# Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund (JRI): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: Nuveen · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2012-04-27

The Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund is a closed-ended, balanced mutual fund, initially launched by Nuveen Investments, Inc. Its management is a collaborative effort between Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC. The fund strategically invests in global public equity markets, including depository receipts and a particular emphasis on companies within the real estate sector. For its fixed income allocation, the fund targets securities with an 'investment grade quality' profile, accepting ratings as low as BB+/Ba1 or even lower. This fund, domiciled in the United S...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $10.75 |
| Expense Ratio | 3.90% |
| Assets Under Management | $295.1M |
| NAV | — |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 14.90% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.60 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| 52-Week Range | $10.31 – $14.17 |
| Beta | 0.90 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.1335 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-10-15
- Pay date: 2026-11-02

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does JRI invest in?

The Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund is a closed-ended, balanced mutual fund, initially launched by Nuveen Investments, Inc. Its management is a collaborative effort between Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC. The fund strategically invests in global public equity markets, including depository receipts and a particular emphasis on companies within the real estate sector. For its fixed income allocation, the fund targets securities with an 'investment grade quality' profile, accepting ratings as low as BB+/Ba1 or even lower. This fund, domiciled in the United States, was established on April 25, 2012.

### What is the expense ratio of JRI?

Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund (JRI) charges an expense ratio of 3.90%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### What is JRI's dividend yield?

JRI's trailing-twelve-month yield is 14.90%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### How big is JRI?

Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund (JRI) manages $295.1M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

### Is JRI actively managed or an index fund?

JRI's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

### When was JRI launched?

Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund (JRI) launched in April 2012 and is managed by Nuveen.

### Does JRI pay a dividend?

Yes, Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund (JRI) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 14.90%. Full dividend history is on this page.

### How often does JRI pay dividends?

Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund pays dividends Monthly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### When is JRI's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for JRI was 2026-10-15. The next ex-date typically follows Monthly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will JRI's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 3.90% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does JRI charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from JRI's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does JRI cost more than a fund like VOO?

JRI's strategy (current expense ratio 3.90%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where JRI sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to JRI?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as JRI (3.90%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/jri
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/jri/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/jri/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/jri/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/jri/peers

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