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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 811-09161
 
Nuveen California Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
Nuveen Investments
        333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606         
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
 

Kevin J. McCarthy
Vice President and Secretary
        333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606         
(Name and address of agent for service)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:         312-917-7700        
 
Date of fiscal year end:            2/28          
 
Date of reporting period:         5/31/14         
 
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 California Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund (NAC)
     
   
   May 31, 2014
     
 
         
Principal
Amount (000)
 
Description (1)
Optional Call
Provisions (2)
Ratings (3)
Value
   
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS – 154.2% (100.0% of Total Investments)
     
           
   
MUNICIPAL BONDS – 154.2% (100.0% of Total Investments)
     
           
   
Consumer Staples – 7.4% (4.8% of Total Investments)
     
   
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Los
     
   
Angeles County Securitization Corporation, Series 2006A:
     
$ 2,115
 
5.600%, 6/01/36
12/18 at 100.00
BB–
$ 1,840,473
5,385
 
5.650%, 6/01/41
12/18 at 100.00
BB–
4,542,624
475
 
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds,
6/15 at 100.00
BB+
455,525
   
Sonoma County Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Series 2005, 4.250%, 6/01/21
     
   
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed
     
   
Bonds, Series 2007A-1:
     
13,115
 
5.750%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
B
11,073,388
2,895
 
5.125%, 6/01/47
6/17 at 100.00
B
2,254,163
8,255
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed
6/22 at 100.00
B
6,800,304
   
Bonds, Series 2007A-2, 5.300%, 6/01/37
     
32,240
 
Total Consumer Staples
   
26,966,477
   
Education and Civic Organizations – 6.9% (4.5% of Total Investments)
     
2,500
 
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Santa Clara University, Series
2/20 at 100.00
Aa3
2,698,550
   
2010, 5.000%, 2/01/40
     
290
 
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Redlands, Series
10/15 at 100.00
A3
294,988
   
2005A, 5.000%, 10/01/35
     
10,000
 
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of Southern California,
10/17 at 100.00
Aa1
10,620,900
   
Series 2007A, 4.500%, 10/01/33 (UB)
     
200
 
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, University of the Pacific, Series
11/15 at 100.00
A2
211,820
   
2006, 5.000%, 11/01/21
     
840
 
California Municipal Finance Authority, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Rocketship Education –
6/22 at 102.00
N/R
895,348
   
Multiple Projects, Series 2014A, 7.250%, 6/01/43
     
   
California Municipal Finance Authority, Mobile Home Park Revenue Bonds, Caritas Affordable
     
   
Housing Inc Projects, Senior Series 2014A:
     
590
 
5.250%, 8/15/39 (WI/DD, Settling 6/05/14)
8/24 at 100.00
BBB
616,485
1,590
 
5.250%, 8/15/49 (WI/DD, Settling 6/05/14)
8/24 at 100.00
BBB
1,653,536
1,250
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, School Facility Revenue Bonds,
7/21 at 100.00
BBB–
1,395,000
   
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, Series 2011A, 7.000%, 7/01/46
     
2,000
 
University of California, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2013AF, 5.000%, 5/15/29
5/23 at 100.00
AA
2,342,140
3,690
 
University of California, General Revenue Bonds, Series 2013AI, 5.000%, 5/15/38
5/23 at 100.00
AA
4,141,103
22,950
 
Total Education and Civic Organizations
   
24,869,870
   
Health Care – 30.9% (20.0% of Total Investments)
     
3,815
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Catholic Healthcare West,
7/15 at 100.00
A
3,913,465
   
Series 2008J, 5.625%, 7/01/32
     
1,500
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,
8/19 at 100.00
A1
1,613,595
   
Series 2009, 5.000%, 8/15/39
     
1,605
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Lucile Salter Packard
8/24 at 100.00
AA
1,763,060
   
Children’s Hospital, Series 2014A, 5.000%, 8/15/43
     
1,420
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Rady Children’s Hospital –
8/21 at 100.00
A1
1,581,823
   
San Diego, Series 2011, 5.250%, 8/15/41
     
14,895
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Series 2007A,
11/16 at 100.00
AA–
15,496,758
   
5.250%, 11/15/46 (UB)
     
6,530
 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Series 2011B,
8/20 at 100.00
AA–
7,870,609
   
6.000%, 8/15/42 (UB)
     
