- ISIN
- US63868B8239
- Issuer
- Nationwide
- Inception Date
- Sep 4, 1979
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $5,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
NWHLX Performance Chart
Nationwide Bailard International Equities Fund (NWHLX) is up 15.9% since the beginning of the year. NWHLX is currently trading at $13 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NWHLX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,739.
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Returns By Period
Nationwide Bailard International Equities Fund (NWHLX) has returned 15.87% so far this year and 33.32% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NWHLX has returned 9.48% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Nationwide Bailard International Equities Fund
- 1D
- 1.00%
- 1M
- 2.84%
- YTD
- 15.87%
- 6M
- 16.48%
- 1Y
- 33.32%
- 3Y*
- 20.88%
- 5Y*
- 11.70%
- 10Y*
- 9.48%
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%
NWHLX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 17, 2013, NWHLX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +13.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, NWHLX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.11% | 6.00% | -8.61% | 6.72% | 3.98% | 1.58% | 15.87% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.42% | 3.50% | 0.31% | 3.47% | 4.79% | 2.50% | -2.08% | 4.15% | 3.25% | 1.12% | 1.19% | 2.83% | 34.77% |
| 2024 | 0.45% | 3.80% | 3.64% | -2.70% | 5.02% | -1.67% | 2.51% | 3.37% | 0.64% | -4.92% | -0.21% | -2.27% | 7.37% |
| 2023 | 8.37% | -3.06% | 3.67% | 2.07% | -2.87% | 6.29% | 2.82% | -3.42% | -3.09% | -2.81% | 8.54% | 4.51% | 21.75% |
| 2022 | -2.93% | -3.80% | 0.01% | -6.74% | 1.62% | -9.71% | 4.69% | -5.14% | -9.38% | 5.22% | 13.14% | -1.76% | -15.90% |
| 2021 | -0.70% | 2.34% | 2.86% | 2.22% | 3.59% | -0.95% | 0.21% | 1.49% | -3.95% | 2.84% | -4.47% | 4.64% | 10.12% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nationwide Bailard International Equities Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.88%, beta of 0.75, and R2 of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 17, 2013.
- This fund participated in 87.78% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 72.94% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.88%
- Beta
- 0.75
- R²
- 0.66
- Upside Capture
- 72.94%
- Downside Capture
- 87.78%
Expense Ratio
NWHLX has a high expense ratio of 0.93%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NWHLX ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% 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 Nationwide Bailard International Equities Fund (NWHLX) 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.
| NWHLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.14 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.24 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.37 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.95 | 2.78 | +0.16 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.03 | 12.44 | -1.41 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nationwide Bailard International Equities Fund provided a 7.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.95 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 | $0.95 | $0.93 | $0.35 | $0.25 | $0.22 | $0.26 | $0.12 | $0.22 | $0.38 | $0.18 | $0.16 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 7.26% | 8.12% | 3.80% | 2.75% | 2.91% | 2.77% | 1.43% | 2.71% | 5.62% | 2.05% | 2.14% | 2.81% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nationwide Bailard International Equities 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 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.16 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.93 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.35 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.25 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.22 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.26 |
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 Nationwide Bailard International Equities 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 Nationwide Bailard International Equities Fund was 38.83%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 203 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -38.83%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 9mo 24d | 2y 11moJan 2018 - Jan 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -30.48%Sep 2022 | 1y 19d | 1y 4mo | 2y 4moSep 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2016 correction2016 | -19.71%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moMay 2015 - May 2017 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.74%Apr 2025 | 18d | 25d | 1mo 13dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2014 correction2014 | -12.98%Oct 2014 | 3mo 11d | 5mo 25d | 9mo 6dJul 2014 - Apr 2015 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NWHLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -38.83% | -56.78% | +17.95% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.02% | -9.10% | -1.92% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.74% | -18.90% | +5.16% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.48% | -25.43% | -5.05% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.83% | -33.92% | -4.91% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.91% | -10.71% | +2.80% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.94% | 2.03% | +0.91% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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