Nuveen Short Term Bond Index R6 (TNSHX)
| Fund Assets | 2.46B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% |
| Min. Investment | $10,000,000 |
| Turnover | 55.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.33% |
| Dividend Growth | 8.65% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.67 |
| YTD Return | 1.83% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.95% |
| 5-Year Return | 5.52% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.58 |
| 52-Week High | 9.74 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.04 |
| Holdings | 1164 |
| Inception Date | Aug 7, 2015 |
About TNSHX
Nuveen Short Term Bond Index Fund R6 is an open-end mutual fund designed to track the performance of the short-term U.S. investment‑grade bond market. It seeks total return by investing primarily in a diversified mix of government and high-quality corporate debt with maturities concentrated in the one‑to‑three‑year range, aligning its portfolio with the Bloomberg U.S. 1–3 Year Government/Credit Bond Index through an index‑sampling approach. The fund emphasizes interest rate risk control and liquidity by focusing on shorter duration securities, which are typically less sensitive to rate fluctuations than intermediate- or long‑duration bonds. It distributes income monthly and holds a broad number of positions to mirror the index’s characteristics and sector exposures across Treasuries, agencies, and investment‑grade corporates. Within the fixed income landscape, Nuveen Short Term Bond Index Fund R6 serves as a core short-duration allocation for investors seeking efficient exposure to high‑quality bonds, systematic index methodology, and transparent risk characteristics associated with the short end of the curve.
Performance
TNSHX had a total return of 2.95% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.60%.
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 | $0.03472 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0341 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03511 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03455 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.03561 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.03319 | Mar 3, 2025 |