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Performance
QQQX Performance Chart
Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (QQQX) is up 9.7% since the beginning of the year. At $30 per share, QQQX is currently trading at its 52-week high. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of QQQX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,528.
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Returns By Period
Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (QQQX) has returned 9.72% so far this year and 29.13% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, QQQX has had an annualized return of 13.67%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.88%.
Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund
- 1D
- -0.42%
- 1M
- -0.11%
- YTD
- 9.72%
- 6M
- 10.69%
- 1Y
- 29.13%
- 3Y*
- 15.64%
- 5Y*
- 8.85%
- 10Y*
- 13.67%
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%
QQQX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 1, 2007, QQQX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.04%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Jul 2009 with a return of +20.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -20.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, QQQX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +22.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -12.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.65% | -0.57% | -2.23% | 12.52% | 5.80% | -3.61% | 9.72% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.18% | -5.33% | -6.16% | 0.25% | 6.01% | 7.16% | 0.53% | 1.13% | 4.15% | 3.02% | -0.53% | 3.42% | 14.87% |
| 2024 | -1.30% | 4.77% | 2.63% | -5.30% | 4.94% | 6.33% | -1.52% | 0.12% | 3.32% | 0.12% | 4.89% | 4.70% | 25.61% |
| 2023 | 10.92% | 2.47% | 5.02% | -0.75% | 4.17% | 2.39% | -0.76% | -5.01% | -2.60% | -7.43% | 9.42% | 3.56% | 21.68% |
| 2022 | -10.80% | -5.38% | 12.14% | -12.02% | -3.16% | -7.91% | 12.32% | -7.91% | -7.19% | 9.56% | 0.13% | -7.15% | -27.39% |
| 2021 | -0.58% | 2.47% | 4.27% | 3.97% | 0.81% | 4.71% | 0.44% | 2.51% | -4.78% | 5.29% | 0.30% | 3.81% | 25.32% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.33%, beta of 0.94, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 01, 2007.
- This fund captured 112.57% of S&P 500 Index gains and 102.94% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.33% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.94 and R2 of 0.65, 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
- 3.33%
- Beta
- 0.94
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 112.57%
- Downside Capture
- 102.94%
Expense Ratio
QQQX has an expense ratio of 0.89%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QQQX 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 Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (QQQX) 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.
| QQQX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.08 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.02 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.37 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.21 | 2.78 | +0.43 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.97 | 12.44 | +1.53 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund provided a 8.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.47 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.47 | $2.24 | $1.82 | $1.68 | $1.97 | $1.79 | $1.56 | $1.56 | $1.68 | $1.44 | $1.40 | $1.40 |
Dividend yield | 8.28% | 7.85% | 6.73% | 7.26% | 9.66% | 5.85% | 6.00% | 6.49% | 8.40% | 5.95% | 7.54% | 7.23% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite 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 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $1.35 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $2.24 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $1.82 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $1.68 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $1.97 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $1.79 |
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 Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite 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 Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund was 57.25%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 205 trading sessions.
The current Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund drawdown is 3.61%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -57.25%Nov 2008 | 1y 22d | 10mo | 1y 10moOct 2007 - Sep 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -35.96%Mar 2020 | 27d | 3mo 24d | 4mo 21dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -31.29%Dec 2018 | 6mo 12d | 1y 1mo | 1y 8moJun 2018 - Feb 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -29.33%Dec 2022 | 11mo 28d | 1y 6mo | 2y 6moJan 2022 - Jul 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -22.80%Apr 2025 | 2mo 13d | 3mo 19d | 6mo 2dJan 2025 - Jul 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QQQX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.25% | -56.78% | -0.47% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.11% | -9.10% | -0.01% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -22.80% | -18.90% | -3.90% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.33% | -25.43% | -3.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.96% | -33.92% | -2.04% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.61% | -1.80% | -1.81% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.01% | -10.71% | +2.70% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.09% | 2.03% | +0.06% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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