NADCX vs. NWHQX
Compare and contrast key facts about Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund (NADCX) and Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science Fund (NWHQX).
NADCX is managed by Nationwide. It was launched on Mar 29, 2000. NWHQX is managed by Nationwide. It was launched on May 29, 2001.
Performance
NADCX vs. NWHQX - Performance Comparison
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NADCX vs. NWHQX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NADCX Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund | -0.62% | 10.98% | 6.76% | 11.80% | -14.20% | 7.63% | 9.77% | 12.53% | -4.34% | 8.37% |
NWHQX Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science Fund | -11.42% | 18.58% | 26.23% | 63.66% | -37.23% | 19.21% | 50.97% | 38.91% | -3.16% | 38.22% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, NADCX achieves a -0.62% return, which is significantly higher than NWHQX's -11.42% return. Over the past 10 years, NADCX has underperformed NWHQX with an annualized return of 4.90%, while NWHQX has yielded a comparatively higher 17.70% annualized return.
NADCX
- 1D
- 1.45%
- 1M
- -3.17%
- YTD
- -0.62%
- 6M
- 1.16%
- 1Y
- 9.29%
- 3Y*
- 8.08%
- 5Y*
- 3.61%
- 10Y*
- 4.90%
NWHQX
- 1D
- 4.64%
- 1M
- -6.19%
- YTD
- -11.42%
- 6M
- -14.02%
- 1Y
- 14.27%
- 3Y*
- 21.35%
- 5Y*
- 8.98%
- 10Y*
- 17.70%
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NADCX vs. NWHQX - Expense Ratio Comparison
NADCX has a 0.50% expense ratio, which is lower than NWHQX's 0.92% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
NADCX vs. NWHQX — Risk / Return Rank
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NADCX vs. NWHQX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund (NADCX) and Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science Fund (NWHQX). 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.
| NADCX | NWHQX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.29 | 0.57 | +0.73 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.85 | 0.98 | +0.87 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.13 | +0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.92 | 0.70 | +1.22 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.47 | 2.19 | +5.27 |
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
| NADCX | NWHQX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.29 | 0.57 | +0.73 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.46 | 0.34 | +0.12 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.63 | 0.71 | -0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.56 | 0.71 | -0.15 |
Correlation
The correlation between NADCX and NWHQX is 0.79, 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
NADCX vs. NWHQX - Dividend Comparison
NADCX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.83%, less than NWHQX's 13.22% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NADCX Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund | 4.83% | 4.76% | 9.54% | 4.85% | 2.89% | 3.22% | 4.17% | 3.27% | 8.13% | 4.95% | 4.58% | 4.39% |
NWHQX Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science Fund | 13.22% | 11.71% | 12.90% | 6.49% | 11.34% | 17.51% | 11.54% | 7.38% | 17.44% | 10.29% | 7.72% | 8.63% |
Drawdowns
NADCX vs. NWHQX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum NADCX drawdown since its inception was -24.64%, smaller than the maximum NWHQX drawdown of -42.61%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for NADCX and NWHQX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| NADCX | NWHQX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -24.64% | -42.61% | +17.97% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.21% | -21.34% | +16.13% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.23% | -42.61% | +22.38% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.23% | -42.61% | +22.38% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.74% | -17.69% | +13.95% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.36% | -7.14% | +3.78% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.34% | 6.83% | -5.49% |
Volatility
NADCX vs. NWHQX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Nationwide Investor Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund (NADCX) is 3.38%, while Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science Fund (NWHQX) has a volatility of 8.57%. This indicates that NADCX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than NWHQX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| NADCX | NWHQX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.38% | 8.57% | -5.19% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 4.77% | 17.26% | -12.49% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 7.48% | 27.55% | -20.07% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 7.89% | 26.31% | -18.42% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 7.83% | 25.10% | -17.27% |