What Changed
Price Move History
- Daily moves over 5%
- 0 252 sessions, September 17, 2025 to September 17, 2026
- Largest daily move
- -3.6% close of March 27, 2026
- 1-year change
- -9.5% closing prices, September 17, 2025 to September 17, 2026
Company Description
Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NYSE: NPFD) is classified in the asset management industry within the Financial Services sector and carries a market capitalization of $430.8M.
NPFD has declined 9.5% over the past year. The last closing price was $17.88.
This page collects what Stock Titan holds for NPFD, including price data, latest news, SEC filings, insider trading activity, financial highlights, upcoming events, and short interest trends.
Stock Performance
Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NPFD) closed at $17.88 on September 17, 2026. Over the past 12 months, the price has lost 9.5%.
NPFD Metrics & Rankings
Price returns through September 17, 2026. Month-to-date and YTD include the first trading day. Ranking links may use different dates.
Latest News
Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund has 4 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 1 article coincided with positive price movement and 1 with negative movement. View all NPFD news →
SEC Filings
Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund has filed 6 recent SEC filings, including 3 Form 3, 1 Form SCHEDULE 13G, 1 Form DEF 14A, 1 Form SCHEDULE 13G/A. The most recent filing was submitted on September 1, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all NPFD SEC filings →
Financial Highlights
Upcoming Events
Short Interest History
Short interest in Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NPFD) currently stands at 191.2 thousand shares, up 1.8% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.8% of the shares outstanding. Since September 2025, short interest has increased by 366.3%.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NPFD) currently stands at 4.6 days, up 142.6% from the previous period. This days-to-cover ratio represents a balanced liquidity scenario for short positions. The days to cover has increased 361% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 4.6 days.
NPFD Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NPFD) operates in the Asset Management industry within the broader Financial Services sector and is listed on the NYSE. Among dividend-paying stocks, NPFD ranks #182 by dividend yield.
Investors comparing NPFD often look at related companies in the same sector, including Neuberger Energy Infrastructure and Income Fund Inc. (NML), John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (HPS), Blackrock Health Sciences Trust (BME), PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. (ISD), and abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate NPFD's relative position within its industry.