Nuveen Short Term Bond Index Fund Premier Class (TPSHX)
| Fund Assets | 2.50B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.24% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 55.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.03% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.34% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.68 |
| YTD Return | 0.22% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.99% |
| 5-Year Return | 9.33% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.20 |
| 52-Week High | 9.68 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1077 |
| Inception Date | Aug 7, 2015 |
About TPSHX
Nuveen Short Term Bond Index Fund is an open‑end mutual fund that tracks the performance of the short‑term U.S. investment‑grade bond market. It seeks total return primarily from current income by investing at least a substantial majority of assets in high‑quality debt, including U.S. Treasuries, agency securities, and investment‑grade corporate bonds with short maturities. The portfolio is built using an index‑sampling approach to closely match the characteristics of its benchmark while maintaining broad diversification across issuers and sectors. With limited interest‑rate sensitivity typical of short‑duration strategies, the fund aims to provide a steadier return profile relative to longer‑maturity bond funds. It plays a role as a core short‑term fixed‑income holding for investors seeking exposure to high‑quality bonds, cash‑flow consistency through regular distributions, and a potential ballast against equity volatility within multi‑asset portfolios. The strategy emphasizes cost efficiency and systematic implementation, offering transparent exposure to a well‑defined segment of the U.S. bond market while focusing on liquidity and credit quality.
Performance
TPSHX had a total return of 4.99% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.85%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBNTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class M | 0.51% |
| FBNAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class A | 0.50% |
| FBNIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class I | 0.30% |
| FANCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class C | 1.36% |
| FIKTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund - Class Z | 0.25% |
Top 10 Holdings
33.88% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Notes 3.875% | T.3.875 06.15.28 | 4.11% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.125% | T.4.125 11.15.27 | 4.04% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.5% | T.4.5 05.15.27 | 3.60% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.375% | T.3.375 09.15.28 | 3.40% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 01.15.28 | 3.36% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.5% | T.3.5 11.15.28 | 3.24% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.625% | T.3.625 08.15.28 | 3.20% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.75% | T.3.75 08.15.27 | 3.08% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.25% | T.4.25 02.15.28 | 3.00% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.5% | T.3.5 10.15.28 | 2.84% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03147 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03167 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03112 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0321 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03176 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03281 | Sep 2, 2025 |