- ISIN
- US63868B7652
- Issuer
- Nationwide
- Inception Date
- May 29, 2001
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Min. Investment
- $5,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
NWHQX Performance Chart
Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science Fund (NWHQX) is up 22.3% since the beginning of the year. NWHQX is currently trading at $39 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NWHQX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,046.
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Returns By Period
Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science Fund (NWHQX) has returned 22.33% so far this year and 38.91% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, NWHQX has achieved an annualized return of 21.57%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science Fund
- 1D
- 3.24%
- 1M
- 6.66%
- YTD
- 22.33%
- 6M
- 21.33%
- 1Y
- 38.91%
- 3Y*
- 28.80%
- 5Y*
- 15.39%
- 10Y*
- 21.57%
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%
NWHQX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 17, 2013, NWHQX's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.64%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +16.8%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -14.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, NWHQX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +13.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.88% | -4.95% | -5.97% | 16.29% | 16.79% | 1.67% | 22.33% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.35% | -4.45% | -9.67% | 1.64% | 10.03% | 9.08% | 1.47% | 0.47% | 7.05% | 3.57% | -6.39% | 1.02% | 18.58% |
| 2024 | 4.54% | 8.72% | 1.67% | -4.90% | 5.93% | 8.06% | -4.11% | 1.17% | 1.37% | -0.72% | 5.88% | -2.93% | 26.23% |
| 2023 | 11.21% | 0.41% | 8.76% | -1.04% | 9.75% | 6.72% | 5.32% | -2.51% | -5.70% | -1.64% | 14.80% | 6.33% | 63.66% |
| 2022 | -10.42% | -6.12% | 2.42% | -14.19% | -0.74% | -9.81% | 11.90% | -5.80% | -11.42% | 3.03% | 6.28% | -7.21% | -37.23% |
| 2021 | -0.29% | 4.17% | -0.97% | 4.99% | -1.08% | 6.05% | 1.52% | 3.59% | -6.41% | 6.41% | 0.19% | 0.29% | 19.21% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.27%, beta of 1.25, and R2 of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 17, 2013.
- This fund captured 136.61% of S&P 500 Index gains and 107.61% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 4.27% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 4.27%
- Beta
- 1.25
- R²
- 0.81
- Upside Capture
- 136.61%
- Downside Capture
- 107.61%
Expense Ratio
NWHQX has an expense ratio of 0.92%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NWHQX ranks 29 for risk / return — below 29% 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 Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science Fund (NWHQX) 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.
| NWHQX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.43 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.64 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.37 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.77 | 2.78 | -1.02 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.21 | 12.44 | -7.23 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science Fund provided a 9.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.72 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.72 | $3.72 | $3.88 | $1.74 | $1.98 | $5.43 | $3.55 | $1.68 | $3.07 | $2.20 | $1.31 | $1.42 |
Dividend yield | 9.57% | 11.71% | 12.90% | 6.49% | 11.34% | 17.51% | 11.54% | 7.38% | 17.44% | 10.29% | 7.72% | 8.63% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.72 | $3.72 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.88 | $3.88 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.74 | $1.74 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.98 | $1.98 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.43 | $5.43 |
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 Technology and Science 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 Technology and Science Fund was 42.61%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 313 trading sessions.
The current Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science Fund drawdown is 2.16%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -42.61%Oct 2022 | 10mo 26d | 1y 3mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.43%Mar 2020 | 25d | 2mo 18d | 3mo 13dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -26.48%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 2mo 19d | 4mo 7dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -25.73%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 4mo | 7mo 26dAug 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2026 bear market2026 | -21.34%Mar 2026 | 5mo 2d | 1mo 7d | 6mo 9dOct 2025 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NWHQX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -42.61% | -56.78% | +14.17% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -21.34% | -9.10% | -12.24% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.48% | -18.90% | -7.58% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -42.61% | -25.43% | -17.18% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.61% | -33.92% | -8.69% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.16% | -1.80% | -0.36% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.10% | -10.71% | +3.61% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.22% | 2.03% | +5.19% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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