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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
 
Investment Company Act file number 811-6548
 
Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
Nuveen Investments
        333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606         
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
 

Kevin J. McCarthy
Vice President and Secretary
        333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606         
(Name and address of agent for service)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:         312-917-7700        
 
Date of fiscal year end:            3/31          
 
Date of reporting period:         12/31/10         
 
Form N-Q is to be used by management investment companies, other than small business investment companies registered on Form N-5 (§§ 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than 60 days after the close of the first and third fiscal quarters, pursuant to rule 30b1-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30b1-5). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-Q in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
 
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-Q, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-Q unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 
 
 

 
Item 1. Schedule of Investments
 

           
   
Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited) 
     
   
Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (NXP) 
     
   
   December 31, 2010 
     
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Municipal Bonds – 98.7% 
     
   
Alaska – 1.9% 
     
$    2,475 
 
Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003E, 5.250%, 12/01/23 
12/13 at 100.00 
A+ (4) 
$   2,778,732 
   
(Pre-refunded 12/01/13) – NPFG Insured 
     
2,635 
 
Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Alaska, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, 
6/14 at 100.00 
Baa3 
1,606,691 
   
Series 2006A, 5.000%, 6/01/46 
     
5,110 
 
Total Alaska 
   
4,385,423 
   
Arizona – 0.2% 
     
625 
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Tucson Electric Power 
10/20 at 100.00 
BBB– 
548,563 
   
Company, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 10/01/40 
     
   
Arkansas – 0.3% 
     
5,915 
 
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Tobacco Settlement Revenue Bonds, Arkansas Cancer 
No Opt. Call 
Aa2 
689,216 
   
Research Center Project, Series 2006, 0.000%, 7/01/46 – AMBAC Insured 
     
   
California – 6.3% 
     
2,000 
 
Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, California, Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 
10/17 at 100.00 
A– 
1,554,460 
   
2004A, 0.000%, 10/01/25 – AMBAC Insured 
     
3,325 
 
California Department of Water Resources, Power Supply Revenue Bonds, Series 2002A, 6.000%, 
5/12 at 101.00 
AA– (4) 
3,589,604 
   
5/01/14 (Pre-refunded 5/01/12) 
     
1,000 
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Methodist Hospital 
8/19 at 100.00 
Aa2 
1,094,570 
   
Project, Series 2009, 6.750%, 2/01/38 
     
2,645 
 
Cypress Elementary School District, San Bernardino County, California, General Obligation 
No Opt. Call 
AA+ 
633,478 
   
Bonds, Series 2009A, 0.000%, 5/01/34 – AGM Insured 
     
3,000 
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed 
6/13 at 100.00 
AAA 
3,386,310 
   
Bonds, Series 2003A-1, 6.750%, 6/01/39 (Pre-refunded 6/01/13) 
     
2,350 
 
Golden Valley Unified School District, Madera County, California, General Obligation Bonds, 
8/17 at 56.07 
AA+ 
657,836 
   
Election 2006 Series 2007A, 0.000%, 8/01/29 – AGM Insured 
     
1,130 
 
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, California, Waterworks Revenue Refunding Bonds, 
7/11 at 100.00 
AA 
1,126,542 
   
Series 2001A, 5.125%, 7/01/41 – FGIC Insured 
     
365 
 
Los Angeles, California, Parking System Revenue Bonds, Series 1999A, 5.250%, 5/01/29 – 
5/11 at 100.00 
A+ 
364,971 
   
AMBAC Insured 
     
1,000 
 
Moreno Valley Unified School District, Riverside County, California, General Obligation Bonds, 
No Opt. Call 
AA– 
442,250 
   
Series 2007, 0.000%, 8/01/23 – NPFG Insured 
     
590 
 
Palomar Pomerado Health Care District, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2009, 
11/19 at 100.00 
Baa3 
590,702 
   
6.750%, 11/01/39 
     
750 
 
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed 
6/15 at 100.00 
Baa3 
485,985 
   
Bonds, Series 2005A-1, 5.500%, 6/01/45 
     
1,150 
 
Woodside Elementary School District, San Mateo County, California, General Obligation Bonds, 
No Opt. Call 
AAA 
324,128 
   
