- ISIN
- US6706782009
- Issuer
- Nuveen
- Inception Date
- Aug 1, 1994
- Category
- Small Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
FSCCX Performance Chart
Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund (FSCCX) is up 15.8% since the beginning of the year. FSCCX is currently trading at $39 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FSCCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,493.
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Returns By Period
Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund (FSCCX) has returned 15.78% so far this year and 26.88% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FSCCX has returned 7.83% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund
- 1D
- 1.07%
- 1M
- 2.74%
- YTD
- 15.78%
- 6M
- 12.76%
- 1Y
- 26.88%
- 3Y*
- 14.59%
- 5Y*
- 8.34%
- 10Y*
- 7.83%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
FSCCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 29, 1994, FSCCX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.77%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.5 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +17.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -28.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, FSCCX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 15, 2005 at -22.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.19% | -0.63% | -3.82% | 10.53% | 2.11% | 2.04% | 15.78% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.60% | -2.84% | -5.47% | -6.01% | 5.77% | 3.82% | 0.03% | 7.30% | -0.65% | -3.81% | 3.47% | -0.03% | 3.21% |
| 2024 | -3.15% | 3.22% | 5.58% | -5.45% | 4.79% | -0.36% | 10.17% | -2.08% | 0.18% | -1.72% | 12.39% | -7.69% | 14.82% |
| 2023 | 8.29% | -2.13% | -5.57% | -2.53% | -3.46% | 9.12% | 6.46% | -2.91% | -5.60% | -5.01% | 6.52% | 10.25% | 11.86% |
| 2022 | -3.45% | 0.89% | -0.03% | -6.27% | 3.24% | -9.68% | 9.40% | -3.99% | -10.28% | 14.07% | 3.34% | -7.34% | -12.42% |
| 2021 | 1.47% | 12.07% | 5.89% | 4.86% | 1.42% | -1.95% | -1.10% | 2.95% | -1.71% | 4.59% | -2.72% | 5.90% | 35.38% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.43%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 29, 1994.
- This fund participated in 106.98% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 99.55% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.96 and R2 of 0.66, 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
- -0.43%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.66
- Upside Capture
- 99.55%
- Downside Capture
- 106.98%
Expense Ratio
FSCCX has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FSCCX ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% 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 Small Cap Value Fund (FSCCX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| FSCCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.44 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.40 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.37 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.60 | 2.78 | -0.18 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.86 | 12.44 | -4.58 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund provided a 0.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.36 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.36 | $0.36 | $0.50 | $0.29 | $0.32 | $0.16 | $0.12 | $0.27 | $0.85 | $0.27 | $0.66 | $0.36 |
Dividend yield | 0.95% | 1.09% | 1.52% | 1.02% | 1.24% | 0.52% | 0.54% | 1.16% | 4.21% | 1.03% | 2.63% | 1.80% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen Small Cap Value 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 | $0.36 | $0.36 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.50 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.29 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
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 Small Cap Value 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 Small Cap Value Fund was 65.90%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1048 trading sessions.
The current Nuveen Small Cap Value Fund drawdown is 0.34%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -65.90%Mar 2009 | 3y 2mo | 4y 2mo | 7y 4moDec 2005 - May 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -53.80%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 11mo 8d | 3y 1moJan 2018 - Feb 2021 |
1998 bear market1998 | -41.52%Oct 1998 | 12mo | 2y 6mo | 3y 6moOct 1997 - May 2001 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -33.35%Oct 2002 | 5mo 6d | 1y 20d | 1y 5moMay 2002 - Oct 2003 |
2025 selloff2025 | -24.81%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 9mo 12d | 1y 1moNov 2024 - Jan 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FSCCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -65.90% | -56.78% | -9.12% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.36% | -9.10% | -1.26% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.81% | -18.90% | -5.91% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.81% | -25.43% | +0.62% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -53.80% | -33.92% | -19.88% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.34% | -1.80% | +1.46% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.36% | -10.71% | -2.65% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.42% | 2.03% | +1.39% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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