NWCPX : Nationwide Core Plus Bond Fund Class A

Fund Summary

The investment seeks maximum long-term total return, consistent with reasonable risk to principal. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities. For purposes of this policy, the term "fixed-income securities" means bonds, notes, debentures, preferred stock, convertible securities and other instruments that have debt-like characteristics. The fund generally invests at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified mix of fixed-income securities that are considered, at the time of their purchase, to be investment grade. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets, at the time of their purchase, in high-yield bonds.