Effective June 26, 2009 the Nuveen Rittenhouse Growth Fund was merged into the Nuveen Santa Barbara Dividend Growth Fund. For information on the merger, please see the Fund’s prospectus.



Investment Strategy

The Fund seeks to provide an attractive total return comprised of dividends and long-term capital appreciation by focusing on mid- to large-capitalization companies that have the potential for high dividend income and dividend growth.

Who should invest

For investors who are seeking:
  • Long-term total return potential from a growth-oriented investment strategy.
  • Exposure to dividend paying stocks.
  • To meet long-term financial goals.

Fund Basics: A Shares

Select Share Class: A | B | C | I | R3
Fund SymbolNSBAX
Fund Cusip67065W662
Inception Date3/28/2006
Latest NAV as of 11/19/2009$20.33

A Word On Risk

An investment in the Fund is subject to market risk or the risk that stocks in the portfolio will decline in response to such factors as adverse company news or industry developments or a general economic decline. The Fund’s potential investment in foreign securities involve risks not typically associated with domestic investments such as adverse political, currency, economic, social or regulatory developments in a country including excessive taxation, lack of liquidity, and differing legal or accounting standards. The Fund’s focus on dividend paying securities presents credit risk and the risks of greater exposure to certain economic sectors rather than the broad equity market. As with any mutual fund, possible loss of principal is also a risk.

Investment Style

Portfolio Manager

James R. Boothe, CFA, Portfolio Manager joined Santa Barbara Asset Management in 2002 with over 20 years of investment management experience. He was a portfolio manager with USAA Investment Management. Prior to that Mr. Boothe was a portfolio manager / analyst at San Juan Asset Management. He has a BBA from Kent State University and a MBA in finance from Loyola Marymount University. Mr. Boothe has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Investment Spectrum

Effective May 1, 2008 Class B shares are only issued upon exchange of Class B shares from another Nuveen Fund or for purposes of dividend reinvestment. Effective December 31, 2008 the reinstatement privilege for Class B shares will no longer be available. Effective May 1, 2008, Class R shares were renamed Class I shares. See the Fund's prospectus for more information.