1,120
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Adventist Health
3/15 at 100.00
A
1,129,229
   
System West, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 3/01/35
     
1,000
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Kaiser Permanente,
4/22 at 100.00
A+
1,083,440
   
Series 2012A, 5.000%, 4/01/42
     
5,500
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Series
8/20 at 100.00
AA–
6,629,150
   
2011A, 6.000%, 8/15/42
     
3,325
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, ValleyCare Health
7/17 at 100.00
N/R
3,335,507
   
System, Series 2007A, 5.125%, 7/15/31
     
   
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Daughters of Charity
     
   
Health System, Series 2005A:
     
1,760
 
5.250%, 7/01/24
7/15 at 100.00
B–
1,683,792
3,870
 
5.250%, 7/01/30
7/15 at 100.00
B–
3,672,746
150
 
5.250%, 7/01/35
7/15 at 100.00
B–
141,071
3,095
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Kaiser Permanente
8/16 at 100.00
A+
3,251,081
   
System, Series 2001C, 5.250%, 8/01/31
     
12,640
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Kaiser Permanente
3/16 at 100.00
A+
12,965,480
   
System, Series 2006, 5.000%, 3/01/41
     
9,980
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Kaiser Permanente
3/16 at 100.00
AA+
10,580,696
   
System, Series 2006 , 5.000%, 3/01/41 – BHAC Insured (UB)
     
2,010
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Methodist Hospital
8/19 at 100.00
Aa2
2,424,040
   
Project, Series 2009, 6.750%, 2/01/38
     
5,000
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Sutter Health, Series
5/18 at 100.00
AA–
5,281,100
   
2008B, 5.250%, 11/15/48
     
1,586
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Saint Joseph Health
7/18 at 100.00
AA
1,962,326
   
System, Trust 2554, 18.578%, 7/01/47 – AGM Insured (IF)
     
1,000
 
Loma Linda, California, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Series
12/15 at 100.00
BBB
1,011,080
   
2005A, 5.000%, 12/01/23
     
2,860
 
Loma Linda, California, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Series
12/17 at 100.00
BBB
3,184,410
   
2008A, 8.250%, 12/01/38
     
1,000
 
Madera County, California, Certificates of Participation, Children’s Hospital Central
3/20 at 100.00
A+
1,069,330
   
California, Series 2010, 5.375%, 3/15/36
     
675
 
Oak Valley Hospital District, Stanislaus County, California, Revenue Bonds, Series 2010A,
11/20 at 100.00
BB
700,353
   
6.500%, 11/01/29
     
4,000
 
Palomar Pomerado Health Care District, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2009,
11/19 at 100.00
Ba1
4,229,280
   
6.625%, 11/01/29
     
5,450
 
Palomar Pomerado Health Care District, California, Certificates of Participation, Series 2010,
11/20 at 100.00
Ba1
5,565,922
   
6.000%, 11/01/41
     
2,570
 
Rancho Mirage Joint Powers Financing Authority, California, Revenue Bonds, Eisenhower Medical
7/17 at 100.00
Baa2
2,612,456
   
Center, Series 2007A, 5.000%, 7/01/38
     
3,500
 
San Buenaventura, California, Revenue Bonds, Community Memorial Health System, Series 2011,
12/21 at 100.00
BB
4,057,270
   
7.500%, 12/01/41
     
3,000
 
Santa Clara County Financing Authority, California, Insured Revenue Bonds, El Camino Hospital,
8/17 at 100.00
A+
3,187,710
   
Series 2007A, 5.750%, 2/01/41 – AMBAC Insured
     
104,856
 
Total Health Care
   
111,996,779
   
Housing/Multifamily – 2.0% (1.3% of Total Investments)
     
1,985
 
California Municipal Finance Authority, Mobile Home Park Revenue Bonds, Caritas Projects
8/20 at 100.00
BBB
2,156,703
   
Series 2010A, 6.400%, 8/15/45
     
4,600
 
California Municipal Finance Authority, Mobile Home Park Revenue Bonds, Caritas Projects
8/22 at 100.00
BBB
4,848,446
   
Series 2012A, 5.125%, 8/15/32
     
320
 
Independent Cities Lease Finance Authority, California, Mobile Home Park Revenue Bonds, San
5/16 at 100.00
N/R
323,219
   
