Investment objective & strategy
As of Feb. 27, 2026 · prospectusObjective. The investment objective of the Fund is growth of capital.
Strategy. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of the sum of its net assets and the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in equity securities of small-capitalization growth companies. Small-capitalization companies are defined as companies that have market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell 2000 Index. The market capitalization range is determined based on the companies in the index as of the last business day of the month in which the index was most recently reconstituted and may be updated to reflect any changes to the index composition and the market capitalization of companies in the index. Growth companies are those that are constituents of at least one of the following … Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of the sum of its net assets and the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in equity securities of small-capitalization growth companies. Small-capitalization companies are defined as companies that have market capitalizations within the market capitalization range of the companies in the Russell 2000 Index. The market capitalization range is determined based on the companies in the index as of the last business day of the month in which the index was most recently reconstituted and may be updated to reflect any changes to the index composition and the market capitalization of companies in the index. Growth companies are those that are constituents of at least one of the following indexes on the last business day of the month in which its most recent reconstitution was completed (as adjusted by changes to an index between reconstitutions): Russell 3000 Growth Index, S&P Composite 1500 Growth Index and MSCI World IMI Growth Index. In selecting stocks, the Funds sub-adviser invests in companies that it believes exhibit the potential for superior growth based on factors such as above-average growth in revenue and earnings, strong competitive position, strong management, and sound financial condition. The Funds 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. 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 options, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and forward foreign currency exchange contracts ( derivatives ). 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 Jan. 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLOOM ENERGY CORP CL A | — | $8.33M | 2.62% |
| FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS INC | — | $7.37M | 2.31% |
| DYCOM INDUSTRIES INC | — | $6.80M | 2.14% |
| CREDO TECHNOLOGY | — | $6.52M | 2.05% |
| AXSOME THERAPEUTICS INC | — | $6.40M | 2.01% |
| HEALTHEQUITY INC | — | $6.27M | 1.97% |
| STEVEN MADDEN LTD | — | $6.27M | 1.97% |
| KRATOS DEFENSE and SEC SOLTN INC | — | $6.24M | 1.96% |
| MODINE MFG CO | — | $6.03M | 1.89% |
| SOLARIS OIL IN-A | — | $5.90M | 1.85% |
Portfolio moves
Oct 31, 2025 → Jan 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 Small/Mid Cap Growth Opportunities Fund · FRSLX, FISGX, FMEFX | 55% | 0.80% |
| Nuveen Small Cap Select Fund · EMGRX, ARSTX, ASEFX | 54% | 0.82% |
| Neuberger Berman Small Cap Growth Fund · NBMIX, NBMOX, NBMVX, NBSMX, NSNAX, NSNCX, NSNRX, NSRSX | 34% | 0.81% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC | Adviser |
| Nuveen Asset Management, LLC | Sub-adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of February 27, 2026, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of January 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2025, before tax and after fund expenses. As reported in the fund's prospectus performance bar chart.
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