- ISIN
- US63867T7836
- CUSIP
- 63867T783
- Issuer
- Nationwide
- Inception Date
- Mar 29, 2000
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
NDCAX Performance Chart
Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund (NDCAX) is up 3.3% since the beginning of the year. NDCAX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NDCAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,130.
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Returns By Period
Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund (NDCAX) has returned 3.29% so far this year and 9.19% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NDCAX has returned 3.49% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund
- 1D
- 0.49%
- 1M
- 1.07%
- YTD
- 3.29%
- 6M
- 3.40%
- 1Y
- 9.19%
- 3Y*
- 6.64%
- 5Y*
- 2.48%
- 10Y*
- 3.49%
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%
NDCAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 31, 2000, NDCAX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.30%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 19.3 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -5.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, NDCAX closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 23, 2021 with a return of +2.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -2.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.90% | 1.38% | -2.82% | 2.41% | 1.18% | 0.29% | 3.29% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.14% | 1.44% | -0.96% | 0.10% | 0.41% | 1.73% | 0.10% | 1.41% | 1.07% | 0.89% | 0.59% | 0.20% | 8.40% |
| 2024 | -0.10% | -0.00% | 1.33% | -2.54% | 1.98% | 1.05% | 2.03% | 1.40% | 1.40% | -2.24% | 1.99% | -2.07% | 4.15% |
| 2023 | 3.78% | -2.08% | 1.93% | 0.52% | -0.83% | 1.15% | 0.73% | -0.93% | -2.32% | -1.61% | 4.57% | 3.69% | 8.61% |
| 2022 | -2.50% | -1.14% | -1.26% | -3.99% | 0.00% | -3.06% | 3.04% | -2.34% | -4.61% | 0.77% | 3.70% | -1.54% | -12.52% |
| 2021 | -0.28% | -0.19% | -0.12% | 1.59% | 0.46% | 0.78% | 0.82% | 0.54% | -1.48% | 1.10% | -0.36% | 0.81% | 3.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.18%, beta of 0.18, and R2 of 0.63 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 31, 2000.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (25.22%) than losses (23.11%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.18% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.18 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.18%
- Beta
- 0.18
- R²
- 0.63
- Upside Capture
- 25.22%
- Downside Capture
- 23.11%
Expense Ratio
NDCAX has an expense ratio of 0.51%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NDCAX ranks 56 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund (NDCAX) 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.
| NDCAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.02 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.25 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.37 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.37 | 2.78 | -0.42 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.51 | 12.44 | -1.93 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund provided a 3.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.32 | $0.36 | $0.52 | $0.33 | $0.19 | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.17 | $0.51 | $0.23 | $0.29 | $0.24 |
Dividend yield | 3.06% | 3.60% | 5.42% | 3.42% | 2.06% | 3.02% | 2.98% | 1.63% | 5.35% | 2.27% | 2.91% | 2.40% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative 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 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.36 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.52 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.33 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.19 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.33 |
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 Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative 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 Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund was 17.56%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 669 trading sessions.
The current Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund drawdown is 0.10%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -17.56%Oct 2022 | 9mo 27d | 2y 8mo | 3y 6moDec 2021 - Jun 2025 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -12.28%Nov 2008 | 6mo 3d | 10mo | 1y 3moMay 2008 - Sep 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -11.02%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 2mo 17d | 3mo 18dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -4.36%Jul 2002 | 2mo | 5mo 25d | 7mo 25dMay 2002 - Jan 2003 |
2016 pullback2016 | -4.31%Jan 2016 | 8mo 28d | 4mo 14d | 1y 1moApr 2015 - Jun 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NDCAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -17.56% | -56.78% | +39.22% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.90% | -9.10% | +5.20% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -5.28% | -18.90% | +13.62% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.56% | -25.43% | +7.87% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -17.56% | -33.92% | +16.36% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.10% | -1.80% | +1.70% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.93% | -10.71% | +8.78% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.88% | 2.03% | -1.15% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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