Juan Mobile Estates, Series 2006B, 5.850%, 5/15/41
     
6,905
 
Total Housing/Multifamily
   
7,328,368
   
Housing/Single Family – 0.7% (0.4% of Total Investments)
     
2,395
 
California Housing Finance Agency, California, Home Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Tender Option
2/17 at 100.00
A–
2,271,586
   
Bond Trust 3206, 9.725%, 2/01/29 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (IF)
     
185
 
California Housing Finance Agency, Home Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2006H, 5.750%,
2/16 at 100.00
A–
193,495
   
8/01/30 – FGIC Insured (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
2,580
 
Total Housing/Single Family
   
2,465,081
   
Industrials – 0.0% (0.0% of Total Investments)
     
5,120
 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, EnerTech Regional
No Opt. Call
D
19,405
   
Biosolids Project, Series 2007A, 5.500%, 12/01/33 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (4)
     
   
Long-Term Care – 0.3% (0.2% of Total Investments)
     
1,000
 
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Harbor Regional Center Project, Series
11/19 at 100.00
Baa1
1,197,420
   
2009, 8.000%, 11/01/29
     
   
Tax Obligation/General – 27.8% (18.0% of Total Investments)
     
3,000
 
Alhambra Unified School District, Los Angeles County, California, General Obligation Bonds,
8/22 at 100.00
Aa3
3,377,340
   
Refunding Series 2012A, 5.000%, 8/01/29 – AGM Insured
     
10,000
 
California State, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2009, 6.000%, 11/01/39
11/19 at 100.00
A1
12,024,600
   
California State, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2010:
     
5,000
 
6.000%, 3/01/33
3/20 at 100.00
A1
6,052,800
8,000
 
5.500%, 3/01/40
3/20 at 100.00
A1
9,238,800
1,000
 
5.250%, 11/01/40
11/20 at 100.00
A1
1,121,470
   
California State, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2011:
     
5,000
 
5.250%, 10/01/28
No Opt. Call
A1
5,878,500
2,000
 
5.000%, 9/01/31
No Opt. Call
A1
2,258,200
4,330
 
5.000%, 10/01/41
10/21 at 100.00
A1
4,713,205
   
California State, General Obligation Bonds, Various Purpose Series 2013:
     
2,000
 
5.000%, 2/01/29
No Opt. Call
A1
2,304,100
4,500
 
5.000%, 4/01/43
4/23 at 100.00
A1
4,956,885
5,000
 
5.000%, 11/01/43
11/23 at 100.00
A1
5,535,900
4,435
 
California State, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2002, 6.000%, 4/01/16 –
No Opt. Call
A1
4,901,828
   
AMBAC Insured
     
3,425
 
Coast Community College District, Orange County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series
8/18 at 100.00
Aa1
3,814,662
   
2006C, 5.000%, 8/01/31 – AGM Insured
     
5,150
 
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District Facilities Financing Authority, California, General
No Opt. Call
AA
6,037,448
   
Obligation Revenue Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%, 8/01/26 – AGM Insured
     
3,000
 
Los Angeles Unified School District, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A-2,
7/15 at 100.00
Aa2
3,152,940
   
5.000%, 7/01/24 – NPFG Insured
     
4,000
 
San Diego Community College District, California, General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series
8/21 at 100.00
AA+
4,408,000
   
2011, 5.000%, 8/01/41
     
   
Washington Township Health Care District, Alameda County, California, General Obligation
     
   
Bonds, 2004 Election Series 2013B:
     
2,770
 
5.500%, 8/01/38
8/24 at 100.00
Aa3
3,267,769
2,490
 
5.500%, 8/01/40
8/24 at 100.00
Aa3
2,923,385
30,100
 
Yosemite Community College District, California, General Obligation Bonds, Capital
No Opt. Call
Aa2
14,556,962
   
Appreciation, Election 2004, Series 2010D, 0.000%, 8/01/42
     
105,200
 
Total Tax Obligation/General
   
100,524,794
   
Tax Obligation/Limited – 45.0% (29.2% of Total Investments)
     
   
Beaumont Financing Authority, California, Local Agency Revenue Bonds, Series 2004D:
     
1,000
 
5.500%, 9/01/24
9/14 at 102.00
N/R
1,025,120
615
 
5.800%, 9/01/35
9/14 at 102.00
N/R
629,286
5,000
 
California State Public Works Board, Lease Revenue Bonds, Department of Corrections &
9/23 at 100.00
A2
5,821,550
   