Series 2007, 0.000%, 10/01/30 – AMBAC Insured 
     
19,305 
 
Total California 
   
14,250,836 
   
Colorado – 10.1% 
     
1,000 
 
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Sisters of Charity of 
No Opt. Call 
AA 
936,170 
   
Leavenworth Health Services Corporation, Series 2010A, 5.000%, 1/01/40 
     
   
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Health Initiatives, Series 2002A: 
     
1,700 
 
5.500%, 3/01/22 (Pre-refunded 3/02/12) 
3/12 at 100.00 
AA (4) 
1,788,383 
690 
 
5.500%, 3/01/22 (Pre-refunded 3/01/12) 
3/12 at 100.00 
Aa2 (4) 
728,198 
5,295 
 
Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Bonds, Series 1991D, 7.750%, 11/15/13 
No Opt. Call 
A+ 
5,775,044 
   
(Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
5,000 
 
Denver City and County, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001A, 
11/11 at 100.00 
A+ 
5,164,800 
   
5.625%, 11/15/17 – FGIC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
3,000 
 
Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority, Colorado, Senior Revenue Bonds, Convention Center 
12/13 at 100.00 
N/R (4) 
3,304,680 
   
Hotel, Series 2003A, 5.000%, 12/01/23 (Pre-refunded 12/01/13) – SYNCORA GTY Insured 
     
500 
 
Denver, Colorado, Airport System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2003B, 5.000%, 11/15/33 – 
11/13 at 100.00 
A+ 
463,975 
   
SYNCORA GTY Insured 
     
12,500 
 
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Toll Revenue Bonds, Series 2006B, 0.000%, 9/01/38 – 
9/26 at 54.77 
Baa1 
1,471,625 
   
NPFG Insured 
     
3,160 
 
Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority, Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Senior Series 2001A, 
6/11 at 102.00 
N/R (4) 
3,287,917 
   
5.500%, 6/15/20 (Pre-refunded 6/15/11) – AMBAC Insured 
     
32,845 
 
Total Colorado 
   
22,920,792 
   
Florida – 7.5% 
     
2,000 
 
Halifax Hospital Medical Center, Florida, Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 5.375%, 6/01/46 
6/16 at 100.00 
A– 
1,782,320 
5,000 
 
Jacksonville Health Facilities Authority, Florida, Revenue Bonds, Ascension Health, Series 
11/12 at 101.00 
Aa1 
5,016,850 
   
2002A, 5.250%, 11/15/32 
     
10,000 
 
JEA St. John’s River Power Park System, Florida, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Issue 2, Series 
10/11 at 100.00 
Aa2 
10,283,099 
   
2002-17, 5.000%, 10/01/17 
     
17,000 
 
Total Florida 
   
17,082,269 
   
Georgia – 0.9% 
     
2,000 
 
Franklin County Industrial Building Authority, Georgia, Revenue Bonds, Ty Cobb Regional 
12/20 at 100.00 
N/R 
2,011,660 
   
Medical Center Project, Series 2010, 8.125%, 12/01/45 
     
   
Illinois – 14.9% 
     
1,965 
 
Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University, Housing and Auxiliary Facilities System 
No Opt. Call 
A2 
1,226,042 
   
Revenue Bonds, Series 1999A, 0.000%, 4/01/20 – NPFG Insured 
     
2,600 
 
Chicago Heights, Illinois, General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 1993, 5.650%, 
6/11 at 100.00 
BBB 
2,651,792 
   
12/01/17 – FGIC Insured 
     
195 
 
DuPage County Community School District 200, Wheaton, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, 
11/13 at 100.00 
Aa3 
210,579 
   
Series 2003B, 5.250%, 11/01/20 – AGM Insured 
     
805 
 
DuPage County Community School District 200, Wheaton, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, 
11/13 at 100.00 
Aa3 (4) 
899,636 
   
Series 2003B, 5.250%, 11/01/20 (Pre-refunded 11/01/13) – AGM Insured 
     
600 
 
Illinois Educational Facilities Authority, Student Housing Revenue Bonds, Educational 
5/12 at 101.00 
Aaa 
648,672 
   
Advancement Foundation Fund, University Center Project, Series 2002, 6.000%, 5/01/22 
     
   
(Pre-refunded 5/01/12) 
     
1,050 
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Loyola University of Chicago, Tender Option Bond 
No Opt. Call 
Aa1 
950,985 
   
