Nuveen Flexible Income Fund Class I (NWQIX)
| Fund Assets | 866.63M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.71% |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Turnover | 27.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.12 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.58% |
| Dividend Growth | 15.44% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 20.03 |
| YTD Return | 2.26% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.09% |
| 5-Year Return | 18.50% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.11 |
| 52-Week High | 20.06 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 179 |
| Inception Date | Dec 9, 2009 |
About NWQIX
Nuveen Flexible Income Fund Class I is a mutual fund designed to deliver current income and capital appreciation. Classified within the multisector bond category, this institutional share class primarily invests in corporate securities across the capital structure, including both investment-grade and high-yield bonds, as well as other fixed income instruments. The fund actively allocates assets based on relative value and risk, leveraging in-depth credit research and security selection to identify opportunities for income generation and risk-adjusted growth. Typically, at least 80% of its net assets are invested in fixed income securities, with holdings diversified across multiple issuers and sectors such as financials, industrials, and utilities. The fund's portfolio reflects a medium credit quality profile with moderate interest rate sensitivity, aiming for a balanced approach to yield and risk. Nuveen Flexible Income Fund Class I appeals to investors seeking exposure to a broad array of credit markets within a single vehicle, and its flexible investment mandate allows for dynamic shifts in response to evolving credit cycles and market conditions. With its focus on consistent income and prudent risk management, the fund plays a significant role in diversified fixed income portfolios for institutional and high-net-worth clients.
Performance
NWQIX had a total return of 13.09% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.43%.
Top 10 Holdings
18.28% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Income Clearing Corp Repo | n/a | 3.30% |
| Vistra Corp 8% | VST.V8 PERP 144A | 2.44% |
| Citigroup Inc. 6.63% | C.V6.625 PERP | 1.68% |
| Energy Transfer LP 8% | ET.V8 05.15.54 | 1.65% |
| Wells Fargo & Co 7 1/2 % Non Cum Perp Conv Pfd Shs -A- Series -L- | WFC.7.5 PERP L | 1.61% |
| State Str Navigator Secs Lending Tr | n/a | 1.60% |
| Seagate Data Storage Technology Pte. Ltd. 9.63% | STX.9.625 12.01.32 144a | 1.55% |
| Columbia Pipelines Operating Co. LLC 6.54% | CPGX.6.544 11.15.53 144A | 1.51% |
| NRG Energy, Inc. 10.25% | NRG.V10.25 PERP 144A | 1.50% |
| Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 7.5% | GS.V7.5 PERP W | 1.43% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.084 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.084 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.084 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.1112 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.084 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.084 | Nov 3, 2025 |