via

Waste Solutions Group Inc., has agreed to allow debt service reserve monies to be used for capital

expenses, and has also agreed to a debt service moratorium until December 2005. Nuveen Advisory

Corp. will continue to actively monitor the Bridgewater Resources, Inc. project, and to cause NAD and

Waste Solutions Group Inc. to act in what it believes is in the best interests of fund shareholders.

N/R  

Investment is not rated.

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 income

on taxable market discount securities and timing differences in recognizing gains and losses on security

transactions.

At July 31, 2004, the cost of investments was $825,880,716.

Gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation of investments at July 31, 2004 were as follows:


Gross unrealized:

   Appreciation

$   63,943,254

   Depreciation

(12,521,412)


Net unrealized appreciation of investments

$   51,421,842


Item 2. Controls and Procedures.

  1. 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 Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")(17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).
  2. 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 has materially affected, or is 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 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)), exactly as set forth below: 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 Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund        

By (Signature and Title)*          /s/ Jessica R. Droeger--Vice President and Secretary        

Date         09/29/04        

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--Chief Administrative Officer (Principal Executive Officer)        

Date         09/29/04        

By (Signature and Title)*         /s/ Stephen D. Foy--Vice President and Controller (Principal Financial Officer)        

Date         09/29/04        

* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.