Nationwide WCM Focused Small Cap Fund Institutional Service Class (NWGSX)
| Fund Assets | 52.76M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.88% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 5.94 |
| Dividend Yield | 24.89% |
| Dividend Growth | 228.14% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 23.70 |
| YTD Return | 3.15% |
| 1-Year Return | -3.31% |
| 5-Year Return | 16.31% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.81 |
| 52-Week High | 24.75 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 33 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2007 |
About NWGSX
The Nationwide WCM Focused Small Cap Fund Institutional Service Class is a mutual fund designed to provide exposure to U.S. small-cap equities. Its core objective is to invest primarily in stocks of small-cap companies that the fund’s subadvisor identifies as having strong potential for improving earnings growth and attractive valuations. At least 80% of the fund’s net assets are allocated to equity securities of small-cap firms, defined by the capitalization range of the Russell 2000® Index, ensuring targeted exposure within the small-cap segment. Up to 20% of assets may also be invested in foreign securities, offering additional diversification. Featuring a concentrated portfolio structure, the fund typically holds a select number of companies—33 as of the latest data—allowing for more focused positions compared to broader small-cap funds. It maintains an institutional share class, catering to larger investors with a higher minimum investment threshold. The fund plays a notable role in the market by seeking to capture the growth potential inherent in smaller domestically focused firms while leveraging the expertise of active management to identify companies poised for above-average performance. With its blend of growth prospects and valuation discipline, the fund occupies a niche within the small-blend category, serving as a tool for investors who want targeted exposure to rising stars in the U.S. small-cap universe.
Performance
NWGSX had a total return of -3.31% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 16.71%.
Top 10 Holdings
45.84% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Addus HomeCare Corporation | ADUS | 6.18% |
| ePlus inc. | PLUS | 5.47% |
| Verra Mobility Corporation | VRRM | 5.38% |
| Cushman & Wakefield Limited | CWK | 4.62% |
| Element Solutions Inc | ESI | 4.58% |
| ICU Medical, Inc. | ICUI | 4.28% |
| White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. | WTM | 4.01% |
| CASH | n/a | 3.97% |
| Hayward Holdings, Inc. | HAYW | 3.68% |
| Hillman Solutions Corp. | HLMN | 3.67% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $5.94332 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $1.81121 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.58961 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.53496 | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Dec 21, 2021 | $0.66911 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $1.12727 | Dec 19, 2019 |