Nationwide Bailard Technology M (NWHQX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
37.72
+0.19 (0.51%)
At close: Jul 8, 2026
Fund Assets230.93M
Expense Ratio0.68%
Min. Investment$5,000
Turnover22.09%
Dividend (ttm)3.72
Dividend Yield9.92%
Dividend Growth-4.06%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 18, 2025
Previous Close37.53
YTD Return18.62%
1-Year Return25.82%
5-Year Return88.69%
52-Week Low26.92
52-Week High39.76
Beta (5Y)1.09
Holdings42
Inception DateMay 30, 2001

About NWHQX

The Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science Fund Class M is an open-end mutual fund with a primary focus on long-term capital appreciation by investing in innovative technology and science companies. Managed by Nationwide, the fund targets businesses poised for technological advancement and future growth, primarily within sectors such as information technology, semiconductors, software, communications, and consumer discretionary. The portfolio is concentrated, with the top ten holdings comprising over half of total assets and featuring leading companies like NVIDIA, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Amazon. The fund predominantly invests in giant and large-cap firms, but also includes medium and small-cap exposures, offering diversified access to the global technology landscape. Its investment approach emphasizes high-growth, high-tech industries both in the U.S. and internationally, catering to investors seeking participation in the evolution of technological innovation. The fund is suitable for those aiming to capture the potential of the technology sector as a driver of modern economic transformation.

Fund Family Nationwide
Category Technology
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol NWHQX
Share Class Class M
Index S&P North American Technology Sector TR

Performance

NWHQX had a total return of 25.82% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.95%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
NWHTXClass R60.68%
NWHUXInstitutional Service Class0.83%
NWHOXClass A1.00%

Top 10 Holdings

54.25% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
NVIDIA CorporationNVDA11.23%
Microsoft CorporationMSFT6.46%
Micron Technology, Inc.MU6.05%
Meta Platforms, Inc.META5.60%
Lam Research CorporationLRCX4.82%
Apple Inc.AAPL4.56%
KLA CorporationKLAC4.18%
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.PANW3.99%
Amazon.com, Inc.AMZN3.71%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company LimitedTSM3.64%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 18, 2025$3.72312Dec 19, 2025
Dec 19, 2024$3.88077Dec 20, 2024
Dec 20, 2023$1.74347Dec 21, 2023
Dec 21, 2022$1.98341Dec 22, 2022
Dec 21, 2021$5.42879Dec 22, 2021
Dec 21, 2020$3.55388Dec 22, 2020
Full Dividend History