Nuveen Flexible Income I (NWQIX)

Fund Assets	869.14M
Expense Ratio	0.71%
Min. Investment	$100,000
Turnover	27.00%
Dividend (ttm)	1.07
Dividend Yield	5.31%
Dividend Growth	2.32%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 31, 2026

Previous Close	20.23
YTD Return	5.29%
1-Year Return	10.41%
5-Year Return	17.78%
52-Week Low	19.26
52-Week High	20.39
Beta (5Y)	0.45
Holdings	187
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.

• Fund Family: Nuveen
• Category: Multisector Bond
• Performance Rating: High
• 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 10.41% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.78%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
NQWFX	Class R6	0.65%
NWQAX	Class A	0.96%
NWQCX	Class C	1.71%

Top 10 Holdings

22.43% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Fixed Income Clearing Corp Repo	n/a	6.50%
State Str Navigator Secs Lending Tr	n/a	3.43%
Vistra Corp 8%	VST.V8 PERP 144A	2.33%
Citigroup Inc. 6.63%	C.V6.625 PERP	1.63%
Energy Transfer LP 8%	ET.V8 05.15.54	1.59%
Wells Fargo & Co 7 1/2 % Non Cum Perp Conv Pfd Shs -A- Series -L-	WFC.7.5 PERP L	1.49%
NRG Energy, Inc. 10.25%	NRG.V10.25 PERP 144A	1.43%
Columbia Pipelines Operating Co. LLC 6.54%	CPGX.6.544 11.15.53 144A	1.38%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 7.5%	GS.V7.5 PERP W	1.37%
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc. 7.8%	LIBMUT.7.8 03.15.37 144A	1.29%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 31, 2026	$0.0895	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.084	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.084	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.084	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.084	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.084	Apr 1, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Financial Modeling Prep, and more

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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