Nationwide Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Class A (NIFAX)

Fund Assets	149.56M
Expense Ratio	0.72%
Min. Investment	$2,000
Turnover	11.39%
Dividend (ttm)	0.39
Dividend Yield	4.38%
Dividend Growth	29.42%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jun 17, 2026

Previous Close	8.82
YTD Return	0.70%
1-Year Return	1.51%
5-Year Return	0.16%
52-Week Low	8.74
52-Week High	9.15
Beta (5Y)	0.08
Holdings	53
Inception Date	Sep 17, 2012

About NIFAX

Nationwide Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Class A is a mutual fund that focuses on providing both inflation protection and income through investments in inflation-indexed securities. The primary purpose of this fund is to help investors preserve purchasing power over time by investing mainly in securities whose principal and interest payments adjust with inflation, such as Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) and other inflation-linked bonds. This fund plays a key role in fixed income portfolios, especially for those seeking to offset the eroding effects of rising prices on their investments. Nationwide Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Class A is structured to appeal to individuals and institutions concerned about inflation risk, serving as an important component for diversification and long-term financial planning in various market environments. The fund’s strategy makes it particularly relevant for investors looking for stable income while navigating inflationary pressures in the broader economy.

• Fund Family: Nationwide
• Category: Inflation-Protected Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: NIFAX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. TIPS TR

Performance

NIFAX had a total return of 1.51% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.62%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
SWRSX	Schwab	Schwab Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index Fund	0.05%
VIPSX	Vanguard	Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares	0.20%
FIPDX	Fidelity	Fidelity Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund	0.05%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
NIFIX	Class R6	0.30%
NWXNX	Institutional Service Class	0.46%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jun 17, 2026	$0.19259	Jun 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026	$0.03036	Mar 19, 2026
Dec 18, 2025	$0.06649	Dec 19, 2025
Sep 8, 2025	$0.09679	Sep 9, 2025
Jun 9, 2025	$0.13807	Jun 10, 2025
Mar 10, 2025	$0.05666	Mar 11, 2025

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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