Nuveen Flexible Income Fund Class C

Frequently Asked Questions About NWQCX

What does NWQCX invest in?

The Nuveen Flexible Income Fund Class C strives to deliver a consistent stream of current income alongside capital growth for its investors. To achieve this, the fund allocates a minimum of 80% of its net assets to instruments that generate income. More specifically, at least 65% of its portfolio is concentrated in preferred stocks and various debt securities. The fund has complete discretion regarding its exposure to below-investment-grade securities, commonly known as "high-yield" or "junk" bonds, with no upper limit on such investments. Additionally, it may commit up to half (50%) of its net assets to U.S. dollar-denominated securities issued by entities outside the United States.

What is the expense ratio of NWQCX?

Nuveen Flexible Income Fund Class C (NWQCX) charges an expense ratio of 1.71%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is NWQCX's dividend yield?

NWQCX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.60%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

How big is NWQCX?

Nuveen Flexible Income Fund Class C (NWQCX) manages $852.7M 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 NWQCX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was NWQCX launched?

Nuveen Flexible Income Fund Class C (NWQCX) launched in December 2009 and is managed by Nuveen.