Nationwide Geneva Small Cap Growth Fund Class A (NWHZX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
75.66
-1.12 (-1.46%)
Jul 9, 2026, 8:07 AM EST
Fund Assets995.34M
Expense Ratio1.19%
Min. Investment$2,000
Turnover27.09%
Dividend (ttm)2.02
Dividend Yield2.48%
Dividend Growth-29.25%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 18, 2025
Previous Close76.78
YTD Return5.79%
1-Year Return2.10%
5-Year Return1.10%
52-Week Low67.53
52-Week High79.19
Beta (5Y)1.09
Holdings10
Inception DateJun 12, 2009

About NWHZX

The Nationwide Geneva Small Cap Growth Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in the common stocks of small-cap U.S. companies. The fund’s portfolio is diversified across various sectors, with a concentration in industries such as industrials, technology, financial services, and consumer cyclicals. Its investment strategy emphasizes companies that the management team and subadvisor believe demonstrate above-average growth potential relative to their peers, typically those within the market capitalization range representative of small-cap equities. The fund maintains at least 80% of its net assets in small-cap stocks, making it a relevant instrument for investors seeking exposure to the growth opportunities offered by smaller, emerging companies. The fund’s holdings are selectively managed, with a significant portion of assets often allocated to the top ten positions, reflecting a conviction-driven approach. With total assets exceeding $1.6 billion, the Nationwide Geneva Small Cap Growth Fund Class A plays a notable role in the small-cap growth segment, serving individuals and institutions aiming to diversify their portfolios beyond large-cap or value-oriented strategies.

Fund Family Nationwide
Category Small Growth
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol NWHZX
Share Class Class A
Index Russell 2000 Growth TR

Performance

NWHZX had a total return of 2.10% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.60%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FECGXFidelityFidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund0.05%
FCIGXFidelityFidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth I0.92%
FCPGXFidelityFidelity Small Cap Growth Fund0.88%
FCTGXFidelityFidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth M1.42%
FCCGXFidelityFidelity Small Cap Growth Fund1.92%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
NWKCXClass R60.82%
NWKDXInstitutional Service Class0.96%

Top Holdings

40.67% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
AAON, Inc.AAON5.14%
RBC Bearings IncorporatedRBC4.86%
ESCO Technologies Inc.ESE4.76%
Construction Partners, Inc.ROAD4.42%
Onto Innovation Inc.ONTO4.36%
Texas Roadhouse, Inc.TXRH3.77%
Novanta Inc.NOVT3.56%
Globus Medical, Inc.GMED3.47%
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.MTSI3.28%
Balchem CorporationBCPC3.05%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 18, 2025$2.01639Dec 19, 2025
Dec 19, 2024$2.85018Dec 20, 2024
Dec 20, 2023$0.55759Dec 21, 2023
Dec 21, 2022$1.18703Dec 22, 2022
Dec 21, 2021$7.52681Dec 22, 2021
Dec 21, 2020$0.38753Dec 22, 2020
Full Dividend History