- ISIN
- US63868B6589
- Issuer
- Nationwide
- Inception Date
- Jun 12, 2009
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $50,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
NWKDX Performance Chart
Nationwide Geneva Small Cap Growth Fund (NWKDX) is up 5.0% since the beginning of the year. NWKDX is currently trading at $81 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NWKDX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,057.
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Returns By Period
Nationwide Geneva Small Cap Growth Fund (NWKDX) has returned 4.98% so far this year and 4.32% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NWKDX has returned 9.54% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Nationwide Geneva Small Cap Growth Fund
- 1D
- 1.53%
- 1M
- 4.04%
- YTD
- 4.98%
- 6M
- 2.66%
- 1Y
- 4.32%
- 3Y*
- 5.19%
- 5Y*
- 1.11%
- 10Y*
- 9.54%
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%
NWKDX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 17, 2013, NWKDX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.83%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.0 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -16.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, NWKDX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.31% | 0.53% | -8.11% | 5.60% | 0.26% | 3.90% | 4.98% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.34% | -7.86% | -4.80% | -0.05% | 4.56% | 0.00% | -1.97% | 1.85% | -2.27% | -0.36% | 1.48% | -1.92% | -8.35% |
| 2024 | -2.42% | 5.73% | 2.60% | -6.15% | 5.16% | 0.05% | 7.92% | 0.14% | 0.79% | -2.45% | 10.87% | -7.84% | 13.47% |
| 2023 | 9.99% | -1.76% | 0.20% | -0.10% | -1.41% | 7.23% | 0.48% | -0.78% | -6.03% | -7.21% | 8.07% | 11.30% | 19.56% |
| 2022 | -12.15% | -1.96% | -0.08% | -9.74% | -0.14% | -3.50% | 9.94% | -4.37% | -9.24% | 8.89% | 4.55% | -7.11% | -24.48% |
| 2021 | 1.11% | 2.49% | -0.59% | 4.95% | -2.81% | 2.81% | 1.87% | 1.18% | -4.90% | 5.41% | -3.49% | 4.41% | 12.47% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nationwide Geneva Small Cap Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of -2.78%, beta of 1.01, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 17, 2013.
- This fund participated in 102.46% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 87.53% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -2.78% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.01 and R2 of 0.75, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -2.78%
- Beta
- 1.01
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 87.53%
- Downside Capture
- 102.46%
Expense Ratio
NWKDX has a high expense ratio of 0.94%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NWKDX ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nationwide Geneva Small Cap Growth Fund (NWKDX) 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.
| NWKDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.80 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.29 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.05 | 1.37 | -0.32 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.29 | 2.78 | -2.50 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.77 | 12.44 | -11.67 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nationwide Geneva Small Cap Growth Fund provided a 2.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.02 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.02 | $2.02 | $2.85 | $0.56 | $1.19 | $7.53 | $0.39 | $1.38 | $3.18 | $2.59 | $0.08 | $2.16 |
Dividend yield | 2.50% | 2.62% | 3.31% | 0.71% | 1.80% | 8.46% | 0.45% | 2.12% | 6.11% | 4.65% | 0.16% | 5.02% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nationwide Geneva Small Cap Growth 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 | $2.02 | $2.02 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.85 | $2.85 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.56 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.19 | $1.19 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.53 | $7.53 |
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 Geneva Small Cap Growth 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 Geneva Small Cap Growth Fund was 34.81%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 88 trading sessions.
The current Nationwide Geneva Small Cap Growth Fund drawdown is 12.02%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -34.81%Mar 2020 | 28d | 4mo 9d | 5mo 7dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -32.66%Jun 2022 | 7mo 8d | 2y 4mo | 2y 12moNov 2021 - Nov 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -26.90%Dec 2018 | 3mo 8d | 11mo 8d | 1y 2moSep 2018 - Nov 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -24.68%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | — | 1y 6moNov 2024 - now |
2016 correction2016 | -19.75%Feb 2016 | 6mo 9d | 6mo 14d | 1y 18dAug 2015 - Aug 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NWKDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.81% | -56.78% | +21.97% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.64% | -9.10% | -4.54% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.68% | -18.90% | -5.78% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.66% | -25.43% | -7.23% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.81% | -33.92% | -0.89% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.02% | -1.80% | -10.22% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.82% | -10.71% | +1.89% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.11% | 2.03% | +3.08% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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