Rehabilitation, Series 2013G, 5.250%, 9/01/30
     
7,500
 
California State Public Works Board, Lease Revenue Bonds, Judicial Council of California, New
10/24 at 100.00
A2
8,300,175
   
Stockton Courthouse, Series 2014B, 5.000%, 10/01/39
     
1,000
 
California State Public Works Board, Lease Revenue Bonds, Various Capital Projects, Series
10/19 at 100.00
A2
1,175,410
   
2009G-1, 5.750%, 10/01/30
     
2,000
 
California State Public Works Board, Lease Revenue Bonds, Various Capital Projects, Series
11/19 at 100.00
A2
2,411,060
   
2009-I, 6.375%, 11/01/34
     
9,950
 
California State Public Works Board, Lease Revenue Bonds, Various Capital Projects, Series
11/23 at 100.00
A2
10,958,134
   
2013I, 5.000%, 11/01/38
     
710
 
Capistrano Unified School District, Orange County, California, Special Tax Bonds, Community
9/15 at 100.00
AA–
727,104
   
Facilities District 98-2, Series 2005, 5.000%, 9/01/24 – FGIC Insured
     
2,905
 
Carson Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Redevelopment Project Area 1,
10/19 at 100.00
A–
3,358,325
   
Series 2009A, 7.000%, 10/01/36
     
1,225
 
Chino Redevelopment Agency, California, Merged Chino Redevelopment Project Area Tax
9/16 at 101.00
A
1,255,368
   
Allocation Bonds, Series 2006, 5.000%, 9/01/38 – AMBAC Insured
     
1,480
 
Commerce Joint Power Financing Authority, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Redevelopment
8/14 at 100.00
BBB
1,480,918
   
Projects 2 and 3, Refunding Series 2003A, 5.000%, 8/01/28 – RAAI Insured
     
1,430
 
Fontana Redevelopment Agency, San Bernardino County, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Jurupa
10/14 at 100.00
A–
1,438,766
   
Hills Redevelopment Project, Refunding Series 1997A, 5.500%, 10/01/27
     
2,890
 
Fontana, California, Senior Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Heritage Village Community Facilities
9/14 at 100.00
AA–
2,918,640
   
District 2, Series 1998A, 5.250%, 9/01/17 – NPFG Insured
     
1,125
 
Fontana, California, Special Tax Bonds, Sierra Hills South Community Facilities District 22,
9/14 at 100.00
N/R
1,130,164
   
Series 2004, 6.000%, 9/01/34
     
1,000
 
Fullerton Community Facilities District 1, California, Special Tax Bonds, Amerige Heights,
9/22 at 100.00
A–
1,075,100
   
Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 9/01/32
     
3,980
 
Garden Grove, California, Certificates of Participation, Financing Project, Series 2002A,
8/14 at 100.00
A
3,996,636
   
5.500%, 3/01/22 – AMBAC Insured
     
1,000
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Enhanced Tobacco Settlement
6/23 at 100.00
A2
1,124,430
   
Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2013A, 5.000%, 6/01/30
     
31,090
 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corporation, California, Enhanced Tobacco Settlement
6/15 at 100.00
AA
32,227,583
   
Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 6/01/35 – FGIC Insured
     
2,850
 
Hesperia Community Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Series 2005A,
9/15 at 100.00
BB+
2,853,905
   
5.000%, 9/01/35 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
     
1,500
 
Hesperia Unified School District, San Bernardino County, California, Certificates of
2/23 at 100.00
AA
1,612,875
   
Participation, Series 2013A, 5.000%, 2/01/38 – BAM Insured
     
4,500
 
Inglewood Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Merged Redevelopment
No Opt. Call
N/R
5,030,730
   
Project, Refunding Series 1998A, 5.250%, 5/01/23 – AMBAC Insured
     
1,285
 
Inglewood Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Merged Redevelopment
5/17 at 100.00
BBB+
1,322,316
   
Project, Subordinate Lien Series 2007A-1, 5.000%, 5/01/25 – AMBAC Insured
     
   
Irvine Unified School District, California, Special Tax Bonds, Community Facilities District
     
   
Series 2006A:
     
325
 
5.000%, 9/01/26
9/16 at 100.00
N/R
332,657
755
 
5.125%, 9/01/36
9/16 at 100.00
N/R
771,738
675
 
Lammersville School District, San Joaquin County, California, Special Tax Bonds, Community
9/16 at 100.00
N/R
690,356
   
