- ISIN
- US67064Y7278
- Issuer
- Nuveen
- Inception Date
- Dec 8, 2004
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
NSCRX Performance Chart
Nuveen Small-Cap Value Opportunities Fund (NSCRX) is up 20.2% since the beginning of the year. NSCRX is currently trading at $61 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NSCRX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,773.
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Returns By Period
Nuveen Small-Cap Value Opportunities Fund (NSCRX) has returned 20.24% so far this year and 36.42% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NSCRX has returned 11.25% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Nuveen Small-Cap Value Opportunities Fund
- 1D
- 1.66%
- 1M
- 0.81%
- YTD
- 20.24%
- 6M
- 17.94%
- 1Y
- 36.42%
- 3Y*
- 20.20%
- 5Y*
- 12.13%
- 10Y*
- 11.25%
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%
NSCRX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 8, 2004, NSCRX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +17.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -31.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, NSCRX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 16, 2024 with a return of +20.8%, while the worst single day was Dec 17, 2024 at -18.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.82% | 1.68% | -4.27% | 13.39% | 2.15% | 0.78% | 20.24% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.66% | -1.71% | -5.91% | -3.42% | 3.95% | 3.33% | -0.90% | 8.23% | 0.13% | 0.07% | 2.32% | 0.07% | 7.33% |
| 2024 | -2.38% | 2.84% | 6.94% | -5.89% | 6.66% | -1.30% | 8.83% | 1.35% | 0.97% | -1.18% | 11.20% | -7.64% | 20.22% |
| 2023 | 6.14% | 1.56% | -5.35% | -2.74% | -0.40% | 5.79% | 5.41% | -3.11% | -3.93% | -2.11% | 8.01% | 7.55% | 16.67% |
| 2022 | -4.13% | 1.95% | 0.68% | -8.24% | 3.00% | -9.64% | 8.74% | -2.07% | -7.58% | 13.48% | 4.59% | -3.49% | -5.26% |
| 2021 | 3.55% | 12.82% | 2.92% | 4.44% | 1.11% | -0.38% | -3.14% | 0.90% | -2.04% | 4.45% | -4.61% | 5.17% | 26.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nuveen Small-Cap Value Opportunities Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.46%, beta of 1.10, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 08, 2004.
- This fund captured 113.69% of S&P 500 Index gains and 111.85% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.10 and R2 of 0.72, 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
- 0.46%
- Beta
- 1.10
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 113.69%
- Downside Capture
- 111.85%
Expense Ratio
NSCRX has a high expense ratio of 0.94%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NSCRX ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nuveen Small-Cap Value Opportunities Fund (NSCRX) 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.
| NSCRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.01 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.10 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.37 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.19 | 2.78 | +1.41 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.16 | 12.44 | +1.72 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nuveen Small-Cap Value Opportunities Fund provided a 7.56% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.59 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.59 | $4.59 | $12.96 | $0.45 | $2.84 | $5.75 | $0.36 | $2.85 | $5.26 | $2.11 | $1.36 | $0.06 |
Dividend yield | 7.56% | 9.09% | 25.26% | 0.85% | 6.20% | 11.20% | 0.80% | 6.29% | 13.66% | 3.93% | 2.71% | 0.15% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen Small-Cap Value 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.59 | $4.59 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $12.96 | $12.96 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.45 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.84 | $2.84 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.75 | $5.75 |
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 Small-Cap Value 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 Small-Cap Value Opportunities Fund was 70.39%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 964 trading sessions.
The current Nuveen Small-Cap Value Opportunities Fund drawdown is 1.03%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -70.39%Mar 2009 | 1y 8mo | 3y 10mo | 5y 5moJul 2007 - Jan 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -47.18%Mar 2020 | 1y 9mo | 9mo 24d | 2y 7moJun 2018 - Jan 2021 |
2025 selloff2025 | -34.58%Apr 2025 | 3mo 22d | 1y 1mo | 1y 4moDec 2024 - May 2026 |
Bear market2022 | -21.94%Jun 2022 | 7mo 10d | 1y 5mo | 2y 23dNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2016 bear market2016 | -20.21%Feb 2016 | 10mo 1d | 5mo 26d | 1y 3moApr 2015 - Aug 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NSCRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -70.39% | -56.78% | -13.61% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.70% | -9.10% | +0.40% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -34.58% | -18.90% | -15.68% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -34.58% | -25.43% | -9.15% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -47.18% | -33.92% | -13.26% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.03% | -1.80% | +0.77% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.48% | -10.71% | -1.77% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.56% | 2.03% | +0.53% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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