Nuveen Small-Cap Value Opportunities Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About NSCCX

What does NSCCX invest in?

The fund primarily targets small-capitalization companies, committing a minimum of 80% of its total investable capital (which includes its net assets along with any borrowed funds) to their equity shares. These companies typically hold market valuations, at the time of purchase, that are comparable to those represented in either the Russell 2000® Value Index or the Standard & Poor's SmallCap 600 Index. Although its main holdings are U.S. equities, the fund retains the flexibility to allocate up to 35% of its net assets to non-U.S. stock, with a sub-limit allowing up to 10% of its net assets to be invested in companies located within emerging market nations.

What is the expense ratio of NSCCX?

Nuveen Small-Cap Value Opportunities Fund (NSCCX) charges an expense ratio of 1.95%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is NSCCX?

Nuveen Small-Cap Value Opportunities Fund (NSCCX) manages $315.7M 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 NSCCX actively managed or an index fund?

NSCCX is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (NSCCX's is 1.95%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was NSCCX launched?

Nuveen Small-Cap Value Opportunities Fund (NSCCX) launched in December 2004 and is managed by Nuveen.

How has NSCCX performed?

NSCCX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.