Nuveen Flexible Income Fund Class I (NWQIX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
20.06
+0.03 (0.15%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
Fund Assets866.63M
Expense Ratio0.71%
Min. Investment$100,000
Turnover27.00%
Dividend (ttm)1.12
Dividend Yield5.58%
Dividend Growth15.44%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 27, 2026
Previous Close20.03
YTD Return2.26%
1-Year Return13.09%
5-Year Return18.50%
52-Week Low17.11
52-Week High20.06
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings179
Inception DateDec 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.

Fund Family Nuveen
Category Multisector Bond
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol NWQIX
Share Class Class I
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

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%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
NQWFXClass R60.65%
NWQAXClass A0.96%
NWQCXClass C1.71%

Top 10 Holdings

18.28% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Fixed Income Clearing Corp Repon/a3.30%
Vistra Corp 8%VST.V8 PERP 144A2.44%
Citigroup Inc. 6.63%C.V6.625 PERP1.68%
Energy Transfer LP 8%ET.V8 05.15.541.65%
Wells Fargo & Co 7 1/2 % Non Cum Perp Conv Pfd Shs -A- Series -L-WFC.7.5 PERP L1.61%
State Str Navigator Secs Lending Trn/a1.60%
Seagate Data Storage Technology Pte. Ltd. 9.63%STX.9.625 12.01.32 144a1.55%
Columbia Pipelines Operating Co. LLC 6.54%CPGX.6.544 11.15.53 144A1.51%
NRG Energy, Inc. 10.25%NRG.V10.25 PERP 144A1.50%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 7.5%GS.V7.5 PERP W1.43%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Feb 27, 2026$0.084Mar 2, 2026
Jan 30, 2026$0.084Feb 2, 2026
Dec 31, 2025$0.084Dec 31, 2025
Dec 30, 2025$0.1112Dec 31, 2025
Nov 28, 2025$0.084Dec 1, 2025
Oct 31, 2025$0.084Nov 3, 2025
Full Dividend History