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ISIN
US6706945070
CUSIP
670694507
Issuer
Nuveen
Inception Date
Apr 8, 1987
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond

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Performance

NUV Performance Chart

Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc. (NUV) is up 2.4% since the beginning of the year. NUV is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NUV shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $969.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc. (NUV) has returned 2.35% so far this year and 11.28% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NUV has returned 2.49% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.


Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc.

1D
0.44%
1M
-0.08%
YTD
2.35%
6M
2.72%
1Y
11.28%
3Y*
5.40%
5Y*
-0.62%
10Y*
2.49%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
0.13%
1M
5.25%
YTD
11.16%
6M
11.43%
1Y
28.20%
3Y*
21.12%
5Y*
12.66%
10Y*
13.75%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

NUV Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 17, 1987, NUV's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.32%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 18.1 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Jan 1988 with a return of +13.7%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -10.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, NUV closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 4, 1988 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst single day was Oct 19, 1987 at -8.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.24%1.12%-2.04%2.14%0.25%-0.33%2.35%
20252.83%1.51%-1.09%-0.77%-0.89%1.90%-1.24%1.90%3.83%0.58%1.36%0.03%10.27%
20242.79%-1.04%0.56%-2.42%0.34%2.24%1.84%0.79%2.85%-0.88%1.36%-4.20%4.04%
20236.26%-1.89%-0.80%0.20%0.78%-1.27%0.78%-2.77%-2.15%-2.93%6.25%2.00%3.99%
2022-3.88%-0.42%-2.75%-3.78%2.06%-4.18%4.46%-3.90%-4.75%-0.98%5.26%-1.51%-14.03%
20212.09%-2.93%2.11%1.44%1.97%0.88%2.24%0.32%-3.59%-0.73%-6.45%-0.50%-3.51%

Benchmark Metrics

Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc. has an annualized alpha of 2.99%, beta of 0.14, and R2 of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 18, 1987.

  • This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (16.38%) than losses (9.15%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.14 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.04 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 0.04 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
2.99%
Beta
0.14
0.04
Upside Capture
16.38%
Downside Capture
9.15%

Expense Ratio

NUV has an expense ratio of 0.52%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NUV ranks 41 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


NUV Risk / Return Rank: 4141
Overall Rank
NUV Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3232
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NUV Sortino Ratio Rank: 3333
Sortino Ratio Rank
NUV Omega Ratio Rank: 3232
Omega Ratio Rank
NUV Calmar Ratio Rank: 5050
Calmar Ratio Rank
NUV Martin Ratio Rank: 5858
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc. (NUV) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.


NUVBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.63

2.39

-0.76

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.40

3.25

-0.86

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.30

1.43

-0.13

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.70

3.11

-0.41

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

11.56

14.38

-2.82

Dividends

Dividend History

Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc. provided a 4.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.39 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


3.40%3.60%3.80%4.00%4.20%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.4020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.39$0.39$0.36$0.34$0.34$0.35$0.37$0.37$0.37$0.40$0.39$0.40

Dividend yield

4.28%4.30%4.16%3.94%3.91%3.41%3.35%3.48%4.01%3.99%4.10%3.95%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.16
2025$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.39
2024$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.36
2023$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.34
2022$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.34
2021$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.35

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 Value Fund Inc.. 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 Value Fund Inc. was 35.42%, occurring on Jan 14, 2000. Recovery took 1259 trading sessions.

The current Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc. drawdown is 7.35%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

2000 bear market2000
-35.42%Jan 2000
6y 10mo5y 8d
11y 11moFeb 1993 - Jan 2005
2023 bear market2023
-28.29%Oct 2023
2y 2mo
4y 9moAug 2021 - now
COVID crash2020
-23.01%Mar 2020
26d7mo 1d
7mo 27dFeb 2020 - Oct 2020
Black Monday1987
-20.95%Oct 1987
2mo 9d1y 15d
1y 2moAug 1987 - Nov 1988
Financial crisis2007–2009
-20.58%Dec 2008
6mo 26d9mo 1d
1y 3moMay 2008 - Sep 2009

Drawdown Indicators


NUVBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-35.42%

-56.78%

+21.36%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-4.20%

-9.10%

+4.90%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-9.38%

-18.90%

+9.52%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-28.29%

-25.43%

-2.86%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-28.29%

-33.92%

+5.63%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-7.35%

0.00%

-7.35%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-8.99%

-10.72%

+1.73%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

0.98%

1.97%

-0.99%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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