NRIIX vs. MFWTX
Compare and contrast key facts about Nuveen Real Asset Income Fund (NRIIX) and MFS Global Total Return Fund (MFWTX).
NRIIX is managed by Nuveen. It was launched on Sep 12, 2011. MFWTX is managed by MFS. It was launched on Sep 3, 1990.
Performance
NRIIX vs. MFWTX - Performance Comparison
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NRIIX vs. MFWTX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NRIIX Nuveen Real Asset Income Fund | 2.36% | 12.55% | 7.56% | 10.38% | -11.50% | 10.58% | -3.45% | 22.74% | -6.10% | 12.39% |
MFWTX MFS Global Total Return Fund | 0.98% | 15.48% | 3.92% | 10.29% | -10.86% | 8.31% | 9.35% | 18.25% | -7.19% | 14.77% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, NRIIX achieves a 2.36% return, which is significantly higher than MFWTX's 0.98% return. Both investments have delivered pretty close results over the past 10 years, with NRIIX having a 5.84% annualized return and MFWTX not far ahead at 6.10%.
NRIIX
- 1D
- 0.92%
- 1M
- -3.72%
- YTD
- 2.36%
- 6M
- 3.41%
- 1Y
- 11.07%
- 3Y*
- 10.16%
- 5Y*
- 5.35%
- 10Y*
- 5.84%
MFWTX
- 1D
- 1.39%
- 1M
- -4.37%
- YTD
- 0.98%
- 6M
- 3.14%
- 1Y
- 12.67%
- 3Y*
- 9.16%
- 5Y*
- 4.68%
- 10Y*
- 6.10%
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NRIIX vs. MFWTX - Expense Ratio Comparison
NRIIX has a 0.91% expense ratio, which is lower than MFWTX's 1.09% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
NRIIX vs. MFWTX — Risk / Return Rank
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NRIIX vs. MFWTX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nuveen Real Asset Income Fund (NRIIX) and MFS Global Total Return Fund (MFWTX). 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.
| NRIIX | MFWTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.64 | 1.43 | +0.21 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.16 | 1.96 | +0.19 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.28 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.07 | 1.85 | +0.22 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.00 | 7.14 | +1.86 |
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
| NRIIX | MFWTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.64 | 1.43 | +0.21 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.64 | 0.52 | +0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.57 | 0.64 | -0.06 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.74 | 0.82 | -0.08 |
Correlation
The correlation between NRIIX and MFWTX 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
NRIIX vs. MFWTX - Dividend Comparison
NRIIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.32%, less than MFWTX's 8.33% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NRIIX Nuveen Real Asset Income Fund | 6.32% | 6.71% | 5.39% | 6.70% | 5.81% | 4.34% | 4.63% | 5.99% | 5.82% | 5.73% | 5.47% | 5.70% |
MFWTX MFS Global Total Return Fund | 8.33% | 8.42% | 8.94% | 3.69% | 2.64% | 10.29% | 7.20% | 4.41% | 3.33% | 2.17% | 1.13% | 4.29% |
Drawdowns
NRIIX vs. MFWTX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum NRIIX drawdown since its inception was -37.35%, which is greater than MFWTX's maximum drawdown of -33.22%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for NRIIX and MFWTX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| NRIIX | MFWTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -37.35% | -33.22% | -4.13% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.74% | -6.86% | +1.12% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.44% | -20.36% | +1.92% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.35% | -23.37% | -13.98% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.84% | -5.15% | +1.31% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.68% | -3.56% | -0.12% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.32% | 1.77% | -0.45% |
Volatility
NRIIX vs. MFWTX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Nuveen Real Asset Income Fund (NRIIX) is 2.57%, while MFS Global Total Return Fund (MFWTX) has a volatility of 3.49%. This indicates that NRIIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MFWTX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| NRIIX | MFWTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.57% | 3.49% | -0.92% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 4.11% | 5.44% | -1.33% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 6.98% | 8.93% | -1.95% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 8.37% | 9.10% | -0.73% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 10.21% | 9.60% | +0.61% |