DIAX (Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.22 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — Near Median

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DIAX Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund DIAX
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Price $15.93
GF Value $17.12
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What is Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund DIAX 38 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.22 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 8.04. GuruFocus rates DIAX with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.12. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.22.


The historical rank and industry rank for Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

DIAX' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.83   Med: 8.04   Max: 12.28
Current: 8.22


During the past 9 years, Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's highest Yield on Cost was 12.28. The lowest was 5.83. And the median was 8.04.


DIAX's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 6.465 vs DIAX: 8.22

Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund  (NYSE:DIAX) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation

Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.


Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


DIAX vs INV, NMCO, NML: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation

Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.

Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.22 mean?
Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund (DIAX) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.22 as of Jul. 18, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.04. Over the past decade, Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.83 to 12.28.
Is Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.22 is near median its 10-year median of 8.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.83 to a high of 12.28. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.47. Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's value of 8.22 is 27.1% above this industry median. Overall, Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to INV and NMCO?
Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.22 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.47. Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's value of 8.22 is 27.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.83 to 12.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.04 vs. the industry median of 6.47, Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Asset Management company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Asset Management companies is 6.47, based on 1,114 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.22 is 27.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund stock overvalued right now?
Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund (DIAX) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.22. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.12, compared to a current price of $15.93 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.04 and 27.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.47. Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund (DIAX), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.22 as of Jul. 18, 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 Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund (DIAX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $15.93 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.12.

Key valuation signals for DIAX:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.22 (near median its 10-year median of 8.04)
  • GF Value™: $17.12 vs. price of $15.93 (7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.1% above the Asset Management median

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


Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund Business Description

Address 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek attractive total return with less volatility than the S&P 500 Index.
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