Nationwide WCM Focused Small Cap Fund Class R6 (NWKEX)

This fund aims to generate substantial capital growth over an extended period. Its primary investments are in U.S. small-capitalization company stocks that the subadviser identifies as having both favorable valuations and potential for increasing earnings. Typically, a minimum of 80% of the fund's total assets will be committed to equities of small-cap firms, defined as those with market capitalizations comparable to companies within the Russell 2000® Index. The fund also has the flexibility to allocate up to 20% of its net assets to international securities.