Nuveen Core Bond Fund Premier Class (TIDPX)

Overview

The company's primary focus is on investing a significant portion of its assets, specifically at least 80%, in a wide variety of bonds and fixed-income securities. This broad investment strategy encompasses an array of investment-grade bonds and other fixed-income securities, aiming to offer investors diversified exposure to the fixed-income market. The fund's approach is designed to capitalize on the benefits of fixed-income investments, such as potential income generation and risk reduction, through a well-rounded portfolio that includes U.S. government securities, corporate bonds, and more specialized securities such as mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities.

Products and Services

• Investment-Grade Bonds:

  Focuses on bonds that are rated as having a lower risk of default by credit rating agencies, aiming to provide stable and reliable returns to investors by primarily investing in high-quality issuances such as those from reputable corporations and governments.

• U.S. Government Securities:

  Invests in securities issued by the United States government, considered among the safest investments due to the government's backing. These can include Treasury bonds, notes, and bills, offering a range of maturities and risk levels.

• Corporate Bonds:

  Includes investments in debt securities issued by corporations. These bonds often offer higher yields than government securities, in exchange for a higher level of risk, depending on the issuing company's creditworthiness.

• Mortgage-Backed and Asset-Backed Securities:

  Focuses on securities backed by a pool of mortgage or other financial assets. These can provide regular income streams and are subject to both payment risk and market risk, offering a different risk-return profile compared to other fixed-income instruments.

• Convertible and Preferred Securities:

  Invests in securities that offer the potential for income along with the possibility of capital appreciation. Convertibles can be converted into a predetermined number of shares of the issuing company, while preferred securities typically offer fixed dividends.

• Senior Loans and Loan Participations and Assignments:

  Targets investments in senior secured loans and participations or assignments in such loans. These are generally floating rate instruments that are ranked high in the borrower's capital structure, potentially offering higher yields and a measure of security in the event of default.

• Non-Investment-Grade Securities:

  The fund may also allocate a portion of its assets to fixed-income securities of non-investment-grade quality, often referred to as "high-yield" or "junk" bonds. These offer higher potential yields but come with a higher risk of default, aiming to enhance the fund's return potential.