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Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (NMZ) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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Price Move History

Daily moves over 5%
0 252 sessions, October 30, 2025 to October 30, 2026
Largest daily move
-4.6% close of October 23, 2026
1-year change
-16.6% closing prices, October 30, 2025 to October 30, 2026
1-month change
-1.5% closing prices, September 30, 2026 to October 30, 2026

Company Description

Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE: NMZ) is classified in the asset management industry within the Financial Services sector and carries a market capitalization of $1.9B.

NMZ has declined 16.6% over the past year. The last closing price was $8.83.

This page collects what Stock Titan holds for NMZ, including price data, latest news, SEC filings, insider trading activity, upcoming events, and short interest trends.

Stock Performance

$8.86
+0.34%
+0.03
After hoursChange vs the $8.83 closeLast updated: October 30, 2026 at 16:08
-16.6%
Performance 1 year

Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (NMZ) closed at $8.83 on October 30, 2026. Over the past 12 months, the price has lost 16.6%.

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NMZ Metrics & Rankings

Price returns through October 30, 2026. Month-to-date and YTD include the first trading day. Ranking links may use different dates.

Latest News

Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund has 1 recent news article. Of the recent coverage, 0 articles coincided with positive price movement and 1 with negative movement. Key topics include offering. View all NMZ news →

Insider Radar

Net Buyers
90-Day Summary
39
Shares Bought
34
Shares Sold
13
Transactions
Most Recent Transaction
BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ (10% Owner) sold 3 shares at an average of $10.27 on August 4, 2026

Insider buying activity at Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund over the past 90 days may reflect management confidence in the company's direction. Institutional investors and analysts often monitor insider purchases as a potential bullish indicator for the stock.

Based on SEC Form 4 filings over the last 90 days.

Financial Highlights

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Upcoming Events

NOV
02
November 2, 2026 Financial

Rights offering record date

Shareholders of record on this date receive one right per share; six rights can be exercised to buy one new common share.
DEC
02
December 2, 2026 Financial

Rights offering expiration

Rights offering expires at 5:00 p.m. ET; subscription price = 95% avg NYSE close on expiration and prior four days, floor 90% NAV.

Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund has 2 upcoming scheduled events. The next event, "Rights offering record date", is scheduled for November 2, 2026 (tomorrow). All of them are financing or capital events, such as a dividend or a debt maturity. Investors can track these dates to stay informed about potential catalysts that may affect the NMZ stock price.

Short Interest History

Last 12 Months

Short interest in Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (NMZ) currently stands at 98.6 thousand shares, down 34.2% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.2% of the shares outstanding. Since October 2025, short interest has decreased by 81.4%.

Days to Cover History

Last 12 Months

Days to cover for Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (NMZ) currently stands at 1.0 days. The ratio is the reported short interest divided by the average daily trading volume. Since October 2025, the figure has decreased by 45.7%. Across the settlements charted above, it has ranged from 1.0 to 5.0 days.

NMZ Company Profile & Sector Positioning

Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (NMZ) operates in the Asset Management industry within the broader Financial Services sector and is listed on the NYSE. Among dividend-paying stocks, NMZ ranks #255 by dividend yield.

Investors comparing NMZ often look at related companies in the same sector, including Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund (GOF), Blackrock Muniholdings Fund, Inc. (MHD), Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc. (CLM), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ), and TRI-Continental Corporation (TY). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate NMZ's relative position within its industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current stock price of Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (NMZ)?

The current stock price of Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (NMZ) is $8.86 in after-hours trading as of October 30, 2026.

What is the market cap of Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (NMZ)?

The market cap of Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund (NMZ) is approximately $1.9B. Learn more about what market capitalization means .