- ISIN
- US67062C1071
- CUSIP
- 67062C107
- Issuer
- Nuveen
- Inception Date
- Oct 7, 1987
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
NCA Performance Chart
Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund (NCA) is up 4.5% since the beginning of the year. NCA is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NCA shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,039.
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Returns By Period
Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund (NCA) has returned 4.54% so far this year and 12.81% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NCA has returned 1.80% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.75%
- YTD
- 4.54%
- 6M
- 6.32%
- 1Y
- 12.81%
- 3Y*
- 6.33%
- 5Y*
- 0.76%
- 10Y*
- 1.80%
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%
NCA Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 7, 1987, NCA's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.34%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 17.0 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Mar 2000 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -8.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, NCA closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +16.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -8.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.50% | -0.31% | -2.18% | 0.74% | -0.97% | -0.97% | 4.54% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.13% | 0.81% | 0.45% | -2.32% | 0.46% | 3.32% | -2.32% | 1.17% | 4.81% | 2.24% | 0.98% | -1.65% | 10.27% |
| 2024 | 0.55% | -2.02% | 2.96% | -3.24% | -1.98% | 2.58% | 2.88% | 1.23% | 1.99% | -1.00% | -2.23% | -3.33% | -1.92% |
| 2023 | 6.27% | -2.26% | 1.37% | 2.60% | -4.01% | -0.48% | 2.92% | 0.80% | -6.50% | -3.08% | 5.29% | 8.05% | 10.39% |
| 2022 | -2.92% | -2.51% | -3.63% | -2.69% | 4.91% | -5.87% | 4.09% | 0.07% | -8.41% | 2.95% | 0.44% | -0.04% | -13.57% |
| 2021 | 0.25% | -5.23% | 0.36% | 0.85% | 2.79% | 1.77% | 1.82% | -1.71% | -0.80% | -1.95% | -1.61% | 0.14% | -3.51% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.73%, beta of 0.11, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 07, 1987.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (19.09%) than losses (13.70%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.11 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 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 0.02 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
- 3.73%
- Beta
- 0.11
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 19.09%
- Downside Capture
- 13.70%
Expense Ratio
NCA has an expense ratio of 0.03%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NCA ranks 18 for risk / return — in the bottom 18% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund (NCA) 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.
| NCA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.02 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.20 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.37 | -0.17 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.70 | 2.78 | -1.08 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.92 | 12.44 | -7.51 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund provided a 3.83% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.35 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.32 | $0.34 | $0.35 | $0.54 | $0.45 | $0.47 |
Dividend yield | 3.83% | 3.89% | 4.12% | 3.88% | 3.66% | 3.02% | 2.98% | 3.21% | 3.79% | 5.33% | 4.36% | 4.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen California Municipal 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.18 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.35 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.35 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.35 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.31 |
| 2021 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.31 |
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 California Municipal 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 California Municipal Value Fund was 37.14%, occurring on Dec 20, 1999. Recovery took 1043 trading sessions.
The current Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund drawdown is 4.95%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1999 bear market1999 | -37.14%Dec 1999 | 6y 9mo | 4y 2mo | 10y 11moFeb 1993 - Feb 2004 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -23.61%Oct 2008 | 1y 4mo | 10mo 26d | 2y 3moMay 2007 - Sep 2009 |
Bear market2022 | -22.97%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 3y 2mo | 4y 3moSep 2021 - Jan 2026 |
COVID crash2020 | -19.30%Mar 2020 | 19d | 5mo 25d | 6mo 14dMar 2020 - Sep 2020 |
2013 correction2013 | -14.96%Aug 2013 | 6mo 23d | 8mo 12d | 1y 3moJan 2013 - Apr 2014 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NCA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -37.14% | -56.78% | +19.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.55% | -9.10% | +1.55% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.63% | -18.90% | +8.27% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.97% | -25.43% | +2.46% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -22.97% | -33.92% | +10.95% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.95% | -1.80% | -3.15% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.09% | -10.71% | +2.62% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.61% | 2.03% | +0.58% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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