Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (JCE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (NYSE: JCE) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company sponsored by Nuveen, a TIAA company. The fund’s primary objective is to seek total return through a combination of income and capital appreciation. Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund manages its portfolio primarily in U.S. equity securities, focusing on established, large-capitalization companies across multiple sectors.

Under the direction of Nuveen’s equity specialists, the fund employs a bottom-up research process to identify companies with attractive valuation, quality earnings prospects and sustainable cash flow. In addition to long positions in dividend-paying stocks, the fund may utilize an options overlay strategy—writing covered call options on selected equity positions—to enhance portfolio income while managing downside risk. Portfolio managers monitor market trends, macroeconomic data and sector fundamentals to adjust allocations in pursuit of consistent, risk-adjusted performance.

As a closed-end fund structure, Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund issues a fixed number of shares that trade on the NYSE, offering investors the ability to buy or sell daily at market prices. The fund’s board of trustees oversees governance and risk management matters, while Nuveen’s global platform provides access to research, trading and compliance infrastructure. With a focus on U.S. large-cap equities and an active income-oriented strategy, the fund aims to deliver a combination of dividend distributions and long-term capital growth for its shareholders.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $15.51 to $15.77
• 50-Day Range: $15.22 to $15.87
• 52-Week Range: $12.51 to $16.58
• Volume: 46,038 shs
• Average Volume: 32,602 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 8.19%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

JCE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have JCE shares performed this year?

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund's stock was trading at $15.90 at the beginning of the year. Since then, JCE shares have decreased by 1.8% and is now trading at $15.62.

How do I buy shares of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund?

Shares of JCE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund investors own include Pimco Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund (PDO), DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (DSL), Fidus Investment (FDUS), Rithm Capital (RITM), Medical Properties Trust (MPW), Pimco Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (PTY) and Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opportunities Fund (ETV).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 10/1 Dividend: 9/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 10/1 Dividend: 9/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 10/01/2025
• Today: 10/09/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Financial Services
• Industry: Asset Management
• Sub-Industry: Financial Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:JCE
• CIK: 1385763
• Web: www.nuveen.com
• Phone: 312-917-7700
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: N/A
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
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• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
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• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $37.67 million
• Price / Sales: N/A
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Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A