- ISIN
- US67065W6396
- Issuer
- Nuveen
- Inception Date
- Mar 28, 2006
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
NSBRX Performance Chart
Nuveen Dividend Growth Fund (NSBRX) is up 2.0% since the beginning of the year. NSBRX is currently trading at $61 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NSBRX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,596.
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Returns By Period
Nuveen Dividend Growth Fund (NSBRX) has returned 2.04% so far this year and 10.34% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NSBRX has returned 12.67% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Nuveen Dividend Growth Fund
- 1D
- 0.28%
- 1M
- -0.08%
- YTD
- 2.04%
- 6M
- 2.02%
- 1Y
- 10.34%
- 3Y*
- 12.85%
- 5Y*
- 9.80%
- 10Y*
- 12.67%
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%
NSBRX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 29, 2006, NSBRX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.91%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +10.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -12.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, NSBRX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.67% | 1.77% | -5.39% | 5.18% | 0.29% | -1.18% | 2.04% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.51% | -0.16% | -3.87% | -0.98% | 4.25% | 3.16% | 0.36% | 2.54% | 1.92% | -0.27% | 1.10% | -0.70% | 10.03% |
| 2024 | 0.43% | 3.56% | 1.66% | -3.75% | 3.75% | 2.83% | 3.76% | 3.72% | 1.77% | -1.97% | 4.23% | -3.26% | 17.56% |
| 2023 | 1.68% | -1.99% | 1.97% | 2.16% | -1.67% | 5.08% | 2.75% | -1.98% | -4.17% | -1.64% | 8.40% | 4.25% | 15.08% |
| 2022 | -3.85% | -3.24% | 3.39% | -5.97% | 1.07% | -7.51% | 7.18% | -3.05% | -8.47% | 10.01% | 6.25% | -3.86% | -9.63% |
| 2021 | -2.55% | 2.48% | 6.41% | 3.92% | 1.28% | 0.24% | 2.56% | 2.01% | -4.67% | 6.95% | -1.45% | 7.89% | 27.17% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nuveen Dividend Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.23%, beta of 0.88, and R2 of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 29, 2006.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (92.12%) than losses (85.39%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.23% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.88 and R2 of 0.94, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.23%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.94
- Upside Capture
- 92.12%
- Downside Capture
- 85.39%
Expense Ratio
NSBRX has an expense ratio of 0.67%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NSBRX ranks 16 for risk / return — in the bottom 16% 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 Dividend Growth Fund (NSBRX) 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.
| NSBRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.98 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.25 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.37 | -0.18 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.34 | 2.78 | -1.44 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.72 | 12.44 | -7.72 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nuveen Dividend Growth Fund provided a 11.84% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $7.25 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $7.25 | $5.71 | $4.18 | $1.67 | $1.78 | $2.10 | $2.19 | $7.00 | $2.60 | $1.88 | $0.63 | $2.04 |
Dividend yield | 11.84% | 9.26% | 6.82% | 3.01% | 3.58% | 3.67% | 4.68% | 15.68% | 7.04% | 4.57% | 1.75% | 6.24% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen Dividend Growth 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 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $1.53 | $0.00 | $1.71 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.17 | $5.71 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.65 | $4.18 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.13 | $1.67 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.32 | $1.78 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $1.40 | $0.13 | $2.10 |
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 Dividend Growth 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 Dividend Growth Fund was 45.14%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 470 trading sessions.
The current Nuveen Dividend Growth Fund drawdown is 1.82%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -45.14%Mar 2009 | 1y 2mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 1moDec 2007 - Jan 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -33.69%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 5mo 13d | 6mo 17dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -19.79%Sep 2022 | 9mo 4d | 9mo 28d | 1y 6moDec 2021 - Jul 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -17.61%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 4mo | 7mo 1dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2011 correction2011 | -16.62%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 3mo 24d | 6mo 21dJul 2011 - Jan 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NSBRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -45.14% | -56.78% | +11.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.80% | -9.10% | +1.30% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.89% | -18.90% | +4.01% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.79% | -25.43% | +5.64% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.69% | -33.92% | +0.23% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.82% | -1.80% | -0.02% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.25% | -10.71% | +5.46% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.21% | 2.03% | +0.18% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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