Investment objective & strategy
As of April 30, 2025 · prospectusObjective. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide above average current income and long-term capital appreciation.
Strategy. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of the sum of its net assets and the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in income-producing common stocks of publicly traded companies engaged in the real estate industry. These companies derive at least 50% of their revenues or profits from the ownership, construction, management, financing or sale of real estate, or have at least 50% of the fair market value of their assets invested in real estate. The Funds sub-adviser will select companies that it believes exhibit strong management teams, a strong competitive position, above average growth in revenues and a sound balance sheet. These companies may be of any market capitalization, including small- and mid-capitalization companies. The … Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of the sum of its net assets and the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in income-producing common stocks of publicly traded companies engaged in the real estate industry. These companies derive at least 50% of their revenues or profits from the ownership, construction, management, financing or sale of real estate, or have at least 50% of the fair market value of their assets invested in real estate. The Funds sub-adviser will select companies that it believes exhibit strong management teams, a strong competitive position, above average growth in revenues and a sound balance sheet. These companies may be of any market capitalization, including small- and mid-capitalization companies. The sub-adviser will generally sell a stock if the stock hits its price target, the companys fundamentals or competitive position significantly deteriorate, or if a better alternative exists in the marketplace. A majority of the Funds total assets will be invested in real estate investment trusts ( REITs ). REITs are publicly traded corporations or trusts that invest in residential or commercial real estate. REITs generally can be divided into the following three types: Equity REITs, which invest the majority of their assets directly in real property and derive their income primarily from rents and capital gains or real estate appreciation. Mortgage REITs, which invest the majority of their assets in real estate mortgage loans and derive their income primarily from interest payments. Hybrid REITs, which combine the characteristics of equity REITs and mortgage REITs. The Fund expects to emphasize investments in equity REITs, although it may invest in all three kinds of REITs. The Fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers. In addition, the Fund may invest up to 25% of its assets, collectively, in non-dollar denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers and in dollar-denominated equity securities of non-U.S. issuers that are either listed on a U.S. stock exchange or represented by depositary receipts that may or may not be sponsored by a domestic bank. Up to 15% of the Funds total assets may be invested in equity securities of emerging market issuers. The Fund may utilize derivatives, including options, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and forward foreign currency exchange contracts. The Fund may use these derivatives to manage market or business risk, enhance the Funds return, or hedge against adverse movements in currency exchange rates.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELLTOWER INC | — | $79.36M | 10.61% |
| PROLOGIS INC REIT | — | $62.53M | 8.36% |
| EQUINIX INC | — | $49.49M | 6.62% |
| DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC | — | $39.46M | 5.28% |
| SIMON PROPERTY | — | $29.71M | 3.97% |
| VENTAS INC REIT | — | $25.63M | 3.43% |
| AMERICAN TOWER CORP | — | $20.66M | 2.76% |
| IRON MOUNTAIN INC | — | $20.23M | 2.71% |
| PUBLIC STORAGE | — | $19.38M | 2.59% |
| EASTGROUP PROP | — | $17.36M | 2.32% |
Portfolio moves
Dec 31, 2025 → Mar 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Real Estate Securities Select Fund · TIREX, TCREX, TRRSX, TRRPX, TIRHX | 87% | 0.50% |
| Nuveen Life Real Estate Securities Select Fund · TLRSX | 86% | 0.57% |
| THRIVENT REAL ESTATE SECURITIES PORTFOLIO | 72% | 0.89% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC | Adviser |
| Nuveen Asset Management, LLC | Sub-adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of April 30, 2025, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2025, before tax and after fund expenses. Computed by compounding the twelve monthly total returns the fund reported in its SEC N-PORT filings for 2025 (the latest prospectus does not yet chart this year).
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