Nuveen Short Term Bond Index Retire (TESHX)
| Fund Assets | 2.46B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.33% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 55.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.08% |
| Dividend Growth | 9.13% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.67 |
| YTD Return | 1.77% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.78% |
| 5-Year Return | 4.51% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.58 |
| 52-Week High | 9.74 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1164 |
| Inception Date | Aug 7, 2015 |
About TESHX
Nuveen Short Term Bond Index Fund Retirement Class is an open‑end mutual fund designed to track the performance of a short‑maturity, investment‑grade bond benchmark. The fund seeks total return by holding U.S. dollar‑denominated bonds with limited interest‑rate sensitivity, emphasizing 1–3 year government and high‑quality corporate issues to mirror its index profile. According to the sponsor, it uses a sampling approach to closely match benchmark characteristics rather than owning every constituent, supporting efficient implementation across a broad bond universe. The portfolio’s core exposures center on U.S. Treasuries and investment‑grade credits, aiming to provide ballast within multi‑asset allocations and a conservative fixed income sleeve for investors prioritizing capital stability and liquidity over higher yield. Independent fund data providers classify it within the short‑term bond category, reflecting its effective duration in the lower range of the fixed income spectrum and its focus on credit quality. By delivering indexed access to short‑duration bonds with a transparent, rules‑based process and competitive fees, the fund plays a foundational role in cash management bridges, liability‑aware strategies, and risk‑controlled core bond allocations.
Performance
TESHX had a total return of 2.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.36%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
32.78% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes 4.125% | T.4.125 11.15.27 | 4.24% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.5% | T.4.5 05.15.27 | 3.79% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 01.15.28 | 3.53% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.75% | T.3.75 08.15.27 | 3.24% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 02.15.28 | 3.16% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 06.15.28 | 3.11% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.375% | T.4.375 08.15.26 | 3.02% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 03.15.28 | 2.97% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.625% | T.4.625 11.15.26 | 2.86% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.375% | T.4.375 07.15.27 | 2.86% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03268 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03212 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03308 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03257 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03357 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.03132 | Mar 3, 2025 |