Nationwide GQG US Quality Eq A (NWAUX)
| Fund Assets | 176.63M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.99% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 217.11% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.10 |
| Dividend Yield | 13.59% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 14.48 |
| YTD Return | -2.95% |
| 1-Year Return | -2.90% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 13.66 |
| 52-Week High | 18.37 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 32 |
| Inception Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
About NWAUX
The Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund in the U.S. equity category. Its primary goal is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in a concentrated portfolio of high-quality U.S. companies. The fund employs a distinctive investment process that evaluates businesses based on financial strength, sustainable earnings growth, and management quality, with an emphasis on companies exhibiting strong barriers to entry and resilient industry dynamics. The portfolio typically overweights sectors like healthcare, consumer staples, and communication services, while maintaining underweights in information technology, financials, and consumer discretionary sectors. Notable holdings include large-cap names such as Eli Lilly and Company, Meta Platforms, Philip Morris International, Microsoft, and Novo Nordisk. The fund consists of approximately 32 holdings and maintains a relatively high turnover rate, reflecting an active, research-driven approach. Designed for investors seeking exposure to a blend of value and growth characteristics in U.S. equities, the fund plays a significant role as a core holding for diversified portfolios aiming to balance potential returns with risk management through quality stock selection.
Performance
NWAUX had a total return of -2.90% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.73%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II - Strategic Advisers Large Cap Fund | 0.24% |
| FLCEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Large Cap Core Enhanced Index Fund | 0.39% |
| VQNPX | Vanguard | Vanguard Growth and Income Fund Investor Shares | 0.36% |
| FMGKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund - Class K | 0.40% |
| FMAGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund | 0.47% |
Top 10 Holdings
46.67% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 7.16% |
| AT&T Inc. | T | 6.36% |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | VZ | 5.30% |
| The Progressive Corporation | PGR | 4.61% |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. | AEP | 4.41% |
| American International Group, Inc. | AIG | 4.23% |
| Altria Group, Inc. | MO | 4.10% |
| The Cigna Group | CI | 3.82% |
| Netflix, Inc. | NFLX | 3.51% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 3.16% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.05452 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $2.02346 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | $0.02537 | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.02663 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Jun 12, 2023 | $0.00281 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Mar 13, 2023 | $0.02396 | Mar 14, 2023 |