Facilities District 2002 Mountain House, Series 2006, 5.125%, 9/01/35
     
1,000
 
Lindsay Redevelopment Agency, California, Project 1 Tax Allocation Bonds, Series 2007, 5.000%,
8/17 at 100.00
BBB+
1,008,820
   
8/01/37 – RAAI Insured
     
2,290
 
Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency, California, Lease Revenue Bonds, Manchester
9/15 at 100.00
A1
2,337,701
   
Social Services Project, Series 2005, 5.000%, 9/01/37 – AMBAC Insured
     
1,650
 
Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, California, Lease Revenue Bonds, Multiple
No Opt. Call
AA
1,775,252
   
Capital Facilities Project II, Series 2012, 5.000%, 8/01/42
     
3,500
 
Murrieta Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Series 2007A, 5.000%,
8/17 at 100.00
AA–
3,583,650
   
8/01/37 – NPFG Insured
     
   
National City Community Development Commission, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, National
     
   
City Redevelopment Project, Series 2011:
     
695
 
6.500%, 8/01/24
8/21 at 100.00
A–
879,926
3,000
 
7.000%, 8/01/32
8/21 at 100.00
A–
3,763,260
7,845
 
Norco Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Project Area 1, Series
8/14 at 100.00
AA–
7,867,515
   
2001, 5.000%, 3/01/19 – NPFG Insured
     
240
 
North Natomas Community Facilities District 4, Sacramento, California, Special Tax Bonds,
9/14 at 102.00
N/R
245,220
   
Series 2006D, 5.000%, 9/01/33
     
260
 
Novato Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Hamilton Field Redevelopment
9/21 at 100.00
BBB+
299,307
   
Project, Series 2011, 6.750%, 9/01/40
     
1,000
 
Palmdale Community Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Merged
12/14 at 100.00
A–
1,021,380
   
Redevelopment Project Areas, Series 2004, 5.000%, 12/01/24 – AMBAC Insured
     
   
Patterson Public Finance Authority, California, Revenue Bonds, Community Facilities District 2001-1,
     
   
Senior Series 2013A:
     
1,815
 
5.250%, 9/01/30
9/23 at 100.00
N/R
1,967,950
1,630
 
5.750%, 9/01/39
9/23 at 100.00
N/R
1,785,698
300
 
Patterson Public Finance Authority, California, Revenue Bonds, Community Facilities District 2001-1,
9/23 at 100.00
N/R
326,727
   
Subordinate Lien Series 2013B , 5.875%, 9/01/39
     
   
Perris Union High School District Financing Authority, Riverside County, California, Revenue
     
   
Bonds, Series 2011:
     
245
 
6.000%, 9/01/33
9/14 at 100.00
N/R
253,188
530
 
6.125%, 9/01/41
9/14 at 100.00
N/R
547,490
7,935
 
Pico Rivera Water Authority, California, Revenue Bonds, Series 2001A, 6.250%, 12/01/32
6/14 at 100.00
N/R
7,944,839
2,130
 
Pittsburg Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Los Medanos Community
9/18 at 100.00
BBB–
2,270,559
   
Development Project, Refunding Series 2008A, 6.500%, 9/01/28
     
1,570
 
Poway Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Paguay Redevelopment
8/14 at 100.00
AA–
1,572,763
   
Project, Series 2000, 5.750%, 6/15/33 – NPFG Insured
     
6,500
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Senior Series 2011C,
No Opt. Call
AA–
1,184,365
   
0.000%, 8/01/38
     
2,500
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A, 0.000%,
No Opt. Call
AA–
341,475
   
8/01/45 – NPFG Insured
     
845
 
Rancho Santa Fe CSD Financing Authority, California, Revenue Bonds, Superior Lien Series
9/21 at 100.00
BBB+
952,256
   
2011A, 5.750%, 9/01/30
     
150
 
Riverside County Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Jurupa Valley Project
10/21 at 100.00
A–
181,775
   
Area, Series 2011B, 6.500%, 10/01/25
     
1,860
 
Riverside Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds, Merged Project
8/14 at 100.00
AA–
1,866,919
   
Areas, Series 2003, 5.250%, 8/01/22 – NPFG Insured
     
2,500
 
Sacramento City Financing Authority, California, Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1993A,
No Opt. Call
A
2,827,650
   
