About TCBPX
Nuveen Core Plus Bond Fund A is an open-end mutual fund specializing in fixed-income investments, primarily designed to seek total return with an emphasis on current income. At least 80% of its assets are invested in a diversified portfolio of bonds, including investment-grade government, corporate, agency, and mortgage-backed securities, with the flexibility to allocate up to 30% to higher-yield, non-benchmark instruments in pursuit of risk-adjusted returns. The fund’s duration is managed relative to the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, situating it in the intermediate core-plus bond category. Its diversified holdings emphasize U.S. Treasury securities and agency mortgage-backed bonds, but also allow exposure to select credit and structured income opportunities. Managed by Nuveen and backed by the resources of TIAA-CREF, the fund aims to appeal to investors seeking portfolio stability, steady income, and moderate exposure to diversified fixed-income markets. With a monthly distribution schedule and an established track record since its 2006 inception, the fund plays a pivotal role as a core fixed-income holding within diversified investment portfolios.
Fund Family Nuveen
Category Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol TCBPX
Share Class Class A
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
TCBPX had a total return of -1.66% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 3.11%.
