- ISIN
- US6707254495
- Issuer
- Nuveen
- Inception Date
- Jun 10, 2012
- Category
- Global 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
NUGIX Performance Chart
Nuveen Global Dividend Growth Fund (NUGIX) is up 3.6% since the beginning of the year. NUGIX is currently trading at $36 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NUGIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,500.
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Returns By Period
Nuveen Global Dividend Growth Fund (NUGIX) has returned 3.56% so far this year and 12.34% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NUGIX has returned 9.86% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
Nuveen Global Dividend Growth Fund
- 1D
- -0.45%
- 1M
- -0.31%
- YTD
- 3.56%
- 6M
- 3.39%
- 1Y
- 12.34%
- 3Y*
- 12.98%
- 5Y*
- 8.44%
- 10Y*
- 9.86%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
NUGIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 11, 2012, NUGIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.82%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.1 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, NUGIX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.61% | 3.64% | -6.38% | 4.51% | 2.43% | -0.89% | 3.56% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.11% | -1.01% | -3.78% | 0.47% | 4.49% | 2.45% | -0.78% | 3.08% | 1.61% | 0.24% | 1.07% | 0.50% | 11.76% |
| 2024 | 1.27% | 2.85% | 2.20% | -3.72% | 3.62% | 2.12% | 3.59% | 3.91% | 1.61% | -2.57% | 2.01% | -2.16% | 15.34% |
| 2023 | 3.75% | -2.60% | 2.38% | 3.02% | -2.54% | 4.66% | 2.01% | -2.48% | -4.20% | -2.09% | 7.66% | 4.82% | 14.49% |
| 2022 | -2.45% | -2.61% | 2.03% | -5.77% | 2.13% | -7.50% | 6.02% | -4.61% | -9.16% | 7.97% | 8.60% | -3.03% | -9.86% |
| 2021 | -1.92% | 2.06% | 5.19% | 3.24% | 2.20% | -0.34% | 0.89% | 1.91% | -3.83% | 5.54% | -2.71% | 6.73% | 19.98% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nuveen Global Dividend Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.14%, beta of 0.82, and R2 of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 11, 2012.
- This fund participated in 92.99% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 80.14% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -1.14%
- Beta
- 0.82
- R²
- 0.89
- Upside Capture
- 80.14%
- Downside Capture
- 92.99%
Expense Ratio
NUGIX has an expense ratio of 0.89%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NUGIX 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 Global Dividend Growth Fund (NUGIX) 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.
| NUGIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.57 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.70 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.32 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.54 | 2.46 | -0.92 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.48 | 10.92 | -5.44 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nuveen Global Dividend Growth Fund provided a 11.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.02 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 | $4.02 | $4.04 | $2.70 | $0.49 | $1.22 | $2.54 | $0.55 | $1.10 | $1.18 | $4.28 | $0.53 | $0.49 |
Dividend yield | 11.30% | 11.74% | 7.84% | 1.53% | 4.27% | 7.70% | 1.86% | 3.76% | 4.98% | 15.70% | 2.02% | 1.95% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen Global 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 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.62 | $4.04 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.29 | $2.70 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.49 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $1.22 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.10 | $2.54 |
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 Global 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 Global Dividend Growth Fund was 33.65%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 187 trading sessions.
The current Nuveen Global Dividend Growth Fund drawdown is 1.47%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -33.65%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 8mo 28d | 10mo 7dFeb 2020 - Dec 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -21.20%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -17.72%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 6mo 9d | 1y 5moJan 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -16.29%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 6mo 28d | 1y 3moMay 2015 - Sep 2016 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.32%Apr 2025 | 1mo 23d | 1mo 29d | 3mo 22dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NUGIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.65% | -56.78% | +23.13% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.59% | -9.10% | +0.51% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.32% | -18.90% | +3.58% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.20% | -25.43% | +4.23% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.65% | -33.92% | +0.27% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.47% | -3.21% | +1.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.55% | -10.71% | +7.16% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.40% | 2.04% | +0.36% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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