Nuveen Preferred Secs & Inc R6 (NPSFX)
| Fund Assets | 6.06B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.68% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000,000 |
| Turnover | 28.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.96 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.95% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.38% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 16.14 |
| YTD Return | 1.26% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.30% |
| 5-Year Return | 19.12% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.81 |
| 52-Week High | 16.44 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.49 |
| Holdings | 224 |
| Inception Date | Jun 30, 2016 |
About NPSFX
Nuveen Preferred Securities and Income Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund designed to provide a high level of current income alongside total return, primarily through investment in preferred securities and other income-producing assets. The fund routinely commits at least 80% of its net assets and any investment-related borrowing to this focus. Notably, at least 25% of assets are allocated to companies principally engaged in the financial services sector, and the fund typically maintains a minimum of 50% of assets in investment-grade securities, with the flexibility to hold up to 50% in securities rated below investment grade. This approach provides exposure to a broad and diversified credit profile, balancing risk and yield potential. With hundreds of holdings, a sizable asset base, and monthly income distributions, the fund plays a substantial role in delivering steady income within the preferred stock category, particularly appealing to institutional and retirement-focused investors seeking diversification and yields generally higher than those offered by traditional government or corporate bonds. Its disciplined strategy and sector concentration position it as a notable participant in the fixed income segment of the financial market.
Performance
NPSFX had a total return of 7.30% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.29%.
Top 10 Holdings
17.72% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| State Str Navigator Secs Lending Tr | n/a | 3.94% |
| UBS Group AG 9.25% | UBS.V9.25 PERP 144A | 2.16% |
| Barclays PLC 9.63% | BACR.V9.625 PERP | 1.70% |
| NatWest Group PLC 8.13% | NWG.V8.125 PERP | 1.55% |
| Banco Santander SA 9.63% | SANTAN.V9.625 PERP _ | 1.46% |
| Banco Santander SA 8% | SANTAN.V8 PERP | 1.45% |
| SBL Holdings Inc. 9.51% | SECBEN.V9.508 PERP 144A | 1.45% |
| NatWest Group PLC 7.3% | NWG.V7.3 PERP | 1.42% |
| Bank of Montreal 7.3% | BMO.V7.3 11.26.84 | 1.32% |
| Royal Bank of Canada 6.5% | RY.V6.5 05.24.86 | 1.27% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | $0.0825 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.0825 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.0825 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.0795 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0795 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0795 | Mar 2, 2026 |