Nationwide GQG US Quality Eq R6 (NWAVX)

Fund Assets	245.32M
Expense Ratio	0.49%
Min. Investment	$1,000,000
Turnover	166.65%
Dividend (ttm)	0.40
Dividend Yield	2.81%
Dividend Growth	66.61%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 16, 2026

Previous Close	14.23
YTD Return	5.18%
1-Year Return	3.30%
5-Year Return	53.09%
52-Week Low	13.50
52-Week High	15.41
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	35
Inception Date	Jan 25, 2021

About NWAVX

Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund designed to pursue long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in the equity securities of U.S. companies. The fund places a strategic emphasis on large-cap stocks with market capitalizations similar to those included in the S&P 500 Index, targeting businesses recognized for their quality and growth potential. At least 80% of its assets are allocated to equities, with a focus on selecting companies demonstrating strong fundamentals and sustainable business models. Class R6 shares are usually tailored for institutional investors, reflected by a high minimum investment requirement. The fund is notable for its diversified holdings—approximately 34 securities, with its top 10 positions comprising nearly half of total assets—which supports its ambition to achieve high performance while balancing risk. Positioned as a large blend fund, it appeals to investors seeking exposure to established U.S. corporations across multiple sectors. The fund’s robust dividend payout and above-average risk rating reinforce its role within the broader market as a vehicle for growth-oriented strategies that do not compromise on quality.

• Fund Family: Nationwide
• Category: Large Blend
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: NWAVX
• Share Class: Class R6
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

NWAVX had a total return of 3.30% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.84%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
NWAVX	Class R6	0.49%
NWAYX	Eagle Class	0.59%
NWAWX	Institutional Service Class	0.74%
NWAUX	Class A	0.89%

Top 10 Holdings

49.39% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation	XOM	6.43%
Philip Morris International Inc.	PM	6.27%
Altria Group, Inc.	MO	6.25%
AT&T Inc.	T	5.32%
Verizon Communications Inc.	VZ	5.26%
The Allstate Corporation	ALL	4.34%
The Cigna Group	CI	4.29%
The Progressive Corporation	PGR	4.07%
American Water Works Company, Inc.	AWK	3.58%
The Coca-Cola Company	KO	3.58%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 16, 2026	$0.06494	Sep 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026	$0.06947	Jun 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026	$0.11971	Mar 19, 2026
Dec 18, 2025	$0.50676	Dec 19, 2025
Sep 8, 2025	$0.06779	Sep 9, 2025
Jun 9, 2025	$0.06737	Jun 10, 2025

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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