Nationwide Bailard Technology and Science Fund Institutional Service Class (NWHUX)
| Fund Assets | 178.78M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.01% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 20.38% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.88 |
| Dividend Yield | 11.65% |
| Dividend Growth | 122.59% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 32.76 |
| YTD Return | 11.97% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.46% |
| 5-Year Return | 117.42% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.84 |
| 52-Week High | 36.02 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 41 |
| Inception Date | Apr 3, 2006 |
About NWHUX
The Nationwide Bailard Technology & Science Fund is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in the stocks of technology and science-related companies. Its portfolio is diversified across both U.S. and international markets, targeting firms at the forefront of technological innovation and scientific advancement. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to established companies within the technology and science sectors, but it has the flexibility to invest in other sectors as determined by its subadviser to pursue the fund’s best interests. Notable holdings have included major industry leaders such as NVIDIA, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Amazon, reflecting a large-growth investment style. The fund’s role in the market is to provide investors with concentrated exposure to the fast-evolving tech and science landscape, capturing opportunities driven by innovation across hardware, software, semiconductors, internet, and related industries. Managed with an active approach, the fund aims to identify companies that are poised for future growth due to their leadership and potential for disruptive impact within their respective fields.
Performance
NWHUX had a total return of 11.46% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.32%.
Top 10 Holdings
50.70% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 11.14% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 8.27% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 7.62% |
| Spotify Technology S.A. | SPOT | 4.11% |
| KLA Corporation | KLAC | 4.06% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 3.66% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.52% |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | PANW | 2.92% |
| Intuit Inc. | INTU | 2.74% |
| HubSpot, Inc. | HUBS | 2.67% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | $3.88077 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $1.74347 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $1.98341 | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Dec 21, 2021 | $5.42879 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $3.55388 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Dec 18, 2019 | $1.65968 | Dec 19, 2019 |