Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund
NPFDFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management · Last scanned Sep 9, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the financial services sector, Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NPFD) is listed under Asset Management. With a market capitalization of $449.0M, it sits in small-cap territory. The company is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Market Cap
$449.0M
Beta
0.73
P/E (TTM)
8.64
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$2.15
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
10.7%
ROA
3.2%
Cash
—
Total Debt
$273.7M
Free CF
$16.0M
52W Change
-4.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where NPFD stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 1, 2026 close, NPFD finished 2.34% above its 150-day moving average ($18.38) and 2.84% above its 200-day moving average ($18.29). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is NPFD overbought or oversold?
At the September 1, 2026 close, NPFD's RSI(14) was 72.8, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund carries $273.7M in total debt, a figure that investors should evaluate relative to the company's earnings power. Annual free cash flow of $16.0M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 10.7% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.2% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from -$75.1M (2022) to $66.8M (2024), reflecting a 189% increase over the period.
Investors considering Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund should weigh the typical risks associated with NPFD's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund and its sector.