- ISIN
- US67065Q4001
- Issuer
- Nuveen
- Inception Date
- Nov 28, 1976
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
NUVBX Performance Chart
Nuveen Intermediate Duration Municipal Bond Fund (NUVBX) is up 0.9% since the beginning of the year. NUVBX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NUVBX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,058.
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Returns By Period
Nuveen Intermediate Duration Municipal Bond Fund (NUVBX) has returned 0.91% so far this year and 5.54% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NUVBX has returned 2.27% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Nuveen Intermediate Duration Municipal Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 1.30%
- YTD
- 0.91%
- 6M
- 1.31%
- 1Y
- 5.54%
- 3Y*
- 3.81%
- 5Y*
- 1.13%
- 10Y*
- 2.27%
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%
NUVBX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1980, NUVBX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.30%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 19.3 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 1980 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst month was Aug 1981 at -8.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, NUVBX closed higher 32% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 30, 1980 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst single day was Aug 31, 1981 at -8.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.85% | 1.18% | -2.54% | 0.97% | 0.39% | 0.11% | 0.91% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.73% | 1.02% | -1.37% | -0.41% | 0.05% | 0.85% | -0.18% | 0.64% | 1.90% | 0.97% | 0.29% | 0.29% | 4.83% |
| 2024 | -0.08% | 0.26% | 0.26% | -0.87% | -0.11% | 1.80% | 0.72% | 0.94% | 0.16% | -1.18% | 1.29% | -1.19% | 1.98% |
| 2023 | 2.66% | -2.03% | 1.73% | 0.00% | -0.79% | 0.93% | 0.35% | -1.14% | -2.19% | -1.06% | 5.21% | 2.32% | 5.89% |
| 2022 | -2.32% | -0.57% | -2.61% | -2.36% | 1.09% | -1.84% | 2.40% | -1.63% | -3.55% | -0.59% | 4.04% | -0.01% | -7.92% |
| 2021 | 0.52% | -1.35% | 0.73% | 0.73% | 0.49% | 0.38% | 0.59% | -0.14% | -0.66% | -0.21% | 0.96% | -0.04% | 1.99% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nuveen Intermediate Duration Municipal Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.58%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1980.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (15.58%) than losses (8.55%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 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 0.00 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
- 3.58%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 15.58%
- Downside Capture
- 8.55%
Expense Ratio
NUVBX has an expense ratio of 0.44%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NUVBX ranks 60 for risk / return — better than 60% 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 Intermediate Duration Municipal Bond Fund (NUVBX) 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.
| NUVBX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.31 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.82 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.59 | 1.37 | +0.22 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.95 | 2.78 | -0.84 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.66 | 12.44 | -6.78 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nuveen Intermediate Duration Municipal Bond Fund provided a 3.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.28 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.28 | $0.30 | $0.28 | $0.25 | $0.23 | $0.21 | $0.25 | $0.29 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.28 |
Dividend yield | 3.11% | 3.31% | 3.22% | 2.81% | 2.60% | 2.18% | 2.55% | 3.06% | 3.02% | 2.97% | 3.15% | 2.97% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen Intermediate Duration Municipal Bond 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.10 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.30 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.28 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.25 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.23 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.21 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Nuveen Intermediate Duration Municipal Bond 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 Intermediate Duration Municipal Bond Fund was 31.28%, occurring on Jan 29, 1982. Recovery took 1022 trading sessions.
The current Nuveen Intermediate Duration Municipal Bond Fund drawdown is 1.10%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1982 bear market1982 | -31.28%Jan 1982 | 1y 12mo | 4y 15d | 6y 14dJan 1980 - Feb 1986 |
Black Monday1987 | -15.86%Oct 1987 | 7mo 10d | 2y 9mo | 3y 4moMar 1987 - Jul 1990 |
Bear market2022 | -12.03%Oct 2022 | 1y 3mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 14dJul 2021 - Aug 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -11.18%Mar 2020 | 10d | 8mo 5d | 8mo 15dMar 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -8.50%Dec 2008 | 10mo 27d | 4mo 22d | 1y 3moJan 2008 - May 2009 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NUVBX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.28% | -56.78% | +25.50% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.87% | -9.10% | +6.23% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -4.56% | -18.90% | +14.34% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -12.03% | -25.43% | +13.40% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -12.03% | -33.92% | +21.89% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.10% | -1.80% | +0.70% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.52% | -10.71% | +7.19% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.98% | 2.03% | -1.05% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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