FFEIX vs. TWEIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Nuveen Dividend Value Fund (FFEIX) and American Century Equity Income Fund (TWEIX).
FFEIX is managed by Nuveen. It was launched on Dec 18, 1992. TWEIX is managed by American Century. It was launched on Aug 1, 1994.
Performance
FFEIX vs. TWEIX - Performance Comparison
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FFEIX vs. TWEIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FFEIX Nuveen Dividend Value Fund | -4.01% | 14.58% | 12.12% | 10.90% | -6.42% | 25.69% | -4.51% | 26.17% | -9.49% | 17.15% |
TWEIX American Century Equity Income Fund | 2.58% | 11.84% | 10.51% | 3.92% | -3.06% | 16.83% | 1.10% | 24.14% | -3.77% | 13.35% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FFEIX achieves a -4.01% return, which is significantly lower than TWEIX's 2.58% return. Both investments have delivered pretty close results over the past 10 years, with FFEIX having a 9.09% annualized return and TWEIX not far behind at 8.66%.
FFEIX
- 1D
- -0.35%
- 1M
- -7.66%
- YTD
- -4.01%
- 6M
- -0.39%
- 1Y
- 10.49%
- 3Y*
- 11.36%
- 5Y*
- 7.74%
- 10Y*
- 9.09%
TWEIX
- 1D
- -0.12%
- 1M
- -5.77%
- YTD
- 2.58%
- 6M
- 4.41%
- 1Y
- 9.60%
- 3Y*
- 9.46%
- 5Y*
- 7.27%
- 10Y*
- 8.66%
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FFEIX vs. TWEIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FFEIX has a 0.96% expense ratio, which is higher than TWEIX's 0.94% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FFEIX vs. TWEIX — Risk / Return Rank
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FFEIX vs. TWEIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nuveen Dividend Value Fund (FFEIX) and American Century Equity Income Fund (TWEIX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| FFEIX | TWEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.73 | 0.91 | -0.19 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.08 | 1.33 | -0.25 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.18 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.83 | 1.07 | -0.25 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.60 | 4.18 | -0.58 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| FFEIX | TWEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.73 | 0.91 | -0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.49 | 0.68 | -0.20 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.51 | 0.65 | -0.15 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.44 | 0.75 | -0.30 |
Correlation
The correlation between FFEIX and TWEIX is 0.90, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
FFEIX vs. TWEIX - Dividend Comparison
FFEIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.37%, less than TWEIX's 10.11% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FFEIX Nuveen Dividend Value Fund | 7.37% | 7.37% | 10.69% | 5.21% | 9.21% | 9.28% | 1.59% | 7.34% | 10.85% | 13.03% | 16.86% | 10.51% |
TWEIX American Century Equity Income Fund | 10.11% | 10.35% | 11.51% | 8.02% | 8.76% | 6.83% | 2.00% | 7.38% | 8.79% | 11.95% | 7.88% | 10.49% |
Drawdowns
FFEIX vs. TWEIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FFEIX drawdown since its inception was -50.50%, which is greater than TWEIX's maximum drawdown of -39.30%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FFEIX and TWEIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FFEIX | TWEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -50.50% | -39.30% | -11.20% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.50% | -8.86% | -2.64% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.99% | -13.69% | -7.30% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.71% | -32.82% | -6.89% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.01% | -5.77% | -2.24% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.20% | -4.17% | -3.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.64% | 2.33% | +0.31% |
Volatility
FFEIX vs. TWEIX - Volatility Comparison
Nuveen Dividend Value Fund (FFEIX) has a higher volatility of 4.17% compared to American Century Equity Income Fund (TWEIX) at 2.79%. This indicates that FFEIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than TWEIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FFEIX | TWEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.17% | 2.79% | +1.38% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.65% | 6.06% | +2.59% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 15.79% | 11.59% | +4.20% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.98% | 10.70% | +5.28% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 18.02% | 13.35% | +4.67% |