- ISIN
- US67065L6902
- CUSIP
- 67065L690
- Issuer
- Nuveen
- Inception Date
- Mar 26, 1986
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $3,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
FVATX Performance Chart
Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund (FVATX) is up 1.9% since the beginning of the year. FVATX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FVATX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,041.
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Returns By Period
Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund (FVATX) has returned 1.86% so far this year and 7.85% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FVATX has returned 2.04% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.60%
- YTD
- 1.86%
- 6M
- 2.49%
- 1Y
- 7.85%
- 3Y*
- 4.17%
- 5Y*
- 0.80%
- 10Y*
- 2.04%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
FVATX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 27, 1986, FVATX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.36%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 16.1 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst month was Apr 1987 at -7.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, FVATX closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +3.7%, while the worst single day was Oct 16, 1987 at -3.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.60% | 1.38% | -2.11% | 1.40% | 0.60% | 0.00% | 1.86% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.19% | 1.16% | -1.86% | -1.00% | -0.60% | 0.81% | -0.80% | 0.81% | 2.93% | 1.18% | 0.31% | 0.23% | 3.33% |
| 2024 | -0.10% | 0.18% | 0.18% | -1.17% | -0.01% | 1.85% | 0.77% | 0.76% | 1.05% | -1.34% | 1.54% | -1.35% | 2.33% |
| 2023 | 3.62% | -2.55% | 1.92% | 0.14% | -0.81% | 1.05% | 0.26% | -1.30% | -2.95% | -1.41% | 7.20% | 2.74% | 7.72% |
| 2022 | -2.68% | -0.63% | -3.41% | -3.35% | 1.63% | -2.48% | 2.92% | -2.53% | -4.47% | -1.08% | 5.78% | -0.56% | -10.78% |
| 2021 | 0.26% | -1.79% | 0.72% | 1.05% | 0.60% | 0.34% | 0.76% | -0.35% | -1.04% | -0.35% | 1.12% | 0.16% | 1.44% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.24%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 31, 1986.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (16.11%) than losses (4.39%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.24%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 16.11%
- Downside Capture
- 4.39%
Expense Ratio
FVATX has an expense ratio of 0.76%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FVATX ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund (FVATX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| FVATX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.50 | 2.39 | +0.11 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.05 | 3.25 | +0.79 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.63 | 1.43 | +0.19 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.70 | 3.11 | -0.41 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.53 | 14.38 | -4.85 |
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 Virginia Municipal Bond Fund provided a 3.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.40 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.40 | $0.42 | $0.38 | $0.39 | $0.27 | $0.24 | $0.28 | $0.34 | $0.32 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.38 |
Dividend yield | 3.93% | 4.11% | 3.66% | 3.78% | 2.71% | 2.04% | 2.42% | 2.95% | 2.98% | 2.92% | 3.02% | 3.37% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.16 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.42 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.38 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.03 | $0.39 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.27 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.24 |
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 Virginia Municipal Bond 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 Virginia Municipal Bond Fund was 19.13%, occurring on Oct 16, 1987. Recovery took 663 trading sessions.
The current Nuveen Virginia Municipal Bond Fund drawdown is 0.14%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black Monday1987 | -19.13%Oct 1987 | 7mo 7d | 2y 7mo | 3y 2moMar 1987 - Jun 1990 |
Bear market2022 | -16.14%Oct 2022 | 1y 3mo | 2y 11mo | 4y 2moJul 2021 - Oct 2025 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -15.22%Dec 2008 | 10mo 26d | 7mo 24d | 1y 6moJan 2008 - Aug 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -11.68%Mar 2020 | 10d | 4mo 19d | 4mo 29dMar 2020 - Aug 2020 |
1994 correction1994 | -11.29%Nov 1994 | 9mo 23d | 4mo 16d | 1y 2moFeb 1994 - Apr 1995 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FVATX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.13% | -56.78% | +37.65% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.80% | -9.10% | +6.30% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.50% | -18.90% | +12.40% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.14% | -25.43% | +9.29% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -16.14% | -33.92% | +17.78% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.14% | 0.00% | -0.14% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.21% | -10.72% | +8.51% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.79% | 1.97% | -1.18% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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