JCE vs. NELIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (JCE) and Nuveen Equity Long/Short Fund (NELIX).
JCE is an actively managed fund by Nuveen. It was launched on Mar 27, 2007. NELIX is managed by Nuveen. It was launched on Dec 29, 2008.
Performance
JCE vs. NELIX - Performance Comparison
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JCE vs. NELIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JCE Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund | -5.16% | 9.06% | 27.90% | 10.67% | -14.29% | 47.67% | 3.59% | 30.50% | -11.11% | 31.98% |
NELIX Nuveen Equity Long/Short Fund | -4.35% | 11.31% | 20.55% | 24.09% | -14.94% | 32.92% | -0.79% | 6.35% | -2.36% | 19.32% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, JCE achieves a -5.16% return, which is significantly lower than NELIX's -4.35% return. Over the past 10 years, JCE has outperformed NELIX with an annualized return of 11.60%, while NELIX has yielded a comparatively lower 9.10% annualized return.
JCE
- 1D
- 4.75%
- 1M
- -4.62%
- YTD
- -5.16%
- 6M
- -1.92%
- 1Y
- 10.24%
- 3Y*
- 16.14%
- 5Y*
- 11.11%
- 10Y*
- 11.60%
NELIX
- 1D
- -0.29%
- 1M
- -4.44%
- YTD
- -4.35%
- 6M
- -3.17%
- 1Y
- 11.79%
- 3Y*
- 15.32%
- 5Y*
- 9.56%
- 10Y*
- 9.10%
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JCE vs. NELIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
JCE has a 1.00% expense ratio, which is lower than NELIX's 1.35% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
JCE vs. NELIX — Risk / Return Rank
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JCE vs. NELIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (JCE) and Nuveen Equity Long/Short Fund (NELIX). 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.
| JCE | NELIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.57 | 0.92 | -0.35 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.96 | 1.34 | -0.39 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.20 | -0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.96 | 1.11 | -0.14 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.01 | 4.90 | -0.88 |
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
| JCE | NELIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.57 | 0.92 | -0.35 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.49 | 0.76 | -0.27 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.52 | 0.67 | -0.15 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.41 | 0.67 | -0.26 |
Correlation
The correlation between JCE and NELIX is 0.62, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
JCE vs. NELIX - Dividend Comparison
JCE's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.80%, more than NELIX's 3.98% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JCE Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund | 8.80% | 8.03% | 8.05% | 9.45% | 17.22% | 9.89% | 6.57% | 6.84% | 9.23% | 17.33% | 8.68% | 19.27% |
NELIX Nuveen Equity Long/Short Fund | 3.98% | 3.81% | 4.78% | 4.20% | 6.84% | 2.44% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.35% | 1.58% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
JCE vs. NELIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum JCE drawdown since its inception was -57.63%, which is greater than NELIX's maximum drawdown of -28.72%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for JCE and NELIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| JCE | NELIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.63% | -28.72% | -28.91% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.74% | -8.92% | -2.82% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.24% | -19.30% | -10.94% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.56% | -28.72% | -14.84% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.63% | -6.31% | -0.32% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.33% | -4.75% | -4.58% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.87% | 2.03% | +0.84% |
Volatility
JCE vs. NELIX - Volatility Comparison
Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (JCE) has a higher volatility of 6.95% compared to Nuveen Equity Long/Short Fund (NELIX) at 3.34%. This indicates that JCE's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than NELIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| JCE | NELIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.95% | 3.34% | +3.61% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.79% | 7.26% | +3.53% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 18.18% | 13.50% | +4.68% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 22.92% | 12.67% | +10.25% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 22.52% | 13.71% | +8.81% |