Trust 1137, 8.922%, 7/01/15 (IF) 
     
4,000 
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Series 2004A, 
8/14 at 100.00 
N/R (4) 
4,570,320 
   
5.500%, 8/15/43 (Pre-refunded 8/15/14) 
     
1,000 
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers, Series 
8/19 at 100.00 
BBB 
1,048,540 
   
2009, 6.875%, 8/15/38 
     
2,100 
 
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Silver Cross Hospital and Medical 
8/18 at 100.00 
BBB 
1,923,159 
   
Centers, Series 2008A, 5.500%, 8/15/30 
     
1,320 
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Decatur Memorial Hospital, Series 2001, 
10/11 at 100.00 
A
1,336,051 
   
5.600%, 10/01/16 
     
2,950 
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Lake Forest Hospital, Series 2002A, 
7/12 at 100.00 
AA+ 
3,074,903 
   
6.000%, 7/01/17 
     
2,275 
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, 
1/13 at 100.00 
Baa1 
2,333,718 
   
Series 2002, 6.250%, 1/01/17 
     
350 
 
Illinois Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Rockford Health System, Series 
3/11 at 100.00 
N/R 
309,407 
   
1997, 5.000%, 8/15/21 – AMBAC Insured 
     
3,125 
 
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion 
No Opt. Call 
A2 
2,384,594 
   
Project, Series 1993A, 0.000%, 6/15/17 – FGIC Insured 
     
   
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Bonds, McCormick Place Expansion 
     
   
Project, Series 2002A: 
     
1,500 
 
0.000%, 12/15/29 – NPFG Insured 
No Opt. Call 
AAA 
456,960 
810 
 
0.000%, 6/15/30 – NPFG Insured 
No Opt. Call 
AAA 
235,556 
5,000 
 
0.000%, 12/15/36 – NPFG Insured 
No Opt. Call 
AAA 
913,000 
5,000 
 
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Illinois, Revenue Refunding Bonds, McCormick Place 
6/12 at 101.00 
AAA 
5,131,700 
   
Expansion Project, Series 2002B, 5.000%, 6/15/21 – NPFG Insured 
     
1,300 
 
Schaumburg, Illinois, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004B, 5.250%, 12/01/34 – FGIC Insured 
12/14 at 100.00 
Aaa 
1,310,452 
   
Yorkville, Illinois, General Obligation Debt Certificates, Series 2003: 
     
1,000 
 
5.000%, 12/15/19 (Pre-refunded 12/15/11) – RAAI Insured 
12/11 at 100.00 
N/R (4) 
1,044,600 
1,000 
 
5.000%, 12/15/20 (Pre-refunded 12/15/11) – RAAI Insured 
12/11 at 100.00 
N/R (4) 
1,044,600 
39,945 
 
Total Illinois 
   
33,705,266 
   
Indiana – 6.6% 
     
1,000 
 
Franklin Community Multi-School Building Corporation, Marion County, Indiana, First Mortgage 
7/14 at 100.00 
A (4) 
1,129,380 
   
Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 5.000%, 7/15/22 (Pre-refunded 7/15/14) – FGIC Insured 
     
1,525 
 
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Columbus 
No Opt. Call 
AA+ 
1,712,880 
   
Regional Hospital, Series 1993, 7.000%, 8/15/15 – AGM Insured 
     
1,000 
 
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Community Foundation of Northwest 
3/17 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
892,120 
   
Indiana, Series 2007, 5.500%, 3/01/37 
     
9,855 
 
Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank, Indiana, Waterworks Project, Series 2002A, 
7/12 at 100.00 
AAA 
10,502,275 
   
5.125%, 7/01/21 (Pre-refunded 7/01/12) – NPFG Insured 
     
750 
 
West Clark 2000 School Building Corporation, Clark County, Indiana, First Mortgage Bonds, 
1/15 at 100.00 
AA+ 
767,948 
   
Series 2005, 5.000%, 7/15/22 – NPFG Insured 
     
14,130 
 
Total Indiana 
   
15,004,603 
   
Iowa – 1.8% 
     
1,000 
 
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Asset Backed Settlement Revenue Bonds, Series 2005C, 
6/15 at 100.00 
BBB 
731,580 
   
