- CUSIP
- 670699107
- Issuer
- Nuveen
- Inception Date
- Jan 30, 2007
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Nasdaq 100 Index
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
XQQQX Performance Chart
Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (XQQQX) is up 4.3% since the beginning of the year. XQQQX is currently trading at $32 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of XQQQX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,557.
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Returns By Period
Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (XQQQX) has returned 4.30% so far this year and 18.00% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, XQQQX has returned 10.70% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund
- 1D
- 1.96%
- 1M
- -1.47%
- YTD
- 4.30%
- 6M
- 3.83%
- 1Y
- 18.00%
- 3Y*
- 15.53%
- 5Y*
- 9.26%
- 10Y*
- 10.70%
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%
XQQQX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 2007, XQQQX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.53%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.9 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -15.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, XQQQX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.49% | -1.61% | -6.28% | 10.44% | 5.09% | -3.01% | 4.30% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.53% | -3.62% | -6.65% | -0.49% | 4.43% | 4.77% | 2.96% | 0.87% | 2.23% | 4.36% | -0.10% | -0.48% | 9.55% |
| 2024 | 1.34% | 4.76% | 2.09% | -3.15% | 4.59% | 4.77% | -0.73% | 1.32% | 3.35% | -0.53% | 4.75% | 2.13% | 27.22% |
| 2023 | 9.33% | -0.00% | 7.53% | 1.24% | 4.24% | 3.53% | 2.60% | -1.69% | -4.56% | -1.74% | 7.18% | 3.84% | 35.21% |
| 2022 | -5.97% | -3.95% | 4.42% | -9.64% | -3.23% | -6.08% | 8.64% | -6.07% | -9.20% | 3.61% | 3.92% | -6.46% | -27.72% |
| 2021 | 1.98% | 0.30% | 1.82% | 3.75% | -0.75% | 4.46% | 1.16% | 3.71% | -5.15% | 5.79% | -0.24% | 1.91% | 19.87% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund has an annualized alpha of -2.79%, beta of 0.91, and R2 of 0.82 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 31, 2007.
- This fund participated in 97.49% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 80.36% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -2.79% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.91 and R2 of 0.82, 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
- -2.79%
- Beta
- 0.91
- R²
- 0.82
- Upside Capture
- 80.36%
- Downside Capture
- 97.49%
Expense Ratio
XQQQX has an expense ratio of 0.92%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
XQQQX 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 Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (XQQQX) 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.
| XQQQX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.59 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.74 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.37 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.67 | 2.78 | -1.11 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.11 | 12.44 | -5.33 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $1.12 | $1.82 | $1.68 | $1.97 | $1.79 | $1.56 | $1.19 | $0.46 | $0.03 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 3.62% | 6.19% | 6.81% | 10.06% | 6.05% | 5.93% | 4.93% | 2.29% | 0.14% |
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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.12 |
| 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 55.29%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2074 trading sessions.
The current Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund drawdown is 3.24%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -55.29%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 8y 2mo | 9y 7moNov 2007 - Jun 2017 |
Bear market2022 | -30.26%Oct 2022 | 9mo 13d | 1y 3mo | 2y 25dJan 2022 - Jan 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -26.91%Mar 2020 | 29d | 4mo 2d | 5mo 1dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -22.22%Dec 2018 | 3mo 21d | 10mo 26d | 1y 2moSep 2018 - Nov 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -21.59%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 4mo 2d | 6mo 16dJan 2025 - Aug 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| XQQQX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.29% | -56.78% | +1.49% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.18% | -9.10% | -3.08% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.59% | -18.90% | -2.69% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.26% | -25.43% | -4.83% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -30.26% | -33.92% | +3.66% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.24% | -1.80% | -1.44% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.88% | -10.71% | -4.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.72% | 2.03% | +0.69% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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