- ISIN
- US63868C4419
- Issuer
- Nationwide
- Inception Date
- Dec 28, 2016
- Category
- Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $50,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
NWXVX Performance Chart
Nationwide International Small Cap Fund (NWXVX) is up 11.5% since the beginning of the year. NWXVX is currently trading at $12 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NWXVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,384.
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Returns By Period
Nationwide International Small Cap Fund (NWXVX) has returned 11.52% so far this year and 28.59% over the past 12 months.
Nationwide International Small Cap Fund
- 1D
- 0.41%
- 1M
- 0.32%
- YTD
- 11.52%
- 6M
- 11.62%
- 1Y
- 28.59%
- 3Y*
- 17.41%
- 5Y*
- 6.72%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
NWXVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2017, NWXVX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.3 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -17.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, NWXVX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.0%, 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 | 6.72% | 5.61% | -9.90% | 8.85% | 2.30% | -1.37% | 11.52% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.88% | 0.86% | 0.21% | 5.33% | 7.29% | 5.46% | -1.79% | 4.75% | 4.27% | -0.50% | 1.93% | 1.81% | 37.27% |
| 2024 | -2.55% | 2.09% | 4.82% | -4.01% | 4.79% | -3.89% | 6.07% | 1.43% | 2.39% | -5.74% | -0.10% | -3.59% | 0.83% |
| 2023 | 7.83% | -2.67% | 1.10% | 2.06% | -3.94% | 3.48% | 4.40% | -4.01% | -4.81% | -5.19% | 10.23% | 7.89% | 15.79% |
| 2022 | -7.54% | -4.46% | -0.79% | -8.41% | -0.22% | -10.30% | 5.86% | -4.50% | -8.84% | 5.44% | 10.71% | -0.70% | -23.25% |
| 2021 | -0.75% | 4.38% | 1.45% | 5.25% | 1.96% | -0.59% | 1.04% | 3.76% | -4.39% | 2.16% | -5.83% | 3.62% | 12.04% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nationwide International Small Cap Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.14%, beta of 0.74, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2017.
- This fund participated in 99.97% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 85.96% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.14%
- Beta
- 0.74
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 85.96%
- Downside Capture
- 99.97%
Expense Ratio
NWXVX has a high expense ratio of 1.03%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NWXVX ranks 41 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nationwide International Small Cap Fund (NWXVX) 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.
| NWXVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.27 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.24 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.27 | 2.78 | -0.52 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.54 | 12.44 | -3.90 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nationwide International Small Cap Fund provided a 11.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.37 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.37 | $1.32 | $0.87 | $0.23 | $0.07 | $1.92 | $0.09 | $0.28 | $1.31 | $1.23 |
Dividend yield | 11.18% | 12.01% | 9.66% | 2.37% | 0.79% | 16.81% | 0.79% | 2.74% | 15.98% | 10.41% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nationwide International Small Cap 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 | $0.07 | $0.07 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $1.32 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.87 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.23 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.07 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.90 | $1.92 |
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 International Small Cap 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 International Small Cap Fund was 39.61%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 164 trading sessions.
The current Nationwide International Small Cap Fund drawdown is 1.53%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -39.61%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 7mo 26d | 2y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -38.69%Sep 2022 | 1y 20d | 2y 8mo | 3y 8moSep 2021 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.24%Mar 2026 | 28d | 1mo 27d | 2mo 25dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.62%Nov 2025 | 23d | 8d | 1mo 1dOct 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2021 pullback2021 | -5.45%Jul 2021 | 1mo 4d | 17d | 1mo 21dJun 2021 - Aug 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NWXVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -39.61% | -56.78% | +17.17% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.24% | -9.10% | -3.14% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.40% | -18.90% | +3.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -38.69% | -25.43% | -13.26% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.53% | -1.80% | +0.27% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.43% | -10.71% | -0.72% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.25% | 2.03% | +1.22% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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