Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund (NVG) pays a monthly dividend yielding 7.48% ($0.95/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Key Data

Dividend Yield

7.48%

Payout Ratio

351%

Annual Dividend

$0.95

5-Yr Avg Growth

3.7%

Ex-Dividend Date

Jun 15, 2026

Years of Growth

2

Frequency

monthly

Beta

0.80

Market Cap

$2.7B

P/E Ratio

46.9

5-Yr Total Return

-29%

52-Week Range

$11.50 – $13.59

Dividend Safety

C · 50/100

Ever Cut?

Yes (2023)

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