- ISIN
- US6706631032
- CUSIP
- 670663103
- Issuer
- Nuveen
- Inception Date
- Apr 18, 2019
- Category
- High Yield Muni
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
NMCO Performance Chart
Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund (NMCO) is up 8.8% since the beginning of the year. NMCO is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NMCO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $964.
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Returns By Period
Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund (NMCO) has returned 8.79% so far this year and 11.23% over the past 12 months.
Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund
- 1D
- -0.19%
- 1M
- 1.59%
- YTD
- 8.79%
- 6M
- 8.05%
- 1Y
- 11.23%
- 3Y*
- 6.20%
- 5Y*
- -0.73%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
NMCO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 17, 2019, NMCO's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.26%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 22.2 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +15.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -16.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, NMCO closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +19.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 23, 2020 at -13.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.08% | 2.71% | -2.31% | 1.88% | 1.76% | -0.48% | 8.79% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.44% | 2.72% | -4.21% | -3.45% | 3.41% | 2.46% | -5.82% | 3.67% | 5.70% | 1.28% | -1.95% | -3.32% | 4.18% |
| 2024 | 2.77% | 3.11% | 1.43% | -3.60% | 3.84% | 5.91% | 1.71% | 3.22% | 2.59% | -4.32% | 2.61% | -5.69% | 13.64% |
| 2023 | 9.68% | -6.93% | 3.10% | -2.37% | 0.91% | -2.43% | 6.12% | -3.25% | -11.59% | -10.11% | 15.09% | 0.85% | -4.19% |
| 2022 | -5.75% | -2.57% | -4.90% | -5.47% | 6.05% | -8.21% | 10.08% | -3.36% | -16.55% | -2.47% | 15.03% | -7.12% | -25.66% |
| 2021 | 8.52% | -0.57% | 1.67% | 5.87% | 1.23% | 3.91% | 2.80% | -0.44% | -3.19% | -0.06% | 3.67% | 1.24% | 26.98% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund has an annualized alpha of -2.68%, beta of 0.36, and R2 of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 17, 2019.
- This fund participated in 100.98% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 54.70% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.36 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.14 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 0.14 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
- -2.68%
- Beta
- 0.36
- R²
- 0.14
- Upside Capture
- 54.70%
- Downside Capture
- 100.98%
Expense Ratio
NMCO has an expense ratio of 0.04%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NMCO ranks 21 for risk / return — below 21% 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 Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund (NMCO) 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.
| NMCO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.76 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.92 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.37 | -0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.56 | 2.78 | -1.23 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.19 | 12.44 | -8.25 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund provided a 7.68% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.82 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.82 | $0.82 | $0.72 | $0.59 | $0.73 | $0.74 | $0.72 | $0.13 |
Dividend yield | 7.68% | 8.04% | 6.79% | 5.96% | 6.65% | 4.75% | 5.57% | 0.83% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities 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 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.41 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.82 |
| 2024 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.72 |
| 2023 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.59 |
| 2022 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.73 |
| 2021 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.74 |
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 Municipal Credit Opportunities 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 Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund was 42.03%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 281 trading sessions.
The current Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund drawdown is 9.51%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -42.03%Mar 2020 | 19d | 1y 1mo | 1y 2moMar 2020 - May 2021 |
2023 bear market2023 | -39.82%Oct 2023 | 1y 10mo | — | 4y 6moDec 2021 - now |
2021 pullback2021 | -6.24%Oct 2021 | 3mo 16d | 1mo 13d | 4mo 29dJul 2021 - Dec 2021 |
2019 pullback2019 | -6.06%Oct 2019 | 14d | 2mo 14d | 2mo 28dOct 2019 - Jan 2020 |
COVID crash2020 | -3.10%Feb 2020 | 1mo 21d | 5d | 1mo 26dJan 2020 - Mar 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NMCO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -42.03% | -56.78% | +14.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.24% | -9.10% | +1.86% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.35% | -18.90% | -5.45% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -39.82% | -25.43% | -14.39% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.51% | -1.80% | -7.71% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.99% | -10.71% | -5.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.69% | 2.03% | +0.66% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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