Nationwide Multi-Cap Portfolio (0P0001F1DQ)

Overview

The fund aims to outpace the performance of the U.S. stock market over a complete market cycle by carefully strategizing its investment approach. It benchmarks its success against the Russell 3000® Index, which aggregates the 3,000 largest U.S. companies by market capitalization and encompasses a broad spectrum of businesses and capital sizes across the United States. This index is curated by the Frank Russell Company, ensuring a comprehensive representation of the U.S. equity market. By aiming to exceed the Russell 3000® Index's performance, the fund seeks to offer an attractive investment opportunity for those looking to potentially gain from the U.S. stock market's overall movements and trends.

Products and Services

The fund is composed of distinct segments, or "sleeves," each managed by different sub-advisers who operate independently. This multi-manager approach allows for a diversified investment strategy, aiming to enhance the fund's ability to outperform its benchmark index. Below are the primary components of the fund's products and services:

• US Stock Market Investment

  - The fund's primary focus is to offer investors exposure to the U.S. stock market, leveraging the expertise of multiple sub-advisers to potentially enhance returns beyond the Russell 3000® Index. This is achieved through a diversified portfolio that captures a wide range of U.S. companies in various industries and capitalization sizes, reflecting the breadth and depth of the American economy.

• Diversified Investment Approach

  - By dividing the fund into four sleeves, each managed by a different sub-adviser, the fund employs a diversified investment strategy. This approach enables the fund to mitigate risk by not relying on a single investment philosophy or market outlook. Each sub-adviser is selected for their expertise in different areas of the U.S. stock market, contributing to a holistic and nuanced investment strategy.

• Expert Sub-Advisers

  - The selection of sub-advisers is a critical element of the fund's strategy. Each sub-adviser brings a unique perspective, investment style, and strategy to the table, acting independently to manage their portion of the fund's assets. This independence ensures that the fund can benefit from a variety of investment approaches, potentially leading to superior performance relative to the broader market.