5.375%, 6/01/38 
     
4,000 
 
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Tobacco Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Series 2005B, 
6/17 at 100.00 
BBB 
3,288,240 
   
5.600%, 6/01/34 
     
5,000 
 
Total Iowa 
   
4,019,820 
   
Kansas – 0.5% 
     
500 
 
Lawrence, Kansas, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Refunding Series 2006, 
7/16 at 100.00 
A2 
442,450 
   
4.875%, 7/01/36 
     
750 
 
Wamego, Kansas, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, Kansas Gas and Electric Company, Series 2004, 
6/14 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
739,658 
   
5.300%, 6/01/31 – NPFG Insured 
     
1,250 
 
Total Kansas 
   
1,182,108 
   
Kentucky – 0.5% 
     
1,100 
 
Jefferson County, Kentucky, Health System Revenue Bonds, Alliant Health System Inc., Series 
4/11 at 100.00 
BBB (4) 
1,103,432 
   
1998, 5.125%, 10/01/18 – NPFG Insured (ETM) 
     
   
Louisiana – 1.2% 
     
2,735 
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Louisiana, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, 
5/11 at 101.00 
A– 
2,623,795 
   
Series 2001B, 5.875%, 5/15/39 
     
   
Massachusetts – 1.3% 
     
500 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, CareGroup Inc., 
7/18 at 100.00 
A3 
473,210 
   
Series 2008E-1, 5.000%, 7/01/28 
     
20 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Partners HealthCare 
7/11 at 101.00 
AA 
20,597 
   
System Inc., Series 2001C, 6.000%, 7/01/17 
     
480 
 
Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Partners HealthCare 
7/11 at 101.00 
AAA 
498,389 
   
System Inc., Series 2001C, 6.000%, 7/01/17 (Pre-refunded 7/01/11) 
     
1,955 
 
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Housing Bonds, Series 2009F, 5.700%, 6/01/40 
12/18 at 100.00 
AA– 
1,890,016 
2,955 
 
Total Massachusetts 
   
2,882,212 
   
Michigan – 1.7% 
     
1,000 
 
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Detroit Medical Center 
1/11 at 100.00 
BB– (4) 
970,790 
   
Obligated Group, Series 1998A, 5.125%, 8/15/18 (Pre-refunded 1/31/11) 
     
2,900 
 
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, Trinity Health 
12/12 at 100.00 
AA 
2,822,106 
   
Credit Group, Series 2002C, 5.375%, 12/01/30 
     
3,900 
 
Total Michigan 
   
3,792,896 
   
Missouri – 0.8% 
     
   
Kansas City Municipal Assistance Corporation, Missouri, Leasehold Revenue Bonds, 
     
   
Series 2004B-1: 
     
500 
 
0.000%, 4/15/23 – AMBAC Insured 
No Opt. Call 
AA+ 
276,905 
5,000 
 
0.000%, 4/15/30 – AMBAC Insured 
No Opt. Call 
AA– 
1,548,500 
5,500 
 
Total Missouri 
   
1,825,405 
   
Nevada – 5.0% 
     
2,500 
 
Clark County, Nevada, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Highway Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2003, 
7/13 at 100.00 
AA– 
2,522,600 
   
5.000%, 7/01/23 – AMBAC Insured 
     
1,000 
 
Clark County, Nevada, Passenger Facility Charge Revenue Bonds, Las Vegas-McCarran 
1/20 at 100.00 
Aa3 
945,650 
   
International Airport, Series 2010A, 5.250%, 7/01/42 
     
   
Director of Nevada State Department of Business and Industry, Revenue Bonds, Las Vegas 
     
   
Monorail Project, First Tier, Series 2000: 
     
2,360 
 
0.000%, 1/01/21 – AMBAC Insured 
No Opt. Call 
D
259,907 
4,070 
 
0.000%, 1/01/22 – AMBAC Insured 
No Opt. Call 
D
421,896 
6,025 
 
5.375%, 1/01/40 – AMBAC Insured (5) 
1/11 at 100.00 
D
1,147,461 
1,500 
 
Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency, Nevada, Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2009A, 
6/19 at 100.00 
A
1,667,205 
   
8.000%, 6/15/30 
     
1,515 
 
Reno, Nevada, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, 5.500%, 6/01/21 – FGIC Insured 
6/12 at 100.00 
A
1,524,923 
2,555 
 
