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ISIN
US67065N4079
Issuer
Nuveen
Inception Date
Jun 30, 1986
Min. Investment
$100,000
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond

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Performance

NCSPX Performance Chart

Nuveen California Municipal Bond Fund (NCSPX) is up 1.6% since the beginning of the year. NCSPX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NCSPX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,018.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Nuveen California Municipal Bond Fund (NCSPX) has returned 1.62% so far this year and 7.56% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NCSPX has returned 2.01% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.


Nuveen California Municipal Bond Fund

1D
0.00%
1M
0.63%
YTD
1.62%
6M
2.15%
1Y
7.56%
3Y*
3.87%
5Y*
0.35%
10Y*
2.01%

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

NCSPX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 30, 1986, NCSPX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.38%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 15.2 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst month was Apr 1987 at -6.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, NCSPX closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +4.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -3.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.43%1.53%-1.98%0.94%0.73%0.00%1.62%
20250.03%0.70%-1.24%-1.28%-0.59%0.54%-0.59%0.65%2.83%1.34%0.43%0.23%3.02%
20240.13%0.43%0.13%-0.96%0.00%1.96%0.82%0.52%1.11%-1.04%1.31%-1.24%3.16%
20233.32%-2.42%1.31%0.01%-0.56%1.13%0.03%-1.40%-2.61%-1.86%6.79%2.23%5.73%
2022-3.15%-0.33%-3.73%-3.51%1.79%-2.80%2.85%-2.03%-4.71%-1.53%5.69%0.11%-11.26%
20210.51%-2.16%0.97%1.26%0.62%0.37%0.79%-0.57%-0.91%-0.26%1.09%0.03%1.71%

Benchmark Metrics

Nuveen California Municipal Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.52%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 01, 1986.

  • This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (16.86%) than losses (4.17%) - 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
4.52%
Beta
0.01
0.00
Upside Capture
16.86%
Downside Capture
4.17%

Expense Ratio

NCSPX has an expense ratio of 0.54%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NCSPX ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% 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.


NCSPX Risk / Return Rank: 7171
Overall Rank
NCSPX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7575
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NCSPX Sortino Ratio Rank: 8585
Sortino Ratio Rank
NCSPX Omega Ratio Rank: 8686
Omega Ratio Rank
NCSPX Calmar Ratio Rank: 6363
Calmar Ratio Rank
NCSPX Martin Ratio Rank: 4444
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nuveen California Municipal Bond Fund (NCSPX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.


NCSPXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.51

2.39

+0.12

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

4.01

3.25

+0.75

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.59

1.43

+0.15

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.07

3.11

-0.05

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.30

14.38

-5.08

Dividends

Dividend History

Nuveen California Municipal Bond Fund provided a 3.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.36 per share.


2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.4020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.36$0.39$0.39$0.39$0.35$0.29$0.32$0.40$0.38$0.38$0.39$0.44

Dividend yield

3.58%3.91%3.92%3.80%3.51%2.47%2.70%3.47%3.51%3.37%3.60%3.92%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen California Municipal Bond Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.13
2025$0.03$0.00$0.07$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.39
2024$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.07$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.39
2023$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.03$0.07$0.03$0.39
2022$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.06$0.03$0.03$0.06$0.03$0.35
2021$0.00$0.03$0.05$0.03$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.05$0.02$0.29

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 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 California Municipal Bond Fund was 20.10%, occurring on Oct 15, 1987. Recovery took 772 trading sessions.

The current Nuveen California Municipal Bond Fund drawdown is 0.34%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Black Monday1987
-20.10%Oct 1987
6mo 18d3y 19d
3y 7moMar 1987 - Nov 1990
Financial crisis2007–2009
-17.41%Dec 2008
10mo 26d8mo 23d
1y 7moJan 2008 - Sep 2009
Bear market2022
-17.28%Oct 2022
1y 2mo3y 3mo
4y 6moAug 2021 - Feb 2026
COVID crash2020
-12.86%Mar 2020
17d4mo 18d
5mo 5dMar 2020 - Aug 2020
1994 correction1994
-11.63%Nov 1994
9mo 24d4mo 16d
1y 2moFeb 1994 - Apr 1995

Drawdown Indicators


NCSPXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-20.10%

-56.78%

+36.68%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-2.38%

-9.10%

+6.72%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-6.39%

-18.90%

+12.51%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-17.28%

-25.43%

+8.15%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-17.28%

-33.92%

+16.64%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-0.34%

0.00%

-0.34%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-2.58%

-10.72%

+8.14%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

0.78%

1.97%

-1.19%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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