JGH (Nuveen Global Highome Fund) Beta: -0.2132 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


JGH Nuveen Global High Income Fund JGH
46 GF Score
Price $12.65
GF Value $8.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Nuveen Global Highome Fund Beta?

Nuveen Global Highome Fund JGH 46 Beta is -0.2132 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates JGH with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), Nuveen Global Highome Fund's Beta is -0.2132.


Nuveen Global Highome Fund  (NYSE:JGH) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)


Nuveen Global Highome Fund Beta Related Terms


Nuveen Global Highome Fund Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nuveen Global Highome Fund's Beta can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Nuveen Global Highome Fund Beta Chart

Nuveen Global Highome Fund Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.99 0.96 0.81 0.85 0.65

Nuveen Global Highome Fund Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beta Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.81 0.77 0.85 0.81 0.65

JGH vs SSSS, HFRO, HIX: Beta Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Nuveen Global Highome Fund's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Nuveen Global Highome Fund Beta vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Nuveen Global Highome Fund's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nuveen Global Highome Fund's Beta falls into.


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Nuveen Global Highome Fund Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of -0.2132 mean?
Nuveen Global Highome Fund (JGH) has a Beta of -0.2132 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Nuveen Global Highome Fund and its competitors.
Is Nuveen Global Highome Fund's Beta too high?
Nuveen Global Highome Fund's current Beta is -0.2132. Overall, Nuveen Global Highome Fund has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nuveen Global Highome Fund's Beta compare to SSSS and HFRO?
Nuveen Global Highome Fund's Beta of -0.2132 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for an Asset Management company?
A good Beta depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Nuveen Global Highome Fund and its competitors. Nuveen Global Highome Fund's current Beta is -0.2132. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nuveen Global Highome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuveen Global Highome Fund (JGH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.85, compared to a current price of $12.65 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.2132. Nuveen Global Highome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nuveen Global Highome Fund (JGH), the current Beta is -0.2132 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Nuveen Global Highome Fund (JGH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuveen Global Highome Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.65 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.85. GuruFocus considers Nuveen Global Highome Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JGH:

  • Beta: -0.2132
  • GF Value™: $8.85 vs. price of $12.65 (42.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the JGH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nuveen Global Highome Fund Business Description

Address 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Nuveen Global High Income Fund operates as a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide a high level of current income. The Fund's securities include U.S. high-yield bonds; non-U.S. high-yield bonds from developed and emerging markets; and other income-producing investments such as preferred and convertible securities.
46GF Score

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