Share-split context: A minor share adjustment was recorded on Feb 6, 2026 with coefficient 1.007. Current price-return figures are already normalized to the current share basis.

Understanding the Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund (JRI)

What this ETF is trying to do

The Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund (ticker: JRI) is an ETF listed on the NYSE. Based on its name, it focuses on real assets while aiming to provide both income and growth for investors.

What the numbers show

When looking at an ETF, it is important to know the difference between "price return" and "total return."

• Price return only tracks how much the share price changes.

• Total return includes both the price change and the cash distributions (dividends) paid out.

For JRI, the numbers show different trends depending on the time frame:

• Year-to-Date (YTD): The price return is approximately -22.38%, while the total return is approximately -14.78%.

• One Year: The price return is approximately -24.92%, while the total return is approximately -15.14%.

• Three Years: The price return is approximately 3.77%, but the total return is much higher at approximately 48.16%.

Because this ETF has a history of forward splits, we use split-adjusted returns to understand performance. In a forward split, one old share becomes multiple new shares, which makes the price per share look lower, even though your total ownership stays the same.

Income and distribution explanation

This ETF has a high distribution yield of approximately 15.27%. This means the fund pays out a significant amount of cash relative to its price. These distributions usually happen monthly, with 12 payments recorded over the last year.

It is important to remember that a high distribution yield does not mean you are earning that much in total return. You must look at the total return figures to see how the fund is actually performing overall.

NAV erosion explanation

"NAV erosion" is a term used to describe when the value of the underlying assets in a fund decreases over time. StockValueFinder uses an "erosion score" to measure this risk.

JRI has an erosion score of 55, which is labeled as "moderate price erosion." This is a measurement of risk and does not necessarily mean the fund's value has collapsed, but it suggests the share price has faced some downward pressure.

Pros

• The fund offers a high distribution yield of approximately 15.27%.

• Over a three-year period, the total return has been positive at approximately 48.16%.

Cons

• The fund has experienced a significant share-price decline recently, with a one-year price return of approximately -24.92%.

• There is a moderate erosion-risk score of 55.

Beginner takeaway

When looking at JRI, notice the gap between the price return and the total return. While the share price has dropped significantly in the short term, the total return (which includes cash payments) is higher. Always remember that high yields can come with price declines, and it is important to look at the total return to see the full picture.