Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund Class R6 (ASEFX)
| Fund Assets | 420.18M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.83% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 76.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.36% |
| Dividend Growth | 9.99% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.80 |
| YTD Return | 4.77% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.25% |
| 5-Year Return | 54.37% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.67 |
| 52-Week High | 17.30 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 86 |
| Inception Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
About ASEFX
Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund is a diversified mutual fund that primarily invests in small-cap U.S. companies. Its strategy centers on identifying quality businesses trading at a discount to their intrinsic value, with a focus on companies where a near-term catalyst for value realization is apparent. The fund’s portfolio management combines growth and value disciplines, targeting stocks within the market capitalization range of the Russell 2000 Index. By screening for both attractive valuations and fundamental growth drivers, the fund aims to outperform through active stock selection rather than broad sector bets. This approach gives the fund the flexibility to invest across various sectors, adapting to changing economic conditions while maintaining an emphasis on small-cap opportunities. Managed by experienced professionals at Nuveen Asset Management, the fund serves investors seeking exposure to the potential growth and innovation found in the smaller-cap segment of the equity market, while also employing a disciplined, research-driven investment process to manage risk and uncover undervalued opportunities.
Performance
ASEFX had a total return of 9.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.52%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRTIX | Vanguard | Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
17.71% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| FirstCash Holdings, Inc. | FCFS | 2.04% |
| Steven Madden, Ltd. | SHOO | 1.95% |
| CareTrust REIT, Inc. | CTRE | 1.93% |
| HealthEquity, Inc. | HQY | 1.85% |
| Spire Inc. | SR | 1.82% |
| Piper Sandler Companies | PIPR | 1.70% |
| Patrick Industries, Inc. | PATK | 1.64% |
| Dycom Industries, Inc. | DY | 1.60% |
| Alphatec Holdings, Inc. | ATEC | 1.60% |
| RadNet, Inc. | RDNT | 1.59% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.0426 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.3855 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.058 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.3312 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.0601 | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $1.8864 | Dec 16, 2021 |