5.400%, 11/01/20 – AMBAC Insured
     
1,000
 
San Francisco Redevelopment Finance Authority, California, Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds,
8/19 at 100.00
A–
1,140,430
   
Mission Bay North Redevelopment Project, Series 2009C, 6.500%, 8/01/39
     
120
 
San Francisco Redevelopment Finance Authority, California, Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds,
2/21 at 100.00
A–
143,920
   
Mission Bay North Redevelopment Project, Series 2011C, 6.750%, 8/01/41
     
   
San Francisco Redevelopment Financing Authority, California, Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds,
     
   
Mission Bay South Redevelopment Project, Series 2011D:
     
125
 
7.000%, 8/01/33
2/21 at 100.00
BBB+
141,860
155
 
7.000%, 8/01/41
2/21 at 100.00
BBB+
173,454
1,000
 
San Jose Redevelopment Agency, California, Housing Set-Aside Tax Allocation Bonds, Merged
8/20 at 100.00
A
1,069,390
   
Area Redevelopment Project, Series 2010A-1, 5.500%, 8/01/35
     
1,000
 
San Jose Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Merged Area Redevelopment
8/15 at 100.00
AA–
1,013,660
   
Project, Series 2005A, 5.000%, 8/01/27 – NPFG Insured
     
   
San Jose Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Merged Area Redevelopment
     
   
Project, Series 2006C:
     
1,100
 
5.000%, 8/01/24 – NPFG Insured
8/17 at 100.00
AA–
1,158,443
1,235
 
5.000%, 8/01/25 – NPFG Insured
8/17 at 100.00
AA–
1,295,960
5,000
 
Santa Ana Community Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Merged Project
3/21 at 100.00
A+
6,044,649
   
Area, Series 2011A, 6.750%, 9/01/28
     
205
 
Signal Hill Redevelopment Agency, California, Project 1 Tax Allocation Bonds, Series 2011,
4/21 at 100.00
N/R
230,557
   
7.000%, 10/01/26
     
1,405
 
Temecula Public Financing Authority, California, Special Tax Bonds, Community Facilities
9/14 at 102.00
N/R
1,399,900
   
District 03-02 Roripaugh, Series 2006, 5.450%, 9/01/26
     
1,200
 
Turlock Public Financing Authority, California, Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds, Series 2011,
3/21 at 100.00
BBB+
1,331,928
   
7.500%, 9/01/39
     
1,000
 
Washington Unified School District, Yolo County, California, Certificates of Participation,
8/17 at 100.00
A
1,040,830
   
Series 2007, 5.125%, 8/01/37 – AMBAC Insured
     
5,000
 
Westminster Redevelopment Agency, California, Tax Allocation Bonds, Commercial Redevelopment
11/19 at 100.00
AA
5,742,400
   
Project 1, Police Facility Subordinate Series 2009, 6.250%, 11/01/39
     
   
Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency, Orange County, California, Tax Allocation Revenue Bonds,
     
   
Yorba Linda Redevelopment Project, Subordinate Lien Series 2011A:
     
150
 
6.000%, 9/01/26
9/21 at 100.00
A–
174,855
210
 
6.500%, 9/01/32
9/21 at 100.00
A–
249,810
159,685
 
Total Tax Obligation/Limited
   
162,826,077
   
Transportation – 6.6% (4.3% of Total Investments)
     
3,405
 
Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, California, Toll Road Revenue Refunding
1/24 at 100.00
BB+
3,975,508
   
Bonds, Junior Lien Series 2013C, 6.500%, 1/15/43
     
   
Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, California, Toll Road Revenue Refunding
     
   
Bonds, Series 2013A:
     
7,500
 
5.750%, 1/15/46
1/24 at 100.00
BBB–
8,475,599
7,500
 
6.000%, 1/15/53
1/24 at 100.00
BBB–
8,591,400
1,250
 
Los Angeles Department of Airports, California, Revenue Bonds, Los Angeles International
5/20 at 100.00
AA
1,377,425
   
Airport, Senior Lien Series 2010D, 5.000%, 5/15/40 (UB) (5)
     
120
 
Palm Springs Financing Authority, California, Palm Springs International Airport Revenue
7/14 at 102.00
N/R
121,300
   
Bonds, Series 2006, 5.450%, 7/01/20 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
     
