Nationwide Destination 2045 Instl Svc (NWNSX)

Fund Assets	159.36M
Expense Ratio	0.722%
Min. Investment	$50,000
Turnover	46.67%
Dividend (ttm)	0.44
Dividend Yield	4.00%
Dividend Growth	61.42%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jun 24, 2026

Previous Close	11.07
YTD Return	11.28%
1-Year Return	14.88%
5-Year Return	46.73%
52-Week Low	9.57
52-Week High	11.36
Beta (5Y)	0.96
Holdings	14
Inception Date	Aug 29, 2007

About NWNSX

The Nationwide Destination 2045 Institutional Service Fund is a target-date mutual fund designed for individuals planning to retire around the year 2045. As a target-date fund, its core purpose is to provide a diversified investment solution that automatically adjusts its asset allocation over time—gradually shifting from a heavier emphasis on equities to a more conservative blend as the retirement date nears. This fund invests in a professionally selected mix of underlying funds, giving investors exposure to U.S. and international equities, fixed income, and other asset classes. Key holdings include large blend equity strategies, international equity, mid- and small-cap equities, and bond portfolios, all structured to manage risk and return over a long investment horizon. The fund is intended for institutional investors and features a competitive expense ratio. It plays a significant role in retirement planning by simplifying the investment process and helping participants maintain an age-appropriate risk profile as they approach retirement. With assets exceeding $170 million, the fund exemplifies the growing importance of target-date solutions in employer-sponsored retirement plans and long-term investment strategies.

• Fund Family: Nationwide
• Category: Target-Date 2045
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: NWNSX
• Share Class: Institutional Service Class
• Index: S&P Target Date To 2045 TR

Performance

NWNSX had a total return of 14.88% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.88%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
NWNIX	Class R6	0.47%
NWNAX	Class A	0.97%
NWNBX	Class R	1.22%

Top 10 Holdings

99.19% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Nationwide Fundamental All Cap Equity R6	NWFACR6	26.21%
Nationwide International Index R6	GIXIX	11.82%
Nationwide Bond Portfolio R6	NWBDPR6	11.64%
Nationwide U.S. 130/30 Equity R6	NW130R6	10.94%
Nationwide Large Cap Equity Portfolio	NWLACEQ	10.85%
Nationwide International Equity Port R6	NWINTEQ	9.86%
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF	IEMG	8.50%
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF	IVV	5.16%
Nationwide Small Cap Index R6	GMRIX	2.84%
Nationwide Strategic Income R6	NWXGX	1.37%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jun 24, 2026	$0.02865	Jun 25, 2026
Mar 25, 2026	$0.0044	Mar 26, 2026
Dec 23, 2025	$0.9387	Dec 24, 2025
Sep 11, 2025	$0.01919	Sep 12, 2025
Jun 12, 2025	$0.02822	Jun 13, 2025
Dec 23, 2024	$1.40984	Dec 24, 2024

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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