- ISIN
- US6706945070
- CUSIP
- 670694507
- Issuer
- Nuveen
- Inception Date
- Apr 8, 1987
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- 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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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%
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.24% | 1.12% | -2.04% | 2.14% | 0.25% | -0.33% | 2.35% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.83% | 1.51% | -1.09% | -0.77% | -0.89% | 1.90% | -1.24% | 1.90% | 3.83% | 0.58% | 1.36% | 0.03% | 10.27% |
| 2024 | 2.79% | -1.04% | 0.56% | -2.42% | 0.34% | 2.24% | 1.84% | 0.79% | 2.85% | -0.88% | 1.36% | -4.20% | 4.04% |
| 2023 | 6.26% | -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% |
| 2021 | 2.09% | -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
- R²
- 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.
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.
| NUV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.63 | 2.39 | -0.76 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.40 | 3.25 | -0.86 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.43 | -0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.70 | 3.11 | -0.41 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.56 | 14.38 | -2.82 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 10mo | 5y 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 | 26d | 7mo 1d | 7mo 27dFeb 2020 - Oct 2020 |
Black Monday1987 | -20.95%Oct 1987 | 2mo 9d | 1y 15d | 1y 2moAug 1987 - Nov 1988 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -20.58%Dec 2008 | 6mo 26d | 9mo 1d | 1y 3moMay 2008 - Sep 2009 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NUV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest 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 DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.35% | 0.00% | -7.35% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.99% | -10.72% | +1.73% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.98% | 1.97% | -0.99% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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