(JCE) Nuveen Core Equity Alpha - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Fund • ISIN: US67090X1072

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Description: JCE Nuveen Core Equity Alpha

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Closed Fund (NYSE:JCE) is a Large Growth fund listed on the NYSE, originating from the USA. As a closed-end fund, it provides investors with a diversified portfolio of equities, aiming to generate alpha through a core equity strategy.

To evaluate the funds performance, we can look beyond the provided technical and fundamental data. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as the funds yield, distribution coverage, and expense ratio can provide valuable insights. For instance, a high yield might indicate an attractive income stream, while a strong distribution coverage ratio suggests the funds ability to sustain its dividend payments. Additionally, a relatively low expense ratio would imply cost-efficient management.

Further analysis could involve examining the funds holdings, sector allocation, and geographic diversification to understand its risk profile and potential for long-term growth. A fund with a diversified portfolio and a consistent investment strategy is likely to be more resilient during market fluctuations. Moreover, the funds alpha generation capabilities, as implied by its name, can be assessed by comparing its returns to those of its benchmark, adjusting for risk.

From a trading perspective, the funds liquidity, trading volume, and market sentiment indicators (e.g., put-call ratio, short interest) can influence its price dynamics. Understanding these factors can help investors make more informed decisions about their investment in JCE.

JCE Fund Overview

Market Cap in USD 254m
Style Large Growth
TER 0.98%
IPO / Inception 2007-03-27

JCE Fund Ratings

Growth Rating 67.8%
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating 80.8%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -5.27%
Analyst Rating -

JCE Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 8.36%
Yield on Cost 5y 17.11%
Annual Growth 5y 6.71%
Payout Consistency 89.3%
Payout Ratio %

JCE Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 82.7%
Growth Correlation 12m 52.4%
Growth Correlation 5y 83%
CAGR 5y 16.28%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.54
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 4.21
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.68
Alpha -4.17
Beta 0.875
Volatility 10.69%
Current Volume 29.3k
Average Volume 20d 28.1k
Stop Loss 15.3 (-3.3%)
Signal 0.78

What is the price of JCE shares?

As of September 10, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 15.83 with a total of 29,311 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.02%, over one month by +1.80%, over three months by +5.95% and over the past year by +13.89%.

Is Nuveen Core Equity Alpha a good stock to buy?

Yes. Based on ValueRay's Analyses, Nuveen Core Equity Alpha (NYSE:JCE) is currently (September 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of 67.78 and therefor a clear technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of JCE is around 17.04 USD . This means that JCE is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 7.64%.

Is JCE a buy, sell or hold?

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha has no consensus analysts rating.

What are the forecasts/targets for the JCE price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 19.1 20.8%

Last update: 2025-08-30 04:46

JCE Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 254.3m (254.3m USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = unknown
Revenue TTM is 0, using Net Income TTM 0.0 + Cost of Revenue 0.0 = 0.0 USD
Beta = None
Revenue TTM = 0.0 USD
EBIT TTM = 0.0 USD
EBITDA TTM = 0.0 USD
Long Term Debt = unknown (none)
Short Term Debt = unknown (none)
Debt = unknown
Net Debt = unknown
Enterprise Value = 254.3m USD (254.3m + (null Debt) - (null CCE))
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 0.0 / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = none (FCF TTM 0.0 / Enterprise Value 254.3m)
FCF Margin = unknown (Revenue TTM is 0)
Net Margin = unknown
Gross Margin = unknown ((Revenue TTM 0.0 - Cost of Revenue TTM 0.0) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = unknown (Enterprise Value 254.3m / Book Value Of Equity 0.0)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.0% (Interest Expense 0.0 / Debt none)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = 0.0 (EBIT 0.0, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = unknown (Total Current Assets none / Total Current Liabilities none)
Debt / Equity = unknown Debt (none)
Debt / EBITDA = unknown (Net Debt none / EBITDA 0.0)
Debt / FCF = none (Debt none / FCF TTM 0.0)
Total Stockholder Equity = unknown
RoE = unknown (Net Income TTM 0.0 / Total Stockholder Equity none)
RoCE = unknown (Ebit 0.0 / (Equity none + L.T.Debt none))
RoIC = unknown (NOPAT 0.0, Invested Capital 0.0, Ebit 0.0)
WACC = unknown (E(254.3m)/V(0.0) * Re(9.24%)) + (D(none)/V(0.0) * Rd(0.0%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 9.24% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow 0.0)

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