Nationwide Destination 2045 Instl Svc (NWNSX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
10.94
-0.03 (-0.27%)
At close: Jul 8, 2026
Fund Assets159.36M
Expense Ratio0.72%
Min. Investment$50,000
Turnover46.67%
Dividend (ttm)0.99
Dividend Yield9.03%
Dividend Growth-32.05%
Payout FrequencyQuarterly
Ex-Dividend DateJun 24, 2026
Previous Close10.97
YTD Return9.58%
1-Year Return19.42%
5-Year Return45.61%
52-Week Low9.57
52-Week High11.09
Beta (5Y)0.96
Holdings15
Inception DateAug 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 19.42% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.90%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
NWNIXClass R60.47%
NWNAXClass A0.97%
NWNBXClass R1.22%

Top 10 Holdings

98.09% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Nationwide Fundamental All Cap Equity R6NWFACR626.53%
Nationwide International Index R6GIXIX11.59%
Nationwide Large Cap Equity PortfolioNWLACEQ11.29%
Nationwide U.S. 130/30 Equity R6NW130R611.24%
Nationwide Bond Portfolio R6NWBDPR610.96%
Nationwide International Equity Port R6NWINTEQ9.71%
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETFIEMG8.66%
iShares Core S&P 500 ETFIVV3.29%
Nationwide Small Cap Index R6GMRIX3.00%
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETFJEPI1.80%
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Dividend History

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