NRIIX vs. RAPZX
Compare and contrast key facts about Nuveen Real Asset Income Fund (NRIIX) and Cohen & Steers Real Assets Fund Inc (RAPZX).
NRIIX is managed by Nuveen. It was launched on Sep 12, 2011. RAPZX is managed by Cohen & Steers. It was launched on Jan 30, 2012.
Performance
NRIIX vs. RAPZX - Performance Comparison
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NRIIX vs. RAPZX - 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% |
RAPZX Cohen & Steers Real Assets Fund Inc | 11.35% | 11.96% | 4.35% | 3.88% | -2.05% | 23.51% | -0.84% | 17.77% | -8.44% | 6.51% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, NRIIX achieves a 2.36% return, which is significantly lower than RAPZX's 11.35% return. Over the past 10 years, NRIIX has underperformed RAPZX with an annualized return of 5.84%, while RAPZX has yielded a comparatively higher 7.20% annualized return.
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%
RAPZX
- 1D
- 0.99%
- 1M
- -1.92%
- YTD
- 11.35%
- 6M
- 8.78%
- 1Y
- 17.38%
- 3Y*
- 10.63%
- 5Y*
- 8.78%
- 10Y*
- 7.20%
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NRIIX vs. RAPZX - Expense Ratio Comparison
NRIIX has a 0.91% expense ratio, which is higher than RAPZX's 0.80% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
NRIIX vs. RAPZX — Risk / Return Rank
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NRIIX vs. RAPZX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nuveen Real Asset Income Fund (NRIIX) and Cohen & Steers Real Assets Fund Inc (RAPZX). 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 | RAPZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.64 | 1.47 | +0.16 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.16 | 1.84 | +0.31 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.31 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.07 | 2.05 | +0.01 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.00 | 9.52 | -0.52 |
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 | RAPZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.64 | 1.47 | +0.16 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.64 | 0.69 | -0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.57 | 0.56 | +0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.74 | 0.35 | +0.40 |
Correlation
The correlation between NRIIX and RAPZX is 0.76, 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. RAPZX - Dividend Comparison
NRIIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.32%, more than RAPZX's 1.30% 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% |
RAPZX Cohen & Steers Real Assets Fund Inc | 1.30% | 1.44% | 3.20% | 2.71% | 3.08% | 9.61% | 1.71% | 2.85% | 2.06% | 1.76% | 2.83% | 2.00% |
Drawdowns
NRIIX vs. RAPZX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum NRIIX drawdown since its inception was -37.35%, which is greater than RAPZX's maximum drawdown of -30.69%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for NRIIX and RAPZX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| NRIIX | RAPZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -37.35% | -30.69% | -6.66% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.74% | -8.84% | +3.10% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.44% | -19.31% | +0.87% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.35% | -30.69% | -6.66% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.84% | -1.92% | -1.92% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.68% | -8.16% | +4.48% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.32% | 1.91% | -0.59% |
Volatility
NRIIX vs. RAPZX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Nuveen Real Asset Income Fund (NRIIX) is 2.57%, while Cohen & Steers Real Assets Fund Inc (RAPZX) has a volatility of 3.05%. This indicates that NRIIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than RAPZX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| NRIIX | RAPZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.57% | 3.05% | -0.48% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 4.11% | 9.14% | -5.03% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 6.98% | 12.25% | -5.27% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 8.37% | 12.87% | -4.50% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 10.21% | 12.81% | -2.60% |