- ISIN
- US6706907598
- Issuer
- Nuveen
- Inception Date
- Dec 28, 1989
- Category
- Mid Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
FISGX Performance Chart
Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund (FISGX) is up 14.5% since the beginning of the year. FISGX is currently trading at $46 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FISGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,232.
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Returns By Period
Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund (FISGX) has returned 14.53% so far this year and 27.13% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FISGX has had an annualized return of 13.49%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.66%.
Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund
- 1D
- -0.67%
- 1M
- 4.42%
- YTD
- 14.53%
- 6M
- 13.53%
- 1Y
- 27.13%
- 3Y*
- 15.17%
- 5Y*
- 4.26%
- 10Y*
- 13.49%
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%
FISGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 28, 1989, FISGX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Dec 2019 with a return of +25.8%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -22.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, FISGX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 16, 2019 with a return of +25.5%, 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 | 3.29% | 1.80% | -5.93% | 10.71% | 5.29% | -0.67% | 14.53% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.48% | -9.03% | -8.07% | 0.59% | 7.48% | 5.77% | 1.00% | 3.58% | 0.21% | 1.91% | 1.30% | -1.24% | 7.83% |
| 2024 | -0.03% | 8.38% | 2.30% | -6.70% | 2.11% | 1.19% | -1.23% | 2.71% | 0.18% | 0.21% | 11.57% | -6.40% | 13.65% |
| 2023 | 6.44% | -0.60% | 3.51% | -2.83% | 0.60% | 7.06% | 2.12% | -3.43% | -4.89% | -6.27% | 13.15% | 5.50% | 20.26% |
| 2022 | -13.52% | 0.44% | -1.38% | -12.24% | -6.11% | -6.94% | 11.45% | -2.58% | -8.33% | 7.25% | 5.55% | -5.54% | -30.11% |
| 2021 | -1.03% | 2.48% | -2.97% | 5.59% | -2.63% | 5.15% | 2.31% | 2.60% | -4.72% | 7.46% | -7.26% | -0.99% | 5.01% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.32%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 29, 1989.
- This fund captured 111.93% of S&P 500 Index gains and 102.03% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.32% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.03 and R2 of 0.75, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.32%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 111.93%
- Downside Capture
- 102.03%
Expense Ratio
FISGX has an expense ratio of 0.92%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FISGX ranks 35 for risk / return — below 35% 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 Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund (FISGX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| FISGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.55 | 2.24 | -0.69 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.22 | 3.07 | -0.85 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.41 | -0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.57 | 2.93 | -0.36 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.72 | 13.52 | -3.81 |
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 Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund provided a 7.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.37 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.37 | $3.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $10.16 | $5.03 | $14.68 | $6.49 | $7.62 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
Dividend yield | 7.29% | 8.35% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 23.94% | 9.97% | 38.61% | 19.12% | 17.17% | 4.01% | 7.82% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund. 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.37 | $3.37 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $10.16 | $10.16 |
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 Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund. 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 Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund was 57.51%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 542 trading sessions.
The current Nuveen Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund drawdown is 0.98%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -57.51%Nov 2008 | 1y 1mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 3moOct 2007 - Jan 2011 |
Bear market2022 | -43.30%Jun 2022 | 7mo 13d | 3y 10mo | 4y 5moNov 2021 - Apr 2026 |
1998 bear market1998 | -36.70%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 1y 4mo | 1y 7moJul 1998 - Feb 2000 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -34.56%Oct 2002 | 1y 4mo | 1y 1mo | 2y 5moMay 2001 - Nov 2003 |
COVID crash2020 | -33.91%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 14d | 3mo 16dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FISGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.51% | -56.78% | -0.73% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.60% | -9.10% | -2.50% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -28.16% | -18.90% | -9.26% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -43.30% | -25.43% | -17.87% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.30% | -33.92% | -9.38% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.98% | -0.74% | -0.24% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.86% | -10.72% | +0.86% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.05% | 1.97% | +1.08% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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