NUV Trustee Young L Robert Buys $300K of Stock

By TradeTexts Research Desk Oct 27, 2026, 5:01 PM EDT

Key Points

Robert Young's recent purchase adds 36,430 shares to his holdings, bringing his total to 36,430 shares.
The stock recently traded around $8.32, which is about 10.2% below its 52-week high of $9.26.
Other funds, like Guggenheim Capital, hold over 3.2 million shares of Nuveen Municipal Value Fund, valued at about $26.99 million.

Since the trade, $NUV is up 1.1% to date (from the $8.23 close on Oct 23, 2026).

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On October 23, 2026, Trustee Robert Young bought 36,430 shares of Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc (NUV) at a price of $8.25 each. This purchase amounts to about $300,394. The information comes from a Form 4 filing with the SEC.

Young's acquisition adds to his existing stake, which now totals 36,430 shares. This purchase follows a series of sales earlier in the month, where he sold shares in several other Nuveen funds.

NUV Nuveen Municipal Value Fund, Inc.

$8.32 -5.13% year to date

Daily close · Oct 27, 2026

Insider trading track record

Young L Robert vs. the S&P 500

YTD return -2.15% hypothetical

All-time return +0.88% S&P 500 +33.29%

vs. S&P 500 -32.41% behind the index

Hypothetical returns from Young L Robert's disclosed trades, not real profit or advice. How we model this.

Other Institutional Activity in Nuveen Municipal Value Fund

Several other institutional investors hold significant stakes in Nuveen Municipal Value Fund. Guggenheim Capital, LLC holds 3,244,551 shares, worth approximately $26.99 million after increasing its position by 329,935 shares. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. has 2,956,757 shares valued at about $24.6 million, having increased its stake by 94,456 shares. Jones Financial Companies, L.L.L.P. also added 246,314 shares, bringing its total to 1,239,517 shares worth around $10.31 million.

Nuveen Municipal Value Fund, Inc. Stock Up 0.4%

The stock of Nuveen Municipal Value Fund is currently trading around $8.32, which is about 10.2% below its 52-week high of $9.26. It is also trading below its 50-day moving average of $8.54 and its 200-day average of $8.98, indicating it may not be performing at its best compared to past performance.

Recent Earnings

In its most recent earnings report, Nuveen Municipal Value Fund reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $90.47 million and an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.51. The fund has a net margin of 66.1% and a return on equity (ROE) of 3.1%.

Dividend

Nuveen Municipal Value Fund pays an annual dividend rate of $0.39, which translates to a yield of about 4.7%. This yield is a key factor for income-focused investors looking for regular returns from their investments.

Insider Buying and Selling at Nuveen Municipal Value Fund, Inc.

However, Robert Young's recent purchase contrasts with his earlier sales in other Nuveen funds, where he sold 20,595 shares of Nuveen Global High Income Fund, 32,727 shares of Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund, and 16,131 shares of Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Fund on October 16, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

This could indicate a period of stability or a lack of significant changes in market expectations.

About Nuveen Municipal Value Fund

Nuveen Municipal Value Fund, Inc. is a closed-end mutual fund that invests primarily in fixed income markets in the U.S. Managed by Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC and Nuveen Asset Management, it aims to provide tax-exempt income for its shareholders. This recent insider buying could signal confidence in the fund's future performance.

Bottom Line

Looking ahead, investors will be watching for any upcoming earnings reports or further insider trades, which may provide insights into the fund's direction. Robert Young's recent buy may reflect a belief in the fund's potential, especially after his recent sales in other Nuveen funds.