- ISIN
- US6706904942
- CUSIP
- 670690494
- Issuer
- Nuveen
- Inception Date
- Dec 17, 2007
- Category
- Global Equities
- Index Tracked
- S&P Global Infrastructure Index NR
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
FGIAX Performance Chart
Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A (FGIAX) is up 9.9% since the beginning of the year. FGIAX is currently trading at $13 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FGIAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,555.
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Returns By Period
Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A (FGIAX) has returned 9.87% so far this year and 14.70% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FGIAX has returned 8.40% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A
- 1D
- 1.44%
- 1M
- -2.71%
- YTD
- 9.87%
- 6M
- 9.57%
- 1Y
- 14.70%
- 3Y*
- 14.40%
- 5Y*
- 9.23%
- 10Y*
- 8.40%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
FGIAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 18, 2007, FGIAX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.65%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.9 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -18.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, FGIAX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.97% | 8.45% | -3.06% | 3.75% | -4.05% | 0.00% | 9.87% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.30% | 1.65% | 2.56% | 2.74% | 2.51% | 1.18% | -0.08% | 0.70% | 2.48% | -1.10% | 3.22% | -1.60% | 17.73% |
| 2024 | -2.74% | 0.00% | 3.67% | -2.81% | 5.41% | -2.12% | 4.70% | 4.23% | 3.15% | -1.29% | 4.48% | -5.68% | 10.70% |
| 2023 | 4.85% | -3.61% | 3.36% | 3.06% | -5.14% | 3.32% | 1.01% | -4.19% | -4.65% | -1.39% | 9.19% | 3.49% | 8.51% |
| 2022 | -3.42% | 0.44% | 6.00% | -3.83% | 2.94% | -6.55% | 5.13% | -2.57% | -11.68% | 4.25% | 8.17% | -3.37% | -6.23% |
| 2021 | -3.01% | -0.75% | 5.11% | 4.23% | 1.30% | -1.19% | 1.73% | 2.38% | -2.82% | 5.24% | -4.55% | 6.69% | 14.51% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of 0.34%, beta of 0.71, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 19, 2007.
- This fund participated in 78.97% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 70.67% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.34%
- Beta
- 0.71
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 70.67%
- Downside Capture
- 78.97%
Expense Ratio
FGIAX has a high expense ratio of 1.21%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FGIAX ranks 29 for risk / return — below 29% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A (FGIAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| FGIAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.85 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.09 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.41 | -0.16 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.39 | 2.93 | -0.53 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.11 | 13.52 | -5.41 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A provided a 14.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.84 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.84 | $1.21 | $0.84 | $0.25 | $0.63 | $0.84 | $0.15 | $0.81 | $0.60 | $0.64 | $0.80 | $0.30 |
Dividend yield | 14.52% | 9.99% | 7.46% | 2.27% | 6.11% | 7.20% | 1.38% | 7.06% | 6.32% | 5.83% | 8.23% | 3.05% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.63 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $1.21 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.84 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.63 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.84 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A was 49.35%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 523 trading sessions.
The current Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A drawdown is 4.05%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -49.35%Mar 2009 | 1y 2mo | 2y 26d | 3y 3moDec 2007 - Apr 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -38.02%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 1y 2mo | 1y 3moFeb 2020 - Jun 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -21.08%Oct 2022 | 5mo 24d | 1y 7mo | 2y 24dApr 2022 - May 2024 |
2016 correction2016 | -18.29%Jan 2016 | 8mo 26d | 5mo 5d | 1y 1moApr 2015 - Jun 2016 |
2011 correction2011 | -17.57%Oct 2011 | 5mo 3d | 9mo 28d | 1y 2moMay 2011 - Jul 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FGIAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -49.35% | -56.78% | +7.43% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.04% | -9.10% | +3.06% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.45% | -18.90% | +6.45% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.08% | -25.43% | +4.35% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.02% | -33.92% | -4.10% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.05% | -0.74% | -3.31% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.17% | -10.72% | +3.55% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.78% | 1.97% | -0.19% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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