Reno, Nevada, Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, 5.500%, 6/01/21 (Pre-refunded 
6/12 at 100.00 
A3 (4) 
2,727,871 
   
6/01/12) – FGIC Insured 
     
21,525 
 
Total Nevada 
   
11,217,513 
   
New Hampshire – 0.2% 
     
335 
 
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage Acquisition Bonds, Series 
5/11 at 100.00 
Aa2 
341,874 
   
2001A, 5.600%, 7/01/21 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
   
New Jersey – 2.6% 
     
2,500 
 
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Somerset Medical Center, 
7/13 at 100.00 
Ba2 
2,200,450 
   
Series 2003, 5.500%, 7/01/23 
     
   
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, New Jersey, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, 
     
   
Series 2002: 
     
1,175 
 
5.750%, 6/01/32 (Pre-refunded 6/01/12) 
6/12 at 100.00 
AAA 
1,238,004 
1,000 
 
6.000%, 6/01/37 (Pre-refunded 6/01/12) 
6/12 at 100.00 
AAA 
1,073,950 
2,500 
 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, New Jersey, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, 
6/17 at 100.00 
Baa3 
1,485,200 
   
Series 2007-1A, 5.000%, 6/01/41 
     
7,175 
 
Total New Jersey 
   
5,997,604 
   
New Mexico – 2.1% 
     
1,000 
 
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, St Anthony, Series 
9/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
815,900 
   
2007A, 5.250%, 9/01/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
4,000 
 
University of New Mexico, FHA-Insured Mortgage Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2004, 4.625%, 
7/14 at 100.00 
AA+ 
4,003,840 
   
7/01/25 – AGM Insured 
     
5,000 
 
Total New Mexico 
   
4,819,740 
   
New York – 0.7% 
     
1,000 
 
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, FHA-Insured Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Kaleida 
2/14 at 100.00 
AAA 
1,005,390 
   
Health, Series 2004, 5.050%, 2/15/25 
     
530 
 
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Special Project Bonds, JFK International Air 
12/20 at 100.00 
BBB– 
526,391 
   
Terminal LLC Project, Eigth Series 2010, 6.000%, 12/01/42 
     
1,530 
 
Total New York 
   
1,531,781 
   
North Carolina – 1.4% 
     
1,000 
 
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, Power System Revenue Bonds, Series 2008C, 
1/19 at 100.00 
A– 
1,134,680 
   
6.750%, 1/01/24 
     
1,420 
 
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, Power System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 
1/11 at 100.00 
A– 
1,421,164 
   
1993B, 5.500%, 1/01/21 
     
500 
 
Raleigh Durham Airport Authority, North Carolina, Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A, 5.250%, 
5/11 at 101.00 
Aa3 (4) 
513,190 
   
11/01/17 (Pre-refunded 5/01/11) – FGIC Insured 
     
2,920 
 
Total North Carolina 
   
3,069,034 
   
Ohio – 0.5% 
     
1,545 
 
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Ohio, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue 
6/17 at 100.00 
Baa3 
1,055,281 
   
Bonds, Senior Lien, Series 2007A-2, 6.000%, 6/01/42 
     
   
Oklahoma – 2.1% 
     
1,000 
 
Norman Regional Hospital Authority, Oklahoma, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 
9/16 at 100.00 
BB+ 
787,680 
   
5.375%, 9/01/36 
     
4,000 
 
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, St. John Health System, Series 2004, 
2/14 at 100.00 
A
4,013,520 
   
5.000%, 2/15/24 
     
5,000 
 
Total Oklahoma 
   
4,801,200 
   
Pennsylvania – 0.8% 
     
500 
 
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Widener University, 
7/13 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
502,345 
   
Series 2003, 5.250%, 7/15/24 
     
1,000 
 
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Motor License Fund-Enhanced Subordinate Special Revenue 
12/20 at 100.00 
AA 
698,070 
   
Bonds, Series 2010B-2, 0.000%, 12/01/30 
     
700 
 
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, 5.500%, 12/01/31 – 
12/14 at 100.00 
Aa3 
707,322 
   
AMBAC Insured 
     
2,200 
 
Total Pennsylvania 
   
1,907,737 
   
Puerto Rico – 0.6% 
     
1,000 
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series 
8/19 at 100.00 
A+ 
1,022,130 
   
