Nuveen Small-Cap Value Opportunities Fund Class I

Frequently Asked Questions About NSCRX

What does NSCRX invest in?

This fund aims for significant long-term growth of its capital. It commits a minimum of 80% of its total investment pool, including any borrowed funds, to purchasing stocks of smaller companies. These firms are typically identified by market values on par with those listed in the Russell 2000® Value Index or the S&P SmallCap 600 Index at the time of acquisition. While primarily focused on U.S. stock markets, the fund has the flexibility to allocate up to 35% of its net assets to international equities, with a further allowance of up to 10% of net assets for companies situated in emerging economies.

What is the expense ratio of NSCRX?

Nuveen Small-Cap Value Opportunities Fund Class I (NSCRX) charges an expense ratio of 0.95%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is NSCRX?

Nuveen Small-Cap Value Opportunities Fund Class I (NSCRX) manages $302.2M 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 NSCRX actively managed or an index fund?

NSCRX 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 (NSCRX's is 0.95%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was NSCRX launched?

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

How has NSCRX performed?

NSCRX'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.