# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000820892
**File Stem:** 0001193125-23-004721
**Filing Date:** 2023-1
**Character Count:** 19142
**Document Hash:** 40c4a2779589695f4d568b3693acbec2
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-23-004721.hdr.sgml**: 20230109

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-23-004721

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: N-CSR

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 3

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20221031

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230109

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230109

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20230109

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** NUVEEN INVESTMENT FUNDS INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000820892
- **IRS NUMBER:** 411418224
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1031

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** N-CSR
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-05309
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23518027

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 333 WEST WACKER DR.
- **CITY:** CHICAGO
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60606
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 312-917-8146

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 333 WEST WACKER DR.
- **CITY:** CHICAGO
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60606

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** FIRST AMERICAN INVESTMENT FUNDS INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** SECURAL MUTUAL FUNDS INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19910627

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### Nuveen Large Cap Select Fund (Series ID: S000005551)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000015101 | Class A      | FLRAX           |
| C000015103 | Class C      | FLYCX           |
| C000015105 | Class I      | FLRYX           |

### Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund (Series ID: S000005553)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000015111 | Class A      | FRSLX           |
| C000015113 | Class C      | FMECX           |
| C000015115 | Class I      | FISGX           |
| C000123979 | Class R6     | FMEFX           |

### Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund (Series ID: S000005556)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000015126 | Class A      | FASEX           |
| C000015128 | Class C      | FACSX           |
| C000015130 | Class I      | FSEIX           |
| C000202060 | Class R6     | FMVQX           |

### Nuveen Small Cap Growth Opportunities Fund (Series ID: S000005567)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000015158 | Class A      | FRMPX           |
| C000015160 | Class C      | FMPCX           |
| C000015162 | Class I      | FIMPX           |
| C000171404 | Class R6     | FMPFX           |

### Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund (Series ID: S000005569)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000015168 | Class A      | EMGRX           |
| C000015170 | Class C      | FHMCX           |
| C000015172 | Class I      | ARSTX           |
| C000199174 | Class R6     | ASEFX           |

### Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund (Series ID: S000005570)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000015173 | Class A      | FSCAX           |
| C000015175 | Class C      | FSCVX           |
| C000015177 | Class I      | FSCCX           |
| C000171405 | Class R6     | FSCWX           |

### Nuveen Dividend Value Fund (Series ID: S000005579)

| Class ID   | Class Name   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000015208 | Class A      | FFEIX           |
| C000015210 | Class C      | FFECX           |
| C000015212 | Class I      | FAQIX           |
| C000123980 | Class R6     | FFEFX           |

# Notes to the **New Accountants**

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## Ex-99.Cert

**EX-99.CERT** 

**CERTIFICATIONS** 

I, Christopher E. Stickrod, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of Nuveen Investment Funds, Inc.

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets,
and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the
Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of
financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within
90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to
materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record,
process, summarize, and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: January 9, 2023

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|:---|
| /s/ Christopher E. Stickrod |
| Christopher E. Stickrod |
| Chief Administrative Officer |
| (principal executive officer) |

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I, E. Scott Wickerham, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of Nuveen Investment Funds, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets,
and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the
Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of
financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within
90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to
materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record,
process, summarize, and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: January 9, 2023

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|:---|
| /s/ E. Scott Wickerham |
| E. Scott Wickerham |
| Vice President and Controller |
| (principal financial officer) |

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## Exhibit 99.906

**EX-99.906CERT** 

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; provided by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, based on each such officer's knowledge and belief.

The undersigned officers of Nuveen Investment Funds, Inc. (the "Registrant") certify that, to the best of each such officer's knowledge and belief:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. The Form N-CSR of the Registrant for the period ended November 30, 2022 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

Date: January 9, 2023

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| |
|:---|
| /s/ Christopher E. Stickrod |
| Christopher E. Stickrod |
| Chief Administrative Officer |
| (principal executive officer) |
| /s/ E. Scott Wickerham |
| E. Scott Wickerham |
| Vice President and Controller |
| (principal financial officer) |

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