1,180
 
Sacramento Regional Transit District, California, Farebox Revenue Bonds, Series 2012,
No Opt. Call
A
1,259,768
   
5.000%, 3/01/42
     
20,955
 
Total Transportation
   
23,801,000
   
U.S. Guaranteed – 6.8% (4.4% of Total Investments) (6)
     
1,430
 
Bay Area Toll Authority, California, Revenue Bonds, San Francisco Bay Area Toll Bridge, Series
4/16 at 100.00
AA (6)
1,554,896
   
2006F, 5.000%, 4/01/31 (Pre-refunded 4/01/16) (UB)
     
4,685
 
California State Public Works Board, Lease Revenue Bonds, University of California Regents,
3/18 at 100.00
Aaa
6,150,468
   
Tender Option Bond Trust 1065, 9.251%, 3/01/33 (Pre-refunded 3/01/18) (IF)
     
635
 
California Statewide Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Thomas Jefferson School
10/15 at 100.00
N/R (6)
667,506
   
of Law, Series 2005A, 4.875%, 10/01/31 (Pre-refunded 10/01/15)
     
1,725
 
Newport Beach, California, Revenue Bonds, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Series 2011A,
12/21 at 100.00
N/R (6)
2,249,642
   
6.000%, 12/01/40 (Pre-refunded 12/01/21)
     
5,210
 
Oak Valley Hospital District, Stanislaus County, California, General Obligation Bonds, Series
7/14 at 101.00
A2 (6)
5,283,930
   
2005, 5.000%, 7/01/35 (Pre-refunded 7/01/14) – FGIC Insured
     
5,840
 
Orange County Water District, California, Revenue Certificates of Participation, Series 1999A,
No Opt. Call
AA+ (6)
7,346,077
   
5.375%, 8/15/29 (ETM)
     
575
 
Roseville Joint Union High School District, Placer County, California, General Obligation
8/15 at 100.00
AA (6)
607,746
   
Bonds, Series 2006B, 5.000%, 8/01/27 (Pre-refunded 8/01/15) – FGIC Insured
     
600
 
West Patterson Financing Authority, California, Special Tax Bonds, Community Facilities
9/14 at 105.00
N/R (6)
642,840
   
District 01-1, Refunding Series 2009A, 8.625%, 9/01/39 (Pre-refunded 9/01/14)
     
20,700
 
Total U.S. Guaranteed
   
24,503,105
   
Utilities – 6.0% (3.9% of Total Investments)
     
3,775
 
Long Beach Bond Finance Authority, California, Natural Gas Purchase Revenue Bonds, Series
No Opt. Call
A
4,222,111
   
2007A, 5.000%, 11/15/35
     
5,500
 
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, California, Power System Revenue Bonds, Series
7/15 at 100.00
AA
5,745,960
   
2005A-1, 5.000%, 7/01/31 – AGM Insured (UB)
     
2,355
 
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, California, Power System Revenue Bonds, Series
7/23 at 100.00
AA–
2,778,405
   
2013B, 5.000%, 7/01/28
     
3,000
 
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, California, Power System Revenue Bonds, Tender
No Opt. Call
AA–
4,271,160
   
Option Bond Trust 3345, 18.335%, 7/01/20 (IF) (5)
     
1,270
 
Merced Irrigation District, California, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.125%,
9/15 at 100.00
N/R
1,285,189
   
9/01/31 – SYNCORA GTY Insured
     
2,500
 
Sacremento Municipal Utility District, California, Electric Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond
8/23 at 100.00
AA–
3,576,100
   
Trust 1186, 17.557%, 8/15/41 (IF) (5)
     
18,400
 
Total Utilities
   
21,878,925
   
Water and Sewer – 13.8% (9.0% of Total Investments)
     
   
Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency, California, Revenue Bonds, Capital Cost
     
   
Recovery Prepayment Program, Series 2013A:
     
2,000
 
5.000%, 10/01/29
4/23 at 100.00
AA–
2,331,180
1,500
 
5.000%, 10/01/34
4/23 at 100.00
AA–
1,703,235
   
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Water Furnishing Revenue Bonds, Poseidon
     
   
Resources Channelside LP Desalination Project, Series 2012:
     
1,265
 
5.000%, 7/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
No Opt. Call
Baa3
1,303,102
6,475
 
5.000%, 11/21/45 (Alternative Minimum Tax)
No Opt. Call
Baa3
6,622,112
875
 
Healdsburg Public Financing Authority, California, Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2006,
4/16 at 100.00
AA–
929,626
   
