Nationwide Fund Class A (NWFAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.74B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.88% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 83.61% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 7.22 |
| Dividend Yield | 25.81% |
| Dividend Growth | 116.75% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 27.18 |
| YTD Return | -8.71% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.78% |
| 5-Year Return | 51.74% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.38 |
| 52-Week High | 36.66 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 56 |
| Inception Date | May 11, 1998 |
About NWFAX
Nationwide Fund Class A is a large blend mutual fund designed to achieve total return through a flexible combination of capital appreciation and current income. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks, with a focus on large-capitalization companies that demonstrate prospects for both growth and income. Its investment approach employs rigorous fundamental research, using a bottom-up selection process to identify securities with above-average potential for total return. This strategy results in broad exposure across various industries, including significant allocations to technology, consumer cyclical, communication services, and financial sectors. As a result, the fund closely mirrors the overall U.S. stock market profile while seeking opportunities for yield and capital growth. Nationwide Fund Class A is notable for its relatively large asset base, quarterly dividend distributions, and a portfolio that is actively managed to balance risk and return within the large blend category.
Performance
NWFAX had a total return of 9.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.76%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| FEQDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Fund - Class C | 1.55% |
| VPMCX | Vanguard | Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 0.38% |
Top 10 Holdings
47.63% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 9.64% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.69% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 5.69% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 5.44% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 5.12% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 4.71% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.93% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 2.60% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.47% |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | XOM | 2.34% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | $0.04892 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $7.13641 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | $0.01689 | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.02084 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.01197 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $3.29507 | Dec 20, 2024 |