Nationwide Destination 2045 Fund (NWNSX) belongs to the Target Retirement Date category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with NWNSX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to NWNSX
NWNSX charges 0.38% annually. There are 301 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal LifeTime 2040 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2001 | NWNSX vs PTDIX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2045 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2008 | NWNSX vs LTRIX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2030 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2001 | NWNSX vs PMTIX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2060 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2013 | NWNSX vs PLTZX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2035 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2008 | NWNSX vs LTIUX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NWNSX
NWNSX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 60. There are 428 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 86.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Retirement Advantage Maturity Fund | 86 | — | Dec 2019 | NWNSX vs PADLX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2020 Fund | 86 | — | Dec 2007 | NWNSX vs FIRVX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | 86 | — | Aug 2019 | NWNSX vs FRKMX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | 86 | — | Aug 2019 | NWNSX vs FRHMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 85 | — | Aug 2007 | NWNSX vs FRAMX |
Top Performing NWNSX Alternatives (YTD)
NWNSX is at 10.68% YTD. There are 256 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 15,640,638.04%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | 15,640,638.04% | — | Aug 2019 | NWNSX vs FRKMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 1,644,791.35% | — | Aug 2007 | NWNSX vs FRAMX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | 1,464,383.96% | — | Aug 2019 | NWNSX vs FRHMX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2020 Fund | 1,440,933.92% | — | Dec 2007 | NWNSX vs FIRVX | |
| Fidelity Flex Freedom Blend 2060 Fund | 14.17% | — | Jun 2017 | NWNSX vs FWLSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NWNSX
NWNSX has 11.63% 1-year volatility. There are 391 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.50%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | 3.50% | — | Nov 2015 | NWNSX vs TDIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Clas... | 4.32% | — | Aug 2007 | NWNSX vs FRQIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 4.32% | — | Aug 2007 | NWNSX vs FRIMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Clas... | 4.33% | — | Aug 2007 | NWNSX vs FRQAX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Investor Class | 4.35% | — | Oct 2009 | NWNSX vs FIKFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NWNSX
NWNSX has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.42%. There are 391 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.61%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | -2.61% | — | Nov 2015 | NWNSX vs TDIFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Investor Class | -3.32% | — | Oct 2009 | NWNSX vs FIKFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Institutional P... | -3.33% | — | Oct 2009 | NWNSX vs FFGZX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Class K6 | -3.41% | — | Aug 2019 | NWNSX vs FRQHX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | -3.42% | — | Aug 2019 | NWNSX vs FRHMX |
Other Mutual Funds from Nationwide
The 10 most viewed Nationwide mutual funds shown here include NWXHX, GRISX, NWJCX and span 8 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 99 | 2.57% | — | Nov 2015 | NWNSX vs NWXHX | |
| Nationwide S&P 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 63 | 11.15% | — | Nov 1998 | NWNSX vs GRISX | |
| Nationwide NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index Fund | Technology Equities | 75 | 25.94% | — | Jun 1996 | NWNSX vs NWJCX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | Multisector Bonds | 99 | 2.53% | — | Nov 2015 | NWNSX vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 7 | 5.60% | — | Jan 2021 | NWNSX vs NWAUX | |
| Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science Fund | Technology Equities | 27 | 21.38% | — | May 2001 | NWNSX vs NWHQX | |
| Nationwide International Index Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 34 | 9.90% | — | Dec 1999 | NWNSX vs GIIAX | |
| Nationwide Small Cap Index Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 20.34% | — | Dec 1999 | NWNSX vs GMRAX | |
| Nationwide Geneva Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 1 | -2.15% | — | Jan 1999 | NWNSX vs NWHVX | |
| Nationwide Mid Cap Market Index Fund | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 38 | 14.87% | — | Dec 1999 | NWNSX vs GMXAX |
Often Compared With NWNSX
Investors most often compare NWNSX with SSFNX, FCQTX, FFSDX. These 20 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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