Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund Class R (GCFRX)
| Fund Assets | 256.83M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.18% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 28.74% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.21% |
| Dividend Growth | -32.45% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 10.18 |
| YTD Return | 1.80% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.97% |
| 5-Year Return | 10.33% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.15 |
| 52-Week High | 10.20 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.38 |
| Holdings | 20 |
| Inception Date | Oct 1, 2003 |
About GCFRX
Nationwide Investor Destinations Conservative Fund Class R is a diversified asset-allocation mutual fund designed for investors seeking a conservative risk profile. The fund pursues total return by spreading exposure across major asset classes—primarily U.S. stocks, international stocks, and bonds—while emphasizing fixed income to dampen volatility. It operates as a fund-of-funds, allocating capital mainly to affiliated mutual funds and select exchange-traded funds to implement its strategy efficiently and maintain broad diversification. This multi-asset approach is intended to balance income generation and capital preservation, positioning the fund as an all-in-one portfolio solution for conservative allocations. By combining domestic and international equities with core bond holdings, the fund seeks to provide a smoother return path across market cycles and reduce single-asset-class concentration risk. Its structure and mandate make it suitable as a foundational conservative sleeve within a broader investment plan or as a standalone diversified option for risk-aware investors who prioritize stability and income over aggressive growth.
Performance
GCFRX had a total return of 8.97% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.70%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
82.05% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Bond Portfolio R6 | n/a | 29.29% |
| Nationwide Loomis Short Term Bd R6 | n/a | 12.55% |
| Nationwide Loomis Core Bond R6 | n/a | 9.55% |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | IAGG | 7.05% |
| Fidelity Government Portfolio | FRGXX | 5.91% |
| Nationwide Inflation-Prot Secs R6 | n/a | 5.02% |
| iShares JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF | EMB | 3.54% |
| Nationwide International Equity Port R6 | n/a | 3.09% |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | JEPI | 3.02% |
| iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF | GOVT | 3.02% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02538 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.20606 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | $0.03845 | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | $0.03995 | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | $0.01745 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.40694 | Dec 24, 2024 |