Nuveen Core Plus Bond

Frequently Asked Questions About NCPB

What does NCPB invest in?

This actively managed fund primarily focuses its investments within the high-quality, U.S. dollar-denominated bond market. It also maintains the flexibility to strategically allocate up to 35% of its assets to specific fixed income segments outside its primary benchmark, often referred to as "plus sectors." This tactical approach aims to improve risk-adjusted returns, supported by the extensive knowledge of dedicated sector specialists. A seasoned investment team strives to surpass the benchmark's performance over a complete market cycle by expertly blending strategic sector weighting, individual security analysis, and precise management of interest rate sensitivity (duration and yield curve positioning).

What is the expense ratio of NCPB?

Nuveen Core Plus Bond (NCPB) charges an expense ratio of 0.31%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is NCPB's dividend yield?

NCPB's trailing-twelve-month yield is 5.34%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

What is the duration of NCPB?

Effective duration measures NCPB's sensitivity to interest-rate changes — a duration of 6 means a 1% rate move shifts NAV by roughly 6% in the opposite direction. NCPB's current duration is published on the fund's factsheet on the issuer's website.

What is the credit quality of NCPB?

NCPB's credit quality breakdown — the share of holdings rated AAA through CCC and below — is published on the fund's factsheet. Higher-quality (investment-grade) funds yield less but carry less default risk than high-yield / junk bond funds.

What is the yield to maturity of NCPB?

Yield to maturity (YTM) is the total return you'd earn from NCPB if every bond in the portfolio is held to maturity at the current price. NCPB's YTM is published on the fund's factsheet on the issuer's website — it differs from the trailing-12-month yield because YTM reflects current bond prices rather than historical income paid.