5.000%, 4/01/36 – NPFG Insured
     
9,955
 
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, California, Waterworks Revenue Bonds, Series 2011A,
1/21 at 100.00
AA
11,098,531
   
5.250%, 7/01/39 (UB)
     
2,250
 
Sacramento County Sanitation District Financing Authority, California, Revenue Bonds, Series
6/16 at 100.00
AA
2,390,130
   
2006, 5.000%, 12/01/31 – FGIC Insured
     
11,000
 
San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority, California, Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Refunding
5/20 at 100.00
AA
12,984,729
   
Series 2010A, 5.250%, 5/15/26
     
5,580
 
San Francisco City and County Public Utilities Commission, California, Water Revenue Bonds,
11/21 at 100.00
AA–
6,157,530
   
Series 2011A, 5.000%, 11/01/41 (UB)
     
   
San Francisco City and County Public Utilities Commission, California, Water Revenue Bonds,
     
   
Tender Option Bond Trust 2013-4A:
     
750
 
18.300%, 11/01/28 (IF)
11/21 at 100.00
AA–
1,272,720
750
 
18.198%, 11/01/43 (IF)
5/22 at 100.00
AA–
1,055,550
2,000
 
West Basin Municipal Water District, California, Certificates of Participation, Refunding
8/18 at 100.00
AA
2,263,140
   
Series 2008B, 5.000%, 8/01/28 – AGC Insured
     
44,400
 
Total Water and Sewer
   
50,111,585
$ 544,991
 
Total Long-Term Investments (cost $513,348,675)
   
558,488,886
   
Floating Rate Obligations – (12.0)%
   
(43,400,000)
   
Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (37.6)% (7)
   
(136,200,000)
   
Other Assets Less Liabilities – (4.6)%
   
(16,713,553)
   
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100%
   
$ 362,175,333

 
 
 

 
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon selling an investment or transferring a liability in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. A three-tier hierarchy is used to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are based on the best information available in the circumstances. The following is a summary of the three-tiered hierarchy of valuation input levels.
 
Level 1 – Inputs are unadjusted and prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
 
Level 2 – Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
 
Level 3 – Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including management's assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
 
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of the Fund's fair value measurements as of the end of the reporting period:
 
 
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Long-Term Investments:
       
  Municipal Bonds
$ —
$558,488,886
$ —
$558,488,886
 
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 taxes basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences do not impact the net asset value of the Fund.
 
As of May 31, 2014, the cost of investments was $468,577,483.
 
Gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation of investments as of May 31, 2014, were as follows:
   
Gross unrealized:
 
  Appreciation
$52,420,056
  Depreciation
(5,909,038)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments
$46,511,018
 
(1)
 
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to common
   
shares unless otherwise noted.
(2)
 
Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption.
   
There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities
   
may be subject to periodic principal paydowns.
(3)
 
Ratings: Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s“), Moody’s Investors Service,
   
Inc. (“Moody’s“) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch“) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or
   
BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any
   
of these national rating agencies.
(4)
 
At or subsequent to the end of the reporting period, this security is non-income producing. Non-income
   
producing, in the case of a fixed-income security, generally denotes that the issuer has (1) defaulted on
   
the payment of principal or interest, (2) is under the protection of the Federal Bankruptcy Court or (3) the
   
Fund’s Adviser has concluded that the issue is not likely to meet its future interest payment obligations
   
and has directed the Fund’s custodian to cease accruing additional income on the Fund’s records.
(5)
 
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for
   
investments in inverse floating rate transactions.
(6)
 
Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities,
   
which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Goverment or
   
agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities.
(7)
 
Variable Rate Demand Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value as a percentage of Total Investments is 24.4%.
WI/DD
 
Investment, or portion of investment, purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.
(ETM)
 
Escrowed to maturity.
(IF)
 
Inverse floating rate investment.
(UB)
 
Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction.
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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 California Dividend Advantage Municipal Fund 
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Kevin J. McCarthy                    
                                                   Kevin J. McCarthy
                                                   Vice President and Secretary
 
Date:         July 30, 2014        
 
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:         July 30, 2014        
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Stephen D. Foy                              
                                                   Stephen D. Foy
                                                  Vice President and Controller (principal financial officer) 
 
Date:         July 30, 2014