2009A, 6.000%, 8/01/42 
     
7,000 
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 0.000%, 
No Opt. Call 
Aa2 
364,910 
   
8/01/54 – AMBAC Insured 
     
8,000 
 
Total Puerto Rico 
   
1,387,040 
   
South Carolina – 7.6% 
     
1,250 
 
Dorchester County School District 2, South Carolina, Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds, 
12/14 at 100.00 
AA– 
1,310,050 
   
GROWTH, Series 2004, 5.250%, 12/01/20 
     
10,000 
 
Greenville County School District, South Carolina, Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds, Series 
12/12 at 101.00 
AA (4) 
11,045,099 
   
2002, 5.875%, 12/01/19 (Pre-refunded 12/01/12) 
     
1,500 
 
Lexington County Health Service District, South Carolina, Hospital Revenue Refunding and 
11/13 at 100.00 
A+ (4) 
1,705,410 
   
Improvement Bonds, Series 2003, 6.000%, 11/01/18 (Pre-refunded 11/01/13) 
     
520 
 
South Carolina JOBS Economic Development Authority, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Bon 
11/12 at 100.00 
A3 (4) 
566,171 
   
Secours Health System Inc., Series 2002A, 5.625%, 11/15/30 (Pre-refunded 11/15/12) 
     
1,980 
 
South Carolina JOBS Economic Development Authority, Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Bon 
11/12 at 100.00 
A– 
1,976,337 
   
Secours Health System Inc., Series 2002B, 5.625%, 11/15/30 
     
685 
 
Tobacco Settlement Revenue Management Authority, South Carolina, Tobacco Settlement 
5/11 at 101.00 
BBB (4) 
700,830 
   
Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2001B, 6.000%, 5/15/22 (Pre-refunded 5/15/11) 
     
15,935 
 
Total South Carolina 
   
17,303,897 
   
Texas – 8.6% 
     
5,000 
 
Brazos River Harbor Navigation District, Brazoria County, Texas, Environmental Facilities 
5/12 at 101.00 
BBB– 
5,000,000 
   
Revenue Bonds, Dow Chemical Company Project, Series 2002A-6, 6.250%, 5/15/33 
     
   
(Mandatory put 5/15/17) (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
1,000 
 
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Texas, Senior Lien Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2001, 5.000%, 
12/11 at 100.00 
AA+ (4) 
1,041,020 
   
12/01/31 (Pre-refunded 12/01/11) – AMBAC Insured 
     
360 
 
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Public Facility Corporation, Texas, Airport Hotel 
1/11 at 100.00 
AA+ 
360,508 
   
Revenue Bonds, Series 2001, 5.500%, 1/15/20 – AGM Insured 
     
2,300 
 
Harris County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Texas, Thermal Utility Revenue Bonds, 
11/13 at 100.00 
AA 
2,248,871 
   
TECO Project, Series 2003, 5.000%, 11/15/30 – NPFG Insured 
     
1,750 
 
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Junior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2001H, 
No Opt. Call 
Baa1 
366,065 
   
0.000%, 11/15/30 – NPFG Insured 
     
3,470 
 
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 
11/30 at 61.17 
Baa1 
438,608 
   
2001A, 0.000%, 11/15/38 – NPFG Insured 
     
3,805 
 
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Texas, Third Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A–3, 
11/24 at 52.47 
Baa1 
509,451 
   
0.000%, 11/15/35 – NPFG Insured 
     
45 
 
Irving Independent School District, Dallas County, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 
2/12 at 100.00 
AAA 
45,104 
   
Series 2002A, 5.000%, 2/15/31 
     
3,455 
 
Irving Independent School District, Dallas County, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 
2/12 at 100.00 
AAA 
3,626,955 
   
Series 2002A, 5.000%, 2/15/31 (Pre-refunded 2/15/12) 
     
1,780 
 
Leander Independent School District, Williamson and Travis Counties, Texas, General Obligation 
8/16 at 35.23 
AAA 
382,504 
   
Bonds, Series 2007, 0.000%, 8/15/37 
     
2,000 
 
North Texas Tollway Authority, First Tier System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Capital Appreciation 
1/25 at 100.00 
A2 
1,495,000 
   
