Nicholas Equity Income Fund (NSEIX)
To achieve moderate long-term growth, the fund seeks a five-year return which approximates three-fourths of the average total return achieved over a five-year period on the S&P 500 Index. It invests in a diversified portfolio of income-producing equity securities (including common stocks, preferred stocks and convertible securities) and corporate and government fixed income investments (including notes, bonds and debentures). The fund invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US6537341033 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 653734103 |
| Issuer | Nicholas |
| Inception Date | Nov 23, 1993 |
| Category | Large Cap Value Equities |
| Min. Investment | $500 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Value |
Expense Ratio
NSEIX features an expense ratio of 0.70%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Nicholas Equity Income Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Nicholas Equity Income Fund had a return of 12.71% year-to-date (YTD) and 19.47% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Nicholas Equity Income Fund had an annualized return of 9.18%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.88%, indicating that Nicholas Equity Income Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 12.71% | 18.13% |
| 1 month | 3.07% | 1.45% |
| 6 months | 7.67% | 8.81% |
| 1 year | 19.47% | 26.52% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 10.28% | 13.43% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 9.18% | 10.88% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of NSEIX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.49% | 2.38% | 4.03% | -3.87% | 2.65% | -0.09% | 3.26% | 3.19% | 12.71% | ||||
| 2023 | 2.72% | -2.55% | -0.30% | 0.76% | -3.71% | 5.77% | 2.98% | -2.87% | -4.16% | -2.07% | 7.02% | 4.84% | 7.87% |
| 2022 | -2.57% | -1.66% | 1.36% | -4.50% | 1.37% | -7.61% | 5.37% | -2.87% | -7.67% | 9.26% | 6.55% | -2.57% | -6.90% |
| 2021 | -0.90% | 3.80% | 6.05% | 4.23% | 2.39% | -0.68% | 0.64% | 2.26% | -4.38% | 5.70% | -2.40% | 6.28% | 24.76% |
| 2020 | -2.02% | -8.09% | -12.89% | 11.03% | 3.76% | 0.58% | 3.56% | 3.40% | -2.21% | -0.96% | 11.69% | 3.27% | 8.74% |
| 2019 | 7.25% | 2.66% | 1.83% | 3.39% | -4.22% | 6.34% | 2.04% | -1.07% | 2.91% | 0.51% | 2.68% | 2.92% | 30.29% |
| 2018 | 4.36% | -4.17% | -0.77% | -0.59% | 2.42% | 1.63% | 3.95% | 2.15% | -0.28% | -6.25% | 3.10% | -9.10% | -4.48% |
| 2017 | 2.24% | 3.18% | -0.19% | 0.19% | -1.09% | 0.94% | 0.54% | -0.86% | 2.13% | 1.21% | 2.45% | 1.10% | 12.42% |
| 2016 | -5.12% | 1.74% | 6.27% | 1.13% | 2.15% | 0.32% | 3.08% | 0.11% | 0.41% | -3.86% | 4.38% | 1.88% | 12.61% |
| 2015 | -2.03% | 5.96% | 0.10% | -0.52% | 0.42% | -1.72% | 0.85% | -7.27% | -3.49% | 7.65% | -0.10% | -2.77% | -3.73% |
| 2014 | -5.13% | 4.12% | 1.13% | 1.32% | 1.94% | 2.94% | -2.80% | 2.74% | -2.67% | 2.55% | 2.29% | 0.45% | 8.77% |
| 2013 | 5.71% | 2.28% | 5.16% | 1.39% | 0.06% | -0.22% | 4.41% | -2.35% | 5.12% | 3.82% | 1.45% | 2.34% | 32.96% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of NSEIX is 59, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nicholas Equity Income Fund (NSEIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Nicholas Equity Income Fund granted a 3.53% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.79 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.79 | $0.88 | $0.78 | $2.56 | $0.98 | $2.52 | $2.95 | $1.41 | $0.76 | $1.32 | $1.18 | $1.21 |
Dividend yield | 3.53% | 4.28% | 3.92% | 11.53% | 4.90% | 13.05% | 17.55% | 6.83% | 3.85% | 7.26% | 5.82% | 6.16% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nicholas Equity Income 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.56 | |||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.88 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.78 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $2.56 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.98 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $1.63 | $2.52 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $1.57 | $2.95 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.92 | $1.41 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.76 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $1.32 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $1.18 |
| 2013 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.80 | $1.21 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Nicholas Equity Income 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 Nicholas Equity Income Fund was 48.11%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 262 trading sessions.
The current Nicholas Equity Income Fund drawdown is 0.18%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -48.11% | Oct 10, 2007 | 354 | Mar 9, 2009 | 262 | Mar 23, 2010 | 616 |
| -33.47% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 161 | Nov 9, 2020 | 188 |
| -31.99% | Apr 17, 2002 | 227 | Mar 12, 2003 | 247 | Mar 5, 2004 | 474 |
| -22.79% | Apr 16, 1998 | 492 | Mar 7, 2000 | 490 | Feb 25, 2002 | 982 |
| -19.43% | Jul 8, 2011 | 22 | Aug 8, 2011 | 150 | Mar 13, 2012 | 172 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Nicholas Equity Income Fund volatility is 2.55%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.