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
NWHQX had a total return of 25.48% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 18.78%.