Series 2008I, 0.000%, 1/01/43 
     
2,000 
 
Richardson Hospital Authority, Texas, Revenue Bonds, Richardson Regional Medical Center, 
12/13 at 100.00 
Baa2 
1,805,580 
   
Series 2004, 6.000%, 12/01/34 
     
465 
 
San Antonio, Texas, Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1992, 6.000%, 5/15/16 
5/12 at 100.00 
Aa3 (4) 
484,856 
   
(Pre-refunded 5/15/12) – NPFG Insured 
     
1,750 
 
Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Water Financial Assistance Program, Series 2003A, 5.125%, 
8/13 at 100.00 
Aaa 
1,628,638 
   
8/01/42 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
29,180 
 
Total Texas 
   
19,433,160 
   
Utah – 0.4% 
     
775 
 
Utah State Building Ownership Authority, Lease Revenue Bonds, State Facilities Master Lease 
11/11 at 100.00 
AA+ (4) 
807,550 
   
Program, Series 2001B, 5.250%, 5/15/24 (Pre-refunded 11/15/11) 
     
   
Virginia – 1.1% 
     
1,500 
 
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Virginia, Residential Care Facilities Mortgage 
10/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
1,288,245 
   
Revenue Bonds, Goodwin House, Inc., Series 2007A, 5.125%, 10/01/42 
     
2,000 
 
Metropolitan Washington DC Airports Authority, Virginia, Dulles Toll Road Revenue Bonds, 
10/28 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
1,136,780 
   
Dulles Metrorail Capital Appreciation, Series 2010B, 0.000%, 10/01/44 
     
3,500 
 
Total Virginia 
   
2,425,025 
   
Washington – 6.4% 
     
250 
 
Energy Northwest, Washington, Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds, Columbia Generating Station, 
7/12 at 100.00 
Aaa 
264,568 
   
Series 2002A, 5.500%, 7/01/17 – NPFG Insured 
     
1,330 
 
Snohomish County Public Utility District 1, Washington, Generation System Revenue Bonds, 
No Opt. Call 
Aaa 
1,369,501 
   
Series 1989, 6.750%, 1/01/12 (ETM) 
     
9,750 
 
Washington State Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sisters of Providence Health 
10/11 at 100.00 
AA 
9,987,607 
   
System, Series 2001A, 5.125%, 10/01/17 – NPFG Insured 
     
2,025 
 
Washington State Tobacco Settlement Authority, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, 
6/13 at 100.00 
BBB 
2,049,908 
   
Series 2002, 6.500%, 6/01/26 
     
2,115 
 
Washington State, Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003F, 0.000%, 
No Opt. Call 
AA+ 
900,757 
   
12/01/27 – NPFG Insured 
     
15,470 
 
Total Washington 
   
14,572,341 
   
West Virginia – 0.2% 
     
500 
 
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, United Hospital Center Inc. Project, 
6/16 at 100.00 
A+ 
464,680 
   
Series 2006A, 4.500%, 6/01/26 – AMBAC Insured 
     
   
Wisconsin – 1.9% 
     
640 
 
Badger Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation, Wisconsin, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed 
6/12 at 100.00 
AAA 
675,418 
   
Bonds, Series 2002, 6.125%, 6/01/27 (Pre-refunded 6/01/12) 
     
1,000 
 
Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Wheaton Franciscan 
8/13 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
1,027,160 
   
Services Inc., Series 2003A, 5.500%, 8/15/17 
     
2,500 
 
Wisconsin, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2003-3, 5.000%, 11/01/26 
11/13 at 100.00 
AA 
2,549,750 
4,140 
 
Total Wisconsin 
   
4,252,328 
$ 284,045 
 
Total Municipal Bonds (cost $226,995,649) 
   
223,416,081 
           
Shares 
 
Description 
   
Value 
   
Common Stocks – 0.0% 
     
   
Airlines – 0.0% 
     
122 
 
UAL Corporation, (6) 
   
$           2,906 
   
Total Common Stocks (cost $0) 
   
2,906 
   
Total Investments (cost $226,995,649) – 98.7% 
   
223,418,987 
   
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.3% 
   
3,014,912 
   
Net Assets – 100% 
   
$ 226,433,899 
 
 
 

 

 
Fair Value Measurements
 
In determining the fair value of the Fund's investments, various inputs are used. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
 
 
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
 
 
Level 2 – Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
 
 
Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including management's assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
 
 
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of the Fund's fair value measurements as of December 31, 2010:
 
         
 
Level 1 
Level 2 
Level 3 
Total 
Investments: 
       
Municipal Bonds 
$     — 
$223,416,081 
$ — 
$223,416,081 
Common Stocks 
2,906 
— 
— 
2,906 
Total 
$2,906 
$223,416,081 
$ — 
$223,418,987 
 
During the period ended December 31, 2010, the Fund recognized no significant transfers to/from Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.
 
