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- Nuveen Flagship Ohio Municipal Bond Fund Class A (FOHTX) is a mutual fund managed by Nuveen Investments that seeks to provide investors with as high a level of current interest income exempt from regular federal, Ohio state, and in some cases local income taxes as is consistent with the preservation of capital. The Fund invests primarily in investment-grade municipal bonds issued by or on behalf of the State of Ohio and its political subdivisions, authorities, agencies, instrumentalities and corporations; it may allocate up to 20% of net assets to below-investment-grade municipal securities, commonly known as high-yield or junk bonds. Share classes include Class A (FOHTX), Class C (FAFMX), Class I (NXOHX), and others, with an adjusted expense ratio of approximately 0.79% and total assets under management around $213-483 million as of recent data.
The Fund offers tax-advantaged income through a diversified portfolio concentrated in Ohio-specific municipal debt, including revenue bonds for water development, pollution control, sales tax, sewer systems, hospitals, and general state obligations, with top holdings such as Buckeye Ohio Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Franklin County Sales Tax Revenue, and Ohio State Water Development Authority bonds. It targets retail and institutional investors seeking Ohio tax-exempt income, with a portfolio style focused on Ohio municipal debt, medium credit quality, and extensive interest rate sensitivity (effective duration of about 8.09 years). Minimum initial investment stands at $2,500 for Class A shares.
Nuveen Investments, the fund sponsor and a TIAA company, was originally founded in 1898 as John Nuveen & Co. in Chicago, Illinois, where it pioneered municipal bond underwriting and now maintains headquarters at 333 West Wacker Drive. The Ohio Municipal Bond Fund traces its inception to June 27, 1985, operating within the Muni Ohio category. Geographically, the Fund focuses on Ohio-based issuers while being available to U.S. investors nationwide.
In recent developments, the Fund has maintained its core investment strategy amid broader Nuveen portfolio management transitions announced in early 2025, including retirements of certain high-yield division managers effective April and July 2025 and additions of new co-managers like Mark Zheng and James Kim to specific funds, though no direct changes impact FOHTX's team. Nuveen's municipal bond market outlook for late 2025 highlights a rally driven by shareholder inflows, Federal Reserve rate cuts, record tax revenues, and projected supply moderation after $428 billion in year-to-date issuance, positioning Ohio munis favorably with strong credit fundamentals. No major acquisitions, funding rounds, or product launches specific to FOHTX were reported in 2024-2025.