Nuveen High Yield Income Fund Class C (NCFCX)

Fund Assets	594.72M
Expense Ratio	1.739%
Min. Investment	$3,000
Turnover	170.00%
Dividend (ttm)	1.07
Dividend Yield	6.26%
Dividend Growth	-10.92%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 30, 2026

Previous Close	17.10
YTD Return	-0.12%
1-Year Return	2.11%
5-Year Return	16.22%
52-Week Low	17.10
52-Week High	17.94
Beta (5Y)	0.43
Holdings	323
Inception Date	Apr 28, 2010

About NCFCX

Nuveen High Yield Income Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with both current income and the potential for capital appreciation. It primarily invests in a diverse portfolio of debt instruments, including bonds and loans, with a significant emphasis on securities rated below investment grade—also known as "high yield" or "junk" bonds. This focus targets issuers that offer higher yields to compensate for greater credit risk, making the fund particularly sensitive to economic and credit market conditions. The fund is actively managed and currently features a team with deep experience in high-yield and leveraged finance markets. With a monthly payout schedule and a recent yield in the mid-6% range, it appeals to investors seeking consistent income. Nuveen High Yield Income Fund Class C typically holds over 200 securities, diversifying exposure across U.S. and non-U.S. issuers, and maintains an effective duration that reflects its sensitivity to interest rate changes. Since its inception in 2010, the fund has played a role in the high-yield segment of the fixed income market, offering access to riskier corporate debt and the potential for enhanced returns relative to investment grade alternatives.

• Fund Family: Nuveen
• Category: High Yield Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: NCFCX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: ICE BofA US High Yield TR USD

Performance

NCFCX had a total return of 2.11% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.46%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
NCSRX	Class R6	0.61%
NCOIX	Class I	0.77%
NCOAX	Class A	1.02%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Oct 30, 2026	$0.0895	Nov 2, 2026
Sep 30, 2026	$0.0895	Oct 1, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.0895	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0885	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0885	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.0885	Jun 1, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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