Income Tax Information
 
The following information is presented on an income tax basis. Differences between amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to timing differences in recognizing taxable market discount, timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on investment transactions and the treatment of investments in inverse floating rate securities reflected as financing transactions, if any. To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities presented in the annual report, based on their federal tax basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences do not impact the net asset value of the Fund.
 
 
At December 31, 2010, the cost of investments was $226,510,721.
 
 
Gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation of investments at December 31, 2010, were as follows:
 
   
Gross unrealized: 
 
  Appreciation 
$ 11,593,126 
  Depreciation 
(14,684,860)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments 
$ (3,091,734)
 
     
(1) 
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets. 
(2) 
 
Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. 
   
There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities 
   
may be subject to periodic principal paydowns. 
(3) 
 
Ratings: Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group ("Standard & Poor's"), Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. 
   
("Moody's") or Fitch, Inc. ("Fitch") rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or BBB 
   
by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any of 
   
these national rating agencies. 
(4) 
 
Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, 
   
which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Such investments are normally considered to 
   
be equivalent to AAA rated securities. 
(5) 
 
The Fund’s Adviser has concluded this issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations 
   
and has directed the Fund's custodian to cease accruing additional income on the Fund's records. 
(6) 
 
On December 9, 2002, UAL Corporation (“UAL”), the holding company of United Air Lines, Inc. (“United”) 
   
filed for federal bankruptcy protection. The Adviser determined that it was likely that United would not 
   
remain current on their interest payment obligations with respect to the bonds previously held and thus 
   
the Fund had stopped accruing interest on its UAL bonds. On February 1, 2006, UAL emerged from federal 
   
bankruptcy with the acceptance of its reorganization plan by the bankruptcy court. Under the settlement 
   
agreement established to meet UAL’s unsecured bond obligations, the bondholders, including the Fund, 
   
received three distributions of UAL common stock over the subsequent months, and the bankruptcy court 
   
dismissed all unsecured claims of bondholders, including those of the Fund. On May 5, 2006, the Fund 
   
liquidated such UAL common stock holdings. On September 29, 2006 and May 30, 2007, the Fund received 
   
additional distributions of 1,901 and 617 shares, respectively, of UAL common stock as a result of its 
   
earlier ownership of the UAL bonds. The Fund liquidated the 1,901 shares of such UAL common stock 
   
holdings on November 15, 2006. The Fund received an additional distribution of 172 UAL common stock 
   
shares on November 14, 2007. The remaining 789 shares of UAL common stock were liquidated by the 
   
Fund on March 30, 2010. The Fund received an additional distribution of 122 UAL common stock shares on 
   
July 20, 2010, which are still held by the Fund as of December 31, 2010. 
N/R 
 
Not rated. 
(ETM) 
 
Escrowed to maturity. 
(IF) 
 
Inverse floating rate investment. 
 
  
 
 

 
Item 2. Controls and Procedures.

a.  
The registrant's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of the controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rule 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).
 
 
b.  
There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the registrant's last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
 
Item 3. Exhibits.

File as exhibits as part of this Form a separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)), exactly as set forth below: See EX-99 CERT attached hereto.

 
 
 

 
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
(Registrant)  Nuveen Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio 
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Kevin J. McCarthy                    
                                                   Kevin J. McCarthy
                                                   Vice President and Secretary
 
Date         March 1, 2011        
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman                    
                                                    Gifford R. Zimmerman
                                                  Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer) 
 
Date         March 1, 2011        
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Stephen D. Foy                              
                                                   Stephen D. Foy
                                                  Vice President and Controller (principal financial officer) 
